REDUCTION EMBRYONNAIRE DANS LES GROSSESSES MULTIPLES. UNE ENQUETE MULTICENTRIQUE FRANCAISE

Translated title of the contribution: Embryoreduction in multiple pregnancies. A multicentric study in France

M. Dommergues, J. Aknin, P. Boulot, I. Nisand, F. Lewin, J. F. Oury, M. Herlicoviez, Y. Dumez, M. I. Evans

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Abstract

Objective. To study the outcome of multifetal pregnancy embryo reductions (MFPR) in France. Study design. A retrospective questionnaire multicenter survey was conducted in 11 French centers. 262 consecutive MFPR were collected. Miscarriage and prematurity rates were analyzed as a function of the starting number of embryos, the finishing number after MFPR, and the technique of MFPR. Results. There were 41 pregnancy losses before 24 weeks (16%), and 221 deliveries at 25 menstrual weeks or later (84%). Prematurity was significantly correlated to the finishing number of embryos following MFPR. However, even when a single embryo was left, there were 30% of premature deliveries. Conclusion. MFPR decreases the risk of prematurity in multifetal pregnancies of high order, and this is best achieved when a single embryo is left.

Translated title of the contributionEmbryoreduction in multiple pregnancies. A multicentric study in France
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)415-418
Number of pages4
JournalJournal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction
Volume23
Issue number4
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • abortion
  • multifetal pregnancy reduction
  • multiple pregnancies
  • prematurity

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