In vitro fertilization outcomes after transfer of embryos contaminated with yeast

Fertil Steril. 2009 Jan;91(1):294-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.11.032. Epub 2008 Mar 4.

Abstract

In this retrospective, matched-paired study, yeast in the embryo culture medium was associated with a trend toward decreased developmental competency that was more pronounced when observed early in culture. Because live births occurred after transfer of embryos in the yeast-contaminated group, we concluded that yeast contamination is not a reason to cancel embryo transfer (ET).

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin / blood
  • Embryo Transfer / adverse effects*
  • Embryo, Mammalian / microbiology*
  • Embryonic Development / physiology*
  • Estradiol / blood
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Live Birth / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / pathogenicity*
  • Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic / adverse effects
  • Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic / methods*

Substances

  • Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Estradiol