title: The management of hydrosalpinges before in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.
abstract: Several recent studies have shown that the presence of hydrosalpinges adversely affects clinical pregnancy rates achieved with in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Hydrosalpinx fluid may be toxic to the endometrium or embryo, or may mechanically interfere with implantation. Some authors recommend surgical correction of hydrosalpinges before in-vitro fertilization and have shown promising results with this approach. Proper patient selection for this therapy still needs to be defined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC 28801, USA.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Sawin
mesh_terms: D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy