Interventions to optimize embryo transfer in women undergoing assisted conception: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several interventions and techniques are suggested to improve the outcome of embryo transfer (ET) in assisted conception. However, there remains no consensus on the optimal practice, with high variations among fertility specialists.

Objective and rationale

We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aiming to identify effective interventions that could be introduced around the time of ET to improve reproductive outcomes.

Search methods

We searched the electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL) from inception until March 2021 using a multi-stage search strategy of MeSH terms and keywords, and included all RCTs that evaluated an intervention in the 24-h period before/after ET in wome

SUBMITTER: Tyler B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9631462 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature