title: Effect of bladder filling on embryo transfer.
abstract: We have investigated a claim that bladder filling, by straightening an anteverted uterus into line with the vagina, might facilitate embryo transfer through the cervix after in vitro fertilization. In a randomized controlled trail in 66 women with and 76 without a filled bladder, we found no significant differences in difficulties encountered at embryo transfer or in the chance of pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Reproductive Medicine, University of Bristol Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Bristol Maternity Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Wardle
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Hull
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*