Effect of delayed versus immediate embryo transfer catheter removal on pregnancy outcomes during fresh cycles

Julie M Sroga; Christopher P Montville; Mira Aubuchon; Daniel B Williams; Michael A Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.1664

Effect of delayed versus immediate embryo transfer catheter removal on pregnancy outcomes during fresh cycles

Fertil Steril. 2010 Apr;93(6):2088-90. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.1664. Epub 2010 Feb 8.

Authors

Julie M Sroga¹, Christopher P Montville, Mira Aubuchon, Daniel B Williams, Michael A Thomas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

PMID: 20116786
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.1664

Abstract

A retrospective study was performed to determine whether the timing of embryo transfer catheter removal effects pregnancy rates in fresh, day 3 IVF cycles. Two hundred eighteen patients were evaluated, and no difference was noted between delayed versus immediate catheter removal techniques.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

Adult
Catheterization / adverse effects
Catheterization / methods*
Device Removal* / adverse effects
Device Removal* / methods
Embryo Transfer / instrumentation*
Embryo Transfer / methods
Female
Fertilization in Vitro / methods
Humans
Oocyte Retrieval / methods*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors