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Survey of 243 ART patients having made a final disposition decision about their surplus cryopreserved embryos: the crucial role of symbolic embryo representation

10 May 2016

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STUDY QUESTION: In couples who have chosen and confirmed the fate of surplus frozen embryos, which factors influence their decision, with a special emphasis on their symbolic representation of the embryo(s)? SUMMARY ANSWER: Embryo representation and gamete donation use significantly influence the fate of surplus cryopreserved embryos. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Previous studies report difficulties for couples to...

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PMID: 27165623
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew104

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