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SynthesisJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2025

Reconsidering the clinical value of 1PN-derived embryos: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Alessandro Bartolacci, Valentina Pavone, Beatrice Maria Barbagallo, Anna Cecchele, Enrico Papaleo, Luca Pagliardini

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6 authors.

Alessandro BartolacciObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132, Milan, Italy. bartolacci.alessandr@hsr.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5698-5513
Valentina PavoneReproductive Sciences Laboratory, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Beatrice Maria BarbagalloObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Anna CeccheleObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Enrico PapaleoObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Luca PagliardiniObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo assess if 1PN-derived embryos are diploid/euploid and suitable for embryo transfer.

methodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to the Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines. PubMed, Embase, and SCOPUS were systematically searched for peer-reviewed original papers using relevant keywords and Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms: "1PN" OR "monopronucleated" OR "single pronucleus" AND "cleavage" OR "embryo quality" OR "blastocyst quality" OR "blastulation" OR "embryo development" OR "euploidy" OR "ploidy" OR "pregnancy" OR "live birth" OR "miscarriage" OR "clinical outcomes" OR "malformation."

resultsA total of 21 studies met the inclusion criteria. Compared to 2PN-derived embryos, 1PN-derived embryos exhibited a lower blastulation rate and clinical outcomes when transferred without prior genetic testing. However, 1PN-derived embryos demonstrated similar euploidy and live birth rates following euploid blastocyst transfer, as well as comparable malformation rates to their 2PN counterparts. A non-significant trend toward a higher risk of abnormal ploidy constitution was observed in 1PN-derived embryos. Notably, pregnancy and live birth rates were significantly lower for 1PN-derived embryos from ICSI compared to those from conventional IVF.

conclusions1PN-derived embryos, though less competent than 2PNs, can lead to healthy live births. They may be cautiously utilized in clinical practice, particularly when biparental diploidy has been confirmed. CLINICAL

trial registrationCRD42024605305.

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BlastocystEmbryonic DevelopmentEmbryo TransferFertilization in VitroAneuploidyBirth RateDiploidyFemaleHumansLive BirthPregnancyPregnancy Rate1PNEmbryo developmentEuploidyLive birthMalformation

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PMCPMC12640292

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