The GDG strongly recommends that healthcare professionals discuss with the patient a number of issues related to the number of embryos to transfer. Main topics include: Medical, economic, social, and psychological consequences of transferring >1 embryo. Patient wishes regarding family building. Clinical, science-based recommendations for the specific patient case. Key elements for the discussion, and the decision-making process regarding the number of embryos to transfer are the following: Patient involvement, which ensures a decision that reflects both healthcare professionals’ good clinical judgement and the patients’ values and personal context. - Involvement of both members of the patient couple.

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