Optimizing the embryo transfer technique

Thesis

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Pregnancy rate is not improved by delaying embryo transfer from days 2 to 3

Chapter 3 Removal of cervical mucus prior to embryo transfer improves pregnancy rates in women undergoing assisted reproduction

Chapter 4 Effect of passive uterine straightening during embryo transfer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chapter 5 A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing two embryo transfer catheters in an ART program

Chapter 6 Firm versus soft embryo transfer catheters under ultrasound guidance: Does catheter choice really influence the pregnancy rates?

Chapter 7 Soft versus firm embryo transfer catheters for assisted reproduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chapter 8 Air-fluid versus fluid-only models of embryo catheter loading: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chapter 9 What is the best site for embryo deposition? A systemic review and meta-analysis

Chapter 10 Ultrasound-guidance during embryo transfer: a prospective, single operator, randomized, controlled trial

Chapter 11 Among women undergoing embryo transfer, is the probability of pregnancy and live birth improved with ultrasound-guidance than with clinical touch alone? a systemic review and meta-analysis of prospective randomized trials

Chapter 12 Difficult embryo transfers and the presence of blood on the embryo transfer catheter negatively affect clinical pregnancy rates

Chapter 13 Difficult Embryo Transfer: The Impact of Propofol Anesthesia

Chapter 14 General Discussion

Chapter 15 Summary

Appendices

Samenvatting

Arabic summary

Acknowledgements

Curriculum Vitae and other publications

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