Oocyte retrieval in summer raises odds of IVF success, study shows
More sunshine hours also increased the chances of a live birth, say Australian authors.
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Eggs retrieved in the summer and on days with high duration of sunshine hours have 30% increased odds of live birth, compared with those retrieved in autumn, according to an Australian study.
Perth researchers looked at all frozen embryo transfers performed by a single clinic from January 2013 to December 2021.