Effect of delayed versus immediate embryo transfer catheter removal on pregnancy outcomes during fresh cycles.
A retrospective study was performed to determine whether the timing of embryo transfer catheter removal effects pregnancy rates in fresh, day 3 IVF cycles. Two hundred eighteen patients were evaluated, and no difference was noted between delayed versus immediate catheter removal techniques.
Sroga
Julie M
JM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Montville
Christopher P
CP
Aubuchon
Mira
M
Williams
Daniel B
DB
Thomas
Michael A
MA
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D054315:Oocyte Retrieval / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors