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 contribution | Embryoreduction in multiple pregnancies. A multicentric study in France |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 415-418 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- abortion
- multifetal pregnancy reduction
- multiple pregnancies
- prematurity