background: it has been demonstrated that performing a mock embryo transfer (et) significantly improves the pregnancy rate in ivf cycles. the mock et could be performed prior to the stimulation cycle or immediately before real et. the problem of the first procedure is the possibility of variation in the uterine position and or cervico�uterine angle. objective: the purpose of this study was to d...

STUDY QUESTION What is the effect of uterine peristalsis on fluid migration after mock embryo transfer? SUMMARY ANSWER Uterine peristaltic wave frequency was positively correlated with the distance that fluid moved after it was deposited in the uterine cavity. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Embryos have been found outside the uterine cavity after embryo transfer. It has been suggested that uterine c...

BACKGROUND Embryo transfer is a critical factor affecting the success of IVF-the ease of embryo transfer has a direct impact on the success rate. The aim of this study was to assess the value of cervical dilatation with hygroscopic cervical rods (Dilapan-S) in patients with difficult embryo transfer. METHODS Fifty-four patients undergoing IVF treatment, who either failed to conceive after pre...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the reliability mock transfer during in vitro fertilization process Method: A case-control conducted on 134 patients included IVF/ICSI cycles. From hysterometry obtained transfer, ideal embryo replacement site, i.e. two cm from uterine fundus has been determined. Results: Significant differences were noted between area estimated and where deposite...

To assess whether embryo transfer can alter junctional zone contractility, we studied the effect of easy and difficult mock transfers in 14 oocyte donors during in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. An Echovist bolus (30 microl) was used to represent embryos and transfer medium. An 'easy' transfer was judged to be an atraumatic insertion of the catheter without touching the uterine fundus. A 'di...

The learning objectives of this presentation are to understand the dynamics involved in the process of ET, evaluate the evidence for/against common practices and techniques and develop a standardized ET process in view of supporting evidence. Gametes and embryos are handled with extreme care at every step of the Laboratory process. ET is the least sophisticated step of the in vitro Fertilizatio...