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To transfer or not to transfer : the case of comprehensive chromosome screening of the in vitro embryo
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Abstract
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| The screening of in vitro embryos resulting from in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for chromosomal abnormalities (aneuploidies) has as a primary aim to help patients achieve a successful pregnancy. Most IVF centers will not transfer aneuploid embryos, as they have an enhanced risk of leading to implantation failure and miscarriage. However, some aneuploidies, such as trisomy-21, can lead to viable pregnancies and to children with a variable health prognosis, and some prospective parents may request transfer of such embryos. I present two cases where the testing for and detection of trisomy-21 can lead to conflicts between IVF professionals and patients and argue that in most such cases respect for choices of patients should prevail. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Health care analysis. - Chichester, 1993, currens
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Publication
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Chichester
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2015
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ISSN
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1065-3058
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1573-3394
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DOI
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10.1007/S10728-013-0259-Y
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Volume/pages
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23
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(2015)
, p. 197-206
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ISI
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000353287800007
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (publisher's version - intranet only)
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