scholarly journals Management of endometrial polyps in infertile women: A mini-review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byung Chul Jee ◽  
Hye Gyeong Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Intrauterine Insemination ◽  
Polyp Size ◽  
Endometrial Polyps ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Ivf Failure ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

Considerable disagreement exists regarding whether endometrial polyps should be removed before attempting natural pregnancy and before pregnancy via intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). Through a literature review, we obtained information on the impact of endometrial polyps and polypectomy on fertility outcomes. Several observational studies have suggested that women with unexplained infertility may benefit from endometrial polypectomy for a future natural pregnancy. A few studies reported benefits from endometrial polypectomy in infertile women who plan to undergo IUI. However, no strong evidence supports polypectomy as a way to improve the pregnancy rate in infertile women who plan to undergo IVF or polypectomy during controlled ovarian stimulation for IVF. Although no studies have defined criteria for the polyp size that should be removed in infertile women, clinicians should be aware that small endometrial polyps (<10 mm) sometimes regress spontaneously. Endometrial polypectomy is currently justified in patients with repeated IVF failure, but more studies are needed to verify that endometrial polypectomy itself will eventually increase the pregnancy rate. Although several mechanisms by which endometrial polyps exert a negative effect on fertility have emerged, there is no consensus about the proper management of endometrial polyps in infertile women. Therefore, the management of endometrial polyps should be individualized depending on the patient's situation and clinician’s preference.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of collaborative infertility counseling (CIC) on pregnancy outcome in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobeh Rasoulzadeh Bidgoli ◽  
robab latifnejad roudsari ◽  
ali montazeri
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background: Infertility is an emotional tension which influences the whole aspects of relationships in infertile couples. A main objective of infertility treatments is elevation of pregnancy rate. The present study aimed to examine the effect of collaborative counseling on pregnancy rate in infertile women, undergoing in vitro fertilization in Mashhad, Iran. Methods: In this clinical trial, 60 women with primary infertility were selected from an infertility research center and were randomly allocated into intervention (n=29) and control (n=31) groups. The intervention group received individual counseling, based on the collaborative reproductive healthcare model with collaboration of a midwife, a gynecologist and a clinical psychologist in five sessions during a two-month period. The control group received routine care. Positive pregnancy test was considered as a criterion of treatment success at the end of the study. Data were analyzed using statistical tests including independent samples t-test. Results: There was no significant difference in pregnancy rate between intervention and control groups (P = 0.298). Also, there were no significant differences in follicle and embryo numbers between two groups. However, a significant difference was observed between two groups in terms of oocyte numbers where the intervention group had more oocyte (P = 0.014). Conclusion: Overall the findings indicated that the collaborative infertility counseling did not improve treatment success in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization

The Impact of Assisted Reproductive Technology in Twin Pregnancies Complicated by Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy: a Retrospective Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samettin Çelik ◽  
Canan Çalışkan
Keyword(s):  
Intrahepatic Cholestasis ◽  
Intrauterine Insemination ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Intrahepatic Cholestasis Of Pregnancy ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Twin Pregnancies ◽  
Cholestasis Of Pregnancy ◽  
Ivf Et

Abstract Introduction Our study aims to evaluate the perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and to compare these with normal healthy twin pregnancies for perinatal outcomes. The second outcome of the study was to determine whether in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) affects the perinatal outcome in ICP patients. Materials and Methods In this study, 59 ICP and 641 healthy twin pregnancies were compared for perinatal outcomes retrospectively. According to the mode of conception, the twin pregnancies with ICP were divided into 2 groups. The twin pregnancies with ICP who were conceived with IVF were referred to as the IVF-ET group. The twin pregnancies with ICP who were conceived spontaneously or by ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) were referred to as the non-IVF-ET group. Results Twin pregnancies with ICP give birth significantly earlier than normal twin pregnancies (p ˂ 0.001). The diagnosis of ICP occurred significantly earlier in the IVF-ET pregnancy with ICP than in the non-IVF-ET group. In twin pregnancies with IVF-ET, patients delivered significantly earlier than in the non-IVF-ET group (p=0.002). Twin pregnancies with ICP were found to have significantly higher rates of meconium-stained amniotic fluid, postnatal intubation, and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) than healthy twin pregnancies. Conclusions ICP is a risk factor for preterm delivery in twin pregnancies. In addition, ICP develops earlier and more frequently in twin pregnancies from IVF-ET than in those from non-IVF twin pregnancies, and the disease may be more serious.

scholarly journals The Impact of Noncavity-Distorting Intramural Fibroids on the Efficacy of In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer: An Updated Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Xiaodan Wang ◽  
Li Chen ◽  
Hengyu Wang ◽  
Qin Li ◽  
Xiru Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Intramural Fibroids ◽  
Ivf Et

Aim. To address the impact of noncavity-distorting intramural fibroids on the efficacy of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcomes. Methods. The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched systematically. A meta-analysis was performed based on comparative or cohort studies that explored the impact of noncavity-distorting intramural fibroids on the efficacy of IVF-ET treatment. The IVE-ET outcomes of study group (women with noncavity-distorting intramural fibroids) and control group (women without fibroids) were compared, including live birth rate (LBR), clinical pregnancy rate (cPR), implantation rate (IR) , miscarriage rate (MR), and ectopic pregnancy rate (ePR). Results. A total of 28 studies involving 9189 IVF cycles were included. Our meta-analysis showed a significant reduction of LBR in the study group compared to control group (RR = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.73-0.92, and P = 0.005). In addition, it indicated that study group had a significant reduction in cPR (RR = 0.86, 95% CI: 0.80-0.93, P = 0.0001) and IR (RR = 0.90, 95% CI: 0813-1.00, P = 0.04) and have a significantly increase in MR (RR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.08-1.50, and P = 0.004) compared with control group. Conclusions. The present evidence suggests that noncavity-distorting intramural fibroids would significantly reduce the IR, cRP, and LBR and significantly increase the MR after IVF treatment, but it would not significantly increase the ePR.

scholarly journals Surgical Management of Endometrial Polyps in Infertile Women: A Comprehensive Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Pereira ◽  
Allison C. Petrini ◽  
Jovana P. Lekovich ◽  
Rony T. Elias ◽  
Steven D. Spandorfer
Keyword(s):  
Observational Studies ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Expectant Management ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Endometrial Polyps ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Infertile Patients

Endometrial polyps are benign localized lesions of the endometrium, which are commonly seen in women of reproductive age. Observational studies have suggested a detrimental effect of endometrial polyps on fertility. The natural course of endometrial polyps remains unclear. Expectant management of small and asymptomatic polyps is reasonable in many cases. However, surgical resection of endometrial polyps is recommended in infertile patients prior to treatment in order to increase natural conception or assisted reproductive pregnancy rates. There is mixed evidence regarding the resection of newly diagnosed endometrial polyps during ovarian stimulation to improve the outcomes of fresh in vitro fertilization cycles. Hysteroscopy polypectomy remains the gold standard for surgical treatment. Evidence regarding the cost and efficacy of different methods for hysteroscopic resection of endometrial polyps in the office and outpatient surgical settings has begun to emerge.

scholarly journals Does Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Have a Place in the Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility?

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
pp. 029-035
Author(s):  
Mohan S. Kamath ◽  
Judith F.W. Rikken ◽  
Jan Bosteels
Keyword(s):  
Intrauterine Insemination ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Unexplained Infertility ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Tubal Patency ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe standard fertility workup includes assessment of ovulation, semen analysis, and evaluation of tubal patency. If the fertility workup is found to be normal, a diagnosis of unexplained infertility is made. The role of laparoscopy in fertility workup has been a matter of debate. The current review presents the evidence for and against laparoscopy and hysteroscopy during fertility workup and subsequently prior to fertility treatment. After appraising the literature, we found the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in fertility workup is limited and is dependent on factors like prevalence of pelvic infection, setting, and availability of expertise. Moreover, whenever a laparoscopy is planned as a part of the fertility workup, the preparation should include ability to carry out simultaneous therapeutic intervention to maximize the benefit. Similarly, the routine use of hysteroscopy in women with unexplained infertility cannot be recommended. There is a need to investigate the impact of choice of tubal test on chances of spontaneous conception and treatment outcomes in women with unexplained infertility. Our future research agenda should also include high-quality multicenter randomized trials assessing the cost-effectiveness of screening and operative hysteroscopy prior to intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization.

scholarly journals Impact of Transitory Hyperprolactinemia on Clinical Outcome of In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Yi-ping Zhong ◽  
Xiao-ting Shen ◽  
Ying Ying ◽  
Hai-tao Wu ◽  
Jin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Implantation Rate ◽  
Serum Prolactin ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ivf Et

Impact of Transitory Hyperprolactinemia on Clinical Outcome of In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer This study aimed to evaluate the impact of serum prolactin concentration at the day of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) administration on the clinical outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). A total of 184 patients receiving the IVF-ET/ICSI-ET from October 2005 to March 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. Subjects were divided into four groups according to the serum prolactin concentration [<30 ng/mL (A), 30-60 ng/mL (B), 60-90 ng/mL (C), ≥90 ng/mL (D)] on the day of HCG administration during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). In the Groups A, B, C and D, the implantation rate was 11.76%, 19.71%, 12.72% and 2.22%, respectively, and the pregnancy rate (PR) was 25.00%, 42.70%, 27.30% and 5.88%, respectively. The implantation rate and PR in the Group D were markedly lower than those in the remaining groups (P=0.011 and 0.009). During the COS, the serum prolactin concentration was dramatically elevated when compared with the baseline level leading to transient hyperprolactinemia. In addition, the implantation rate and pregnancy rate were significantly markedly decreased when the serum prolactin concentration was remarkably increased (≥90 ng/mL). To improve the clinical pregnancy rate of IVF-ET, close monitoring and appropriate intervention are needed for patients with an abnormal prolactin level during the COS.

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