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Table 3 Initial ASRM Guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

From: The COVID-19 pandemic through eyes of a NYC fertility center: a unique learning experience with often unexpected results

R E C O M E N D A T I O N S

• Suspension of initiation of new treatment cycles, including ovulation induction, intrauterine inseminations, retrievals and frozen embryo transfers, as well as non-urgent gamete cryopreservation.

• Strongly consider cancellation of all embryo transfers, whether fresh or frozen.

• Continue to care for patients who are currently ‘in-cycle’ or who require urgent stimulation and cryopreservation.

• Suspend elective surgeries and non-urgent diagnostic procedures.

• Minimize in-person interactions and increase utilization of telehealth.

  1. Our interpretation of the bolded recommendation led us to reject the idea of shutting down the center