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Kingston, ON, April 25, 2024<\/span><\/b> \u2013 In the era after the introduction of publicly funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) mandating elective single embryo transfer, the multifetal pregnancy rate decreased significantly for IVF, but the contribution of ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (OI\/IUI) to multifetal pregnancy still needs attention<\/span>,<\/span> according to a new study from <\/span>ICES<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Queen\u2019s University<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twins, triplets, and higher multifetal pregnancies are associated with some adverse outcomes in pregnancy and childbirth. Fertility treatments such as IVF and <\/span>ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (OI\/IUI)<\/span> are more likely to result in a multifetal pregnancy. In Canada, Ontario\u2019s publicly funded fertility program mandated the use of elective single embryo transfer (eSET) in 2015.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a new study from the journal <\/span>JAMA Network Open<\/span><\/i><\/a>, researchers evaluated the association between fertility treatment and multifetal pregnancies in Ontario for over 1 million pregnancies between 2006 and 2021. This is one of the first studies to include all forms of fertility treatments and accounted for fetal reductions that may have been performed earlier in a pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we found a substantial decrease in multifetal pregnancy rates for IVF after the mandate was introduced, we didn\u2019t see the same decrease after OI\/IUI,\u201d says lead author Maria Velez, an adjunct scientist at ICES and associate professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen\u2019s University. \u201cIt\u2019s more difficult to regulate multifetal pregnancies with this type of fertility treatment, because the type of protocols used and adherence to specific cancellation criteria may differ across clinics.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of the total number of pregnancies, 96.9% were from unassisted conception, 1.4% from OI\/IUI and 1.7% from IVF. Compared to those who had unassisted conception, people who received fertility treatments tended to be older, lived in higher-income communities, and had more preexisting health conditions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The overall rate of multifetal pregnancies declined from 2006 to 2021, but the decrease was greater for IVF pregnancies than for those conceived by OI\/IUI. When comparing the time periods before and after the eSET mandate, the rate of multifetal pregnancies declined from 13% to 9% with OI\/IUI, and from 29% to 7% with IVF.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Improvements in assisted reproductive technology (ART) have also influenced rates of multifetal pregnancies. Advances in technologies such as embryo culture media and elective freezing of all available embryos means higher success rates for pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the authors say that \u201cFuture studies should address the cost-effectiveness of providing 1 vs multiple publicly funded IVF cycles, especially because some couples in Ontario still pursue privately paid IVF cycles, which can result in a higher rate of multifetal pregnancy and an inherently higher risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One limitation of the study was the lack of detail about those who underwent fetal reduction. The data also did not capture information about the type of medication used for OI\/IUI, and IVF cycles would have included both private and publicly funded treatments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the findings show that changes to assisted reproductive technology and the introduction of a publicly funded IVF program in Ontario both contributed to a decrease in the risk of multifetal pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFuture work should address the higher risk associated with OI\/IUI, and changes may be needed to standardize protocols and cancellation policies,\u201d says Velez.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The study, \u201c<\/span>Multifetal pregnancy after implementation of a publicly funded fertility program<\/span>\u201d was published in <\/span>JAMA Network Open<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/i>\u202f<\/span>
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\nAuthors: <\/span><\/i>Velez MP, Soule A, Gaudet L, Pudwell J, Nguyen P, Ray JG<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/i>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Queen\u2019s University<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s University<\/span><\/a> has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world\u2019s most pressing concerns. Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen\u2019s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment. Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty\u202fwhile\u202fa core part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research. In 2023, for the third year in a row, Queen\u2019s University has <\/span>ranked in top 10 globally Times Higher Education Impact Rankings<\/span><\/a>, securing the position of third worldwide and first in North America. The rankings measured over 1,700 post-secondary institutions on their work to advance the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/span><\/p>\n

ICES<\/span><\/b> is an independent, not-for-profit research and analytics institute that uses population-based health information to produce knowledge on a broad range of healthcare issues. ICES leads cutting-edge studies and analyses evaluating healthcare policy, delivery, and population outcomes. Our knowledge is highly regarded in Canada and abroad and is widely used by government, hospitals, planners, and practitioners to make decisions about healthcare delivery and to develop policy. For the latest ICES news, follow us on X, formerly Twitter: @ICESOntario<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Misty Pratt\u202f<\/span>
\nSenior Communications Associate, ICES\u202f<\/span>
\n<\/span>Misty.Pratt@ices.on.ca<\/span><\/a> 613-882-7065\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kingston, ON, April 25, 2024 \u2013 In the era after the introduction of publicly funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) mandating elective single embryo transfer, the multifetal pregnancy rate decreased significantly for IVF, but the contribution of ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (OI\/IUI) to multifetal pregnancy still needs attention, according to a new study from ICES 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