Abstract
Embryo transfer is facilitated with ultrasound guidance. The 16 ultrasound-guided transfers were rated easier, and there was less catheter distortion, in comparison with 12 transfers guided by 'clinical feel'. The benefits we ascribe to ultrasound guidance are as follows: (1) transfer can be done with the patient supine in the lithotomy position; (2) the catheter tip is accurately positioned in the fundus of the uterine cavity; (3) the ejection of the transfer bubble into the uterus and its persistence during catheter removal are documented; and (4) the continuance of the bubble is comforting to the patient. Greater experience is needed before the impact of ultrasound-guided transfer can be correlated with the rate of pregnancy continuance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 54-61 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Fertility and Sterility |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |