What is the optimal means of preparing the endometrium in frozen–thawed embryo transfer cycles? A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Human reproduction update Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 458 - 470
• Main Authors: Groenewoud, Eva R., Cantineau, Astrid E.P., Kollen, Boudewijn J., Macklon, Nick S., Cohlen, Ben J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.2013
• Subjects: Chorionic Gonadotropin - administration & dosage; Corpus Luteum Hormones - metabolism; Cryopreservation; Embryo Transfer - methods; Embryo, Mammalian; Endometrium - drug effects; Endometrium - physiology; Female; Fertilization in Vitro; Freezing; Humans; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Rate; Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic; endometrium; frozen–thawed embryo transfer; embryo transfer; assisted reproduction techniques

BACKGROUND Frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) enables surplus embryos derived from IVF or IVF-ICSI treatment to be stored and transferred at a later date. In recent years the number of FET cycles performed has increased due to transferring fewer embryos per transfer and improved laboratory techniqu...