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. 1996 Jul;66(1):122-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58398-8.

Deleterious effect of the presence of hydrosalpinx on implantation and pregnancy rates with in vitro fertilization

E Katz  1 , M A Akman, M D Damewood, J E García
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Deleterious effect of the presence of hydrosalpinx on implantation and pregnancy rates with in vitro fertilization

E Katz et al. Fertil Steril. 1996 Jul.
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Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of the presence of a unilateral or bilateral hydrosalpinx on the outcome with IVF-ET.

Design: Retrospective analysis of clinical and laboratory data.

Setting: Hospital-based private IVF center.

Patients: Eight hundred forty-six patients with tubal disease younger than age 40 years undergoing 1,766 stimulation cycles. In 118 cycles, a hydrosalpinx was noted sonographically (group I) whereas, in 1,648 cycles, no such image was documented.

Main outcome measures: Pregnancy and implantation rates.

Results: Group I displayed a significantly lower pregnancy rate per transfer than group II (16.84% versus 36.83%) and a lower implantation rate (3.92% versus 11.53%).

Conclusion: The presence of hydrosalpinx adversely affects the outcome of IVF.

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