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Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published online on July 8, 2005
Human Reproduction, doi:10.1093/humrep/dei139
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© The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. All rights reserved.
Received March 1, 2005
Revised May 9, 2005
Accepted May 13, 2005

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

Mousa I. Shamonki 1, Glenn L. Schattman 1*, Steven D. Spandorfer 1, Pak H. Chung 1, and Zev Rosenwaks 1

1 The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University and The New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, 10021, USA

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Glenn L. Schattman, E-mail: glschatt{at}med.cornell.edu


  Abstract

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.

Keywords: embryo transfer/IVF/trial transfer/ultrasound/uterus.
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