Experts call for better trials as IVF preparation techniques show unproven results
A recent Cochrane review indicates that current preparation techniques used before embryo transfer in IVF have no proven effect on pregnancy rates. Experts are calling for more rigorous clinical trials to establish evidence-based protocols.
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