Table 3. Embryo polyploidy rate (≥ 3PN) for the different stages of oocyte maturation
Stage of oocyte maturation Total oocytes ≥ 3PN (%) OR (95% CI)* p-valueϯ
MII 1291 3.55% - -
Rescued MI-MII 205 5.47% 1.6 (0.8 - 3.1)ŧ 0.195ŧ
Arrested MI 153 8.84% 2.6 (1.3 - 5.4)§ 0.008§

PN- pronucleus
* OR: odds ratio calculated according to Altman; 95% CI: 95% confidence interval.
ϯ Pearson correlation and chi-square calculation according to Sheskin
ŧ Comparison of MII-MI to MII
§ Comparison of MI to MII