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SynthesisReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2021

Association of ABO blood groups with ovarian reserve, and outcomes after assisted reproductive technology: systematic review and meta-analyses.

Jing Zhao, Zhongyuan Yao, Jie Hao, Bin Xu, Yonggang Wang, Yanping Li

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Synthesis in Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jing Zhao *Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Zhongyuan Yao *Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Jie HaoReproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Bin XuReproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Yonggang WangReproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Yanping LiReproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. LYP7798@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4193-7321
Central South University · CN

Funding

the Technology Innovation Guidance program of Hunan province. 2017SK50103
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere has been an interest in the relationship between ABO blood groups and infertility. Many studies have investigated the association of ABO blood groups with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART), with controversial results.

methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluating the association of ABO blood groups with DOR, OHSS, and outcomes of ART.

resultsThirteen studies performed between 2010 and 2018 were included in this meta-analysis. DOR, OHSS, live birth rate (LBR), clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), miscarriage rate (MR) were reported in 9, 2, 4, 3, 2 studies, respectively. The combined results showed similar risk of DOR among individuals with blood group A (RR, 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.85, 1.13), B (RR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.76, 1.20), AB (RR, 1.00; 95% CI, 0.76, 1.30), and non-O (RR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.79, 1.11) as compared to those with blood group O. Meta-analysis showed that the incidences of OHSS were similar in women with blood group A (RR, 1.05; 95% CI, 0.66, 1.66), B (RR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.46, 2.35), AB (RR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.10, 2.56), non-O (RR, 1.02; 95% CI, 0.65, 1.57) with blood group O. As to the clinical outcomes, meta-analysis showed no difference in LBR among individuals with blood group A (RR, 1.27; 95% CI, 0.74, 2.17), B (RR, 1.47; 95% CI, 0.95, 2.29), AB (RR, 1.48; 95% CI, 0.76, 2.90), non-O (RR, 1.28; 95% CI, 0.83, 1.98) when compared to those with blood group O. Similarly, the results also found that there were no difference in CPR and MR between women with blood A (CPR: RR, 1.12), B (CPR: RR, 1.08), AB (CPR: RR, 1.05), non-O (CPR: RR, 1.05; MR: RR, 0.94) and blood group O.

conclusionsABO blood groups may not be associated with DOR, OHSS, LBR, CPR, and MR of ART. Infertility and ART outcomes are influenced by multiple factors. Blood groups should not be taken into account excessively during diagnosis and treatment of infertile women.

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Reproductive Techniques, AssistedABO Blood-Group SystemAdultBlood Group AntigensFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleOvarian ReservePregnancyPregnancy OutcomePregnancy RateTreatment OutcomeABO Blood-Group SystemBlood Group AntigensABO blood groups; assisted reproductive technology (ART)Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)Live birthOvarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

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PMID33549121
PMCPMC7866457
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