Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Many variations in oocyte and embryo grading make inter-laboratory comparisons extremely difficult. This paper reports the proceedings of an international consensus meeting on oocyte and embryo morphology assessment. METHODS: Background presentations about current practice were given. RESULTS: The expert panel developed a set of consensus points to define the minimum criteria for oocyte and embryo morphology assessment. CONCLUSIONS: It is expected that the definition of common terminology and standardization of laboratory practice related to embryo morphology assessment will result in more effective comparisons of treatment outcomes. This document is intended to be referenced as a global consensus to allow standardized reporting of the minimum data set required for the accurate description of embryo development.
Source: Human Reproduction
Authors: Alpha Scientists in Reproductive Medicine and ESHRE Special Interest Group of Embryology, B. Balaban, D. Brison, G. Calderon, J. Catt, J. Conaghan, L. Cowan, T. Ebner, D. Gardner, T. Hardarson, K. Lundin, M. Cristina Magli, D. Mortimer, S. Mortimer, S. Munne, D. Royere, L. Scott, J. Smitz, A. Thornhill, J. van Blerkom, E. Van den Abbeel
Institutions: Amerikan Hastanesi, Valencian Infertility Institute, Pacific Fertility Center, The University of Melbourne, Fertilitetscentrum, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Reprogenetics, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ghent University Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2124656409