Research implications of embryo cryopreservation choices made by patients undergoing in vitro fertilization

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作者
Elford, K [1 ]
Lawrence, C [1 ]
Leader, A [1 ]
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[1] Univ Ottawa, Div Reprod Med, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.08.048
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R71 [妇产科学];
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100211 ;
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In 782 cryopreservation cases over 11 years, 60% of patients personally used their embryos, 26% kept their embryos in storage, 8% discarded their embryos, 5% gave them to research, and 1% anonymously donated them to other couples. © 2004 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
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