Early embryo mortality in natural human reproduction: What the data say [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

How many human embryos die between fertilisation and birth under natural conditions? It is widely accepted that natural human embryo mortality is high, particularly during the first weeks after fertilisation, with total prenatal losses of 70% and higher frequently claimed. However, the first externa...

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Main Author: Gavin E. Jarvis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2017-06-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/5-2765/v2