title: Elective single-embryo transfer.
abstract: As in vitro fertilization implantation rates have improved, the practice of transfering multiple embryos must be evaluated. The purpose of this document is to reassess the literature on elective single-embryo transfer, to provide guidance for patient selection, and to discuss barriers to utilization.
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000191:economics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D056826:Single Embryo Transfer / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States