Transfer of embryos from yeast-colonized dishes.
OBJECTIVE
To report yeast colonization in IVF dishes, where ET was carried out, and the IVF outcome was not compromised.


METHODS
Retrospective study of patients who underwent IVF cycle during the last 4 years.


METHODS
In vitro fertilization program at the Shaare-Zedek hospital in Jerusalem.


METHODS
Five couples who underwent standard IVF cycles and whose dishes were colonized with yeast. After thorough discussion ET was carried out.


RESULTS
Although colonized with yeast, the quality of the embryos was not compromised. One to three of these embryos were transferred. All five women conceived.


CONCLUSIONS
In vitro fertilization outcome is not necessarily compromised by yeast colonization. Nevertheless, the possible teratogenic effect of yeast on embryos has not been investigated and research is required to address this concern.
Ben-Chetrit
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A
In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Shen
O
O
Haran
E
E
Brooks
B
B
Geva-Eldar
T
T
Margalioth
E J
EJ
D000328:Adult; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000254:growth & development*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000502:physiology*; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D018873:Pregnancy Rate; D012189:Retrospective Studies