Endometrial thickness on the day of embryo transfer is a poor predictor of IVF treatment outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What is the independent contribution of endometrial thickness (EMT) on day of embryo transfer to achieving an ongoing pregnancy and live birth after IVF treatment?

Summary answer

EMT is a poor predictor of IVF success and has only little independent prognostic value.

What is known already

In a number of previous studies, pregnancy rates have been found to be lower in patients with thin endometrium.

Study design size duaration

This is a retrospective analysis of data from two large, randomized phase III studies (conducted in Europe and the USA) comparing s.c. progesterone with vaginal progesterone for luteal phase support. The studies were very similar in design, patient population and outcome, and the study data were combined and analysed on an i

SUBMITTER: Griesinger G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6276703 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature