The predictive value of three-dimensional Doppler ultrasonography in determining implantation in patients underwent in vitro fertilization

Year 2015, Volume: 42 Issue: 4, 472 - 479, 08.01.2016

Yusuf Çakmak Mehmet Şentürk , Mehmet Budak

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between endometrial and sub-endometrial blood flow and implantation rate in patients whose undergone in vitro fertilization.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted. Long protocol and antagonist regimens were administered to the patients. Endometrial and sub-endometrial blood flow was evaluated by using 3 dimensional Doppler ultrasonography on the day of oocyt retrieval measurement. For comparison pregnant and non-pregnant women in terms of endometrial and sub-endometrial blood flow, t test was used. The p value was considered statistically meaningful as <0.05.

Results: Endometrial and sub-endometrial blood flow was not different between pregnant and non-pregnant women in both groups (p>0.05). In long protocol group, the number of embryo was greater in pregnant women than non-pregnant women (p=0.012). The number of transferred embryo increased pregnancy rate almost 3.5 fold (p=0.002).

Conclusion: The endometrial and subendometrial blood flow is not reliable factor in prediction pregnancy or implantation.

Key words: Doppler ultrasonography, in vitro fertilization, pregnant women

Keywords

Doppler ultrasonografi, gebe kadınlar, invitro fertilizasyon

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