Early endometrial changes following successful implantation: 2 and 3-dimensional ultrasound study.
OBJECTIVE
To study of the possible role of ultrasound (US) measurements of the endometrium in the prediction of IVF outcome.


METHODS
28 infertile women underwent US measurements of endometrial thickness and volume on day of ET and two weeks later. US measurements were compared between day of ET and two weeks later, and between those who conceived and those who did not.


RESULTS
While in the group of patients who conceived (n = 7) endometrial thickness and volume rose significantly between day of hCG and two weeks later, no differences were observed in patients (n = 21) who did not.


CONCLUSIONS
The dynamic changes in endometrial volume and thickness between day of ET and two weeks later may predict IVF treatment outcome.
Zohav
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel. zohav@barzi.health.gov.il
Bar-Hava
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Meltcer
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Rabinson
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Anteby
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Orvieto
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D016022:Case-Control Studies; D010064:Embryo Implantation; D004717:Endometrium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D020554:Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods