Infertility: elective single embryo transfer: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Infertility: elective single embryo transfer

Sample item

What is the main advantage of elective single embryo transfer in a young woman with good-quality embryos?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy while keeping cumulative pregnancy rates high

Multiple pregnancy from IVF carries risks of preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, growth restriction and perinatal morbidity. Transferring a single good-quality embryo, with frozen embryos used later, keeps the cumulative live birth rate acceptable while avoiding twins. Luteal support is still needed.

Option by option

  • A. Removes the need for luteal support

    Luteal support is still required.

  • B. Doubles the live birth rate per transfer

    It does not double the rate per transfer.

  • C. Eliminates ectopic pregnancy

    Ectopic pregnancy can still occur.

  • D. Reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy while keeping cumulative pregnancy rates high (correct)

    Correct. Single transfer cuts multiple pregnancy and its complications.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Reduces the risk of multiple pregnancy while keeping cumulative pregnancy rates high. Multiple pregnancy from IVF carries risks of preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, growth restriction and perinatal morbidity.

Why is "Removes the need for luteal support" not the answer?

Luteal support is still required.

Why is "Doubles the live birth rate per transfer" not the answer?

It does not double the rate per transfer.

Why is "Eliminates ectopic pregnancy" not the answer?

Ectopic pregnancy can still occur.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infertility: elective single embryo transfer in OBG. Transferring a single good-quality embryo, with frozen embryos used later, keeps the cumulative live birth rate acceptable while avoiding twins. Luteal support is still needed.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Infertility: elective single embryo transfer?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.