The impact of difficult embryo transfer on the success of IVF: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The procedure of embryo transfer (ET) must be as gentle as possible since any traumatism may cause uterine contractility that interferes with the implantation. However, this ideal conduct is not always possible, and additional measures may be necessary (difficult ET). Different studies have evaluated the impact of difficult ET on the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), but results were not univocal. The present systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed to provide a precise estimate of the possible detrimental effects of difficult ET on CPR. The study protocol was registered online (PROSPERO number: CRD42023387197). An electronic database search was performed to identify articles published until September 2022. The primary outcome was CPR. Fifteen studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Di

SUBMITTER: Galati G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719337 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature