Gender bias in the disposition of frozen embryos.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the gender differences found among couples when choosing the disposition of their frozen embryos.


METHODS
Retrospective chart review.


METHODS
University affiliated in vitro fertilization (IVF) center.


METHODS
Couples undergoing their first cycle of assisted reproductive technology (ART).


METHODS
None.


METHODS
Choice of disposition of gametes and embryos.


RESULTS
Gender bias is found when couples choose the disposition of their frozen embryos, but not when they choose the disposition of their gametes.


CONCLUSIONS
Gender bias was found in couples who made decisions regarding the disposition of their frozen embryos.
Klipstein
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA. sklipste@caregroup.harvard.edu
Reindollar
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Regan
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Alper
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D000328:Adult; D015925:Cryopreservation; D003643:Death; D004243:Divorce; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric