Impact of a single endometrial injury on assisted reproductive technology outcome: a preliminary observational study

J Reprod Med. 2011 Nov-Dec;56(11-12):504-6.

Abstract

Objective: To find a more acceptable strategy for our patients to improve endometrial receptivity in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and to study the impact of a single endometrial sampling performed on day 21 of the spontaneous menstrual cycle.

Study design: In this preliminary study, the possible beneficial effects on ART outcome of a single biopsy performed on the midluteal phase (day 21) of the spontaneous menstrual cycle preceding controlled ovarian stimulation was tested in a group of patients with 3 or more implantation failures.

Results: After endometrial biopsy 45.94% of patients with more than two failed ART cycles obtained clinical pregnancy.

Conclusion: Although these preliminary results are encouraging, further investigation is needed to validate the study.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Endometrium / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female
  • Male
  • Menstrual Cycle
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Rate
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*