In vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection pregnancies after successful transport of oocytes by airplane.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the feasibility of a transport IVF program involving air transportation of oocytes.


METHODS
Prospective cohort study.


METHODS
Regional hospital (Hôpital de Chicoutimi) and University Infertility Center (McGill Reproductive Center, Montreal).


METHODS
The first series of patients referred for IVF or IVF and ICSI, for a variety of indications, who opted for inclusion in the transport IVF program.


METHODS
The IVF-ET with ovarian stimulation and oocyte collection at the peripheral unit and transport of the oocytes by airplane to the McGill Reproductive Center where IVF or ICSI was performed.


METHODS
Clinical pregnancy.


RESULTS
Seven couples, in the first series, underwent nine cycles of transport IVF treatment. Two also underwent ICSI. There were two clinical pregnancies.


CONCLUSIONS
Transport IVF using air travel is possible and opens the possibility for this type of program to be implemented in large countries with scattered populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada. wbuckett@rvhob2.lan.mcgill.ca
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D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D002064:Buserelin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008845:Microinjections; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013048:Specimen Handling; D014427:Twins
D004958:Estradiol; D002064:Buserelin