Effect of bladder filling on embryo transfer.
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.
Mitchell
J D
JD
Centre for Reproductive Medicine, University of Bristol Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Bristol Maternity Hospital, UK.
Wardle
P G
PG
Foster
P A
PA
Hull
M G
MG
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*