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Short Communication Volume 17 Issue 1
Impact of maternal age on fertilization and blastulation in low oocyte yield IVF cycles
Radwan Faraj, Meriem KASMI, Shilly Rajendra Dhiman
Received: December 06, 2025 | Published: January 7, 2026
Citation: Faraj R, KASMI M, Dhiman SR. Impact of maternal age on fertilization and blastulation in low oocyte yield IVF cycles. Obstet Gynecol Int J. 2026;17(1):6-8. DOI: 10.15406/ogij.2026.17.00814
Abstract
This retrospective analysis evaluates IVF outcomes in cycles with ≤3 retrieved oocytes, focusing on fertilization and blastocyst formation rates stratified by age. Despite the limited number of oocytes, fertilization and blastulation outcomes were promising in selected patients, supporting continued treatment attempts in poor ovarian responders, particularly women under 41 years of age. These findings suggest that oocyte quality may remain preserved despite a low yield, and that individualized counseling can help guide clinical decision-making.
Keywords: IVF, low oocyte yield, fertilization rate, blastocyst formation, age effect, poor ovarian response, ART
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