Comparison of easy and difficult embryo transfer outcomes in in vitro fertilization cycles

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of easy and difficult embryo transfers (ET) on implantation and pregnancy rates. In this prospective study, we analyzed the results of 706 ET procedures over a 12-month period. An easy ET was defined as a transfer that occurred without the use of forc...

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Published in:International journal of fertility & sterility 2013-01, Vol.6 (4), p.232-237
Main Authors: Ghaffari, Firouzeh, Kiani, Kiandokht, Bahmanabadi, Akram, Akhoond, Mohammadreza
Format: Article
Language:English
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embryo transfer
implantation
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pregnancy outcomes
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Summary:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of easy and difficult embryo transfers (ET) on implantation and pregnancy rates. In this prospective study, we analyzed the results of 706 ET procedures over a 12-month period. An easy ET was defined as a transfer that occurred without the use of force or other instrumentation. A difficult ET was defined as the use of force for catheter placement, and/or the use of additional instruments, and/or manipulation. Pregnancy rate was compared between patients with easy or difficult ETs. There was a significantly higher implantation rate in the easy group (21.7%) compared to the difficult group (12.1%, p
ISSN:2008-076X
2008-0778