Development of an emergency plan for in  vitro fertilization programs: a committee opinion

All in vitro fertilization programs and clinics should have a plan to protect fresh and cryopreserved human specimens (embryos, oocytes, sperm) and to provide contingencies for continuation or cessation of patient care in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. This document replaces the document titled “Recommendations for development of an emergency plan for in vitro fertilization programs: a committee opinion,” last published in 2016 (Fertil Steril 2016;105:e11–3).

Source: Fertility and Sterility - April 1, 2021 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Practice Committees of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, and the Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists Tags: ASRM Pages Source Type: research