Ultrasound-guided trial transfer may be beneficial in preparation for an IVF cycle

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to determine if ultrasound-guided trial transfer (UTT) in the office in preparation for an IVF cycle can be utilized as an alternative and/or adjunct to ultrasound-guided embryo transfer (UGET). METHODS: Patients planning to undergo an IVF cycle at an acade...

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Published in:Human reproduction (Oxford) 2005-10, Vol.20 (10), p.2844-2849
Main Authors: Shamonki, Mousa I., Schattman, Glenn L., Spandorfer, Steven D., Chung, Pak H., Rosenwaks, Zev
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Factors
Biological and medical sciences
Body Mass Index
Clinical Trials as Topic
Embryo Implantation
Embryo Transfer
Female
Fertilization in Vitro - methods
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
IVF
Male
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnancy Rate
Treatment Outcome
trial transfer
Ultrasonography - methods
ultrasound
uterus
Uterus - anatomy & histology
Uterus - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to determine if ultrasound-guided trial transfer (UTT) in the office in preparation for an IVF cycle can be utilized as an alternative and/or adjunct to ultrasound-guided embryo transfer (UGET). METHODS: Patients planning to undergo an IVF cycle at an academic centre were included. Each patient underwent an UTT in the office by the same practitioner. The difference in length (DL), if any, was measured from the perceived top of the uterine cavity (catheter tip) to the actual cavity apex as visualized by ultrasound. RESULTS: Of the 64 patients enrolled, 19 patients (29.7%) had a measurable DL, of which 14 (21.9%) had a DL ∃ 0.5 cm, and nine (14.1%) had a DL ∃ 1.0 cm. Significant differences were noted between patients when comparing DL to previous pregnancy status and the total cavity depth (sounding depth + DL) (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: UTT in the office setting appears to be beneficial in preparation for an IVF cycle with embryo transfer.
ISSN:0268-1161
1460-2350
DOI:10.1093/humrep/dei139