Can Three-Dimensional Transvaginal Sonography Replace Office Hysteroscopy in Detecting Uterine Abnormalities in Infertility Patients?

Background: Evaluation of uterine cavity is an important step during investigation of infertile women. The presence of uterine pathology causes impaired receptivity, failed implantation and poor pregnancy outcomes. Various investigative modalities though available; have their limitations.

Fresh versus frozen embryo transfer after an in vitro fertilization cycle: Is there a difference in the ectopic pregnancy rate?

Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) occurring because of an abnormal site of embryo implantation is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality if not timely diagnosed and intervened. To avert the increase in the rates of EP through in vitro fertilization cycles as compared to spontaneous conception, fertility experts have resorted to multiple measures, of which the most studied is shifting to frozen embryo transfer (ET) in place of fresh transfer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference in the risk of ectopic implantation in women undergoing fresh versus frozen-thawed ETs.