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Uterine Contractility and Embryo Transfer

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Uterine contractility of the non-pregnant uterus is likely to play an important role in human reproduction, in particular, in the embryo implantation process. After ovulation, contractility is characterized by a relative quiescence in response to the level of progesterone produced. The development of high-resolution ultrasound probes has enabled the visualization of the myometrial activity in a non-invasive way. It can also provide additional characteristics such as amplitude and direction. The nearly quiescent contractility reached at hCG+ 7 days may favour embryo permanence in the endometrial cavity, and therefore, assist implantation. Studying and understanding contractility of the non-pregnant uterus can improve embryo transfers and implantation rates.

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  1. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France

    Sarah Sebag-Peyrelevade MD

  2. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Unit of Reproductive Medicine, Hospital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France

    Renato Fanchin PU-PH

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    Gautam N. Allahbadia

  2. Director of Matercell, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Studies in Genetics and Reproduction, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Claudio F. Chillik

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Sebag-Peyrelevade, S., Fanchin, R. (2015). Uterine Contractility and Embryo Transfer. In: Allahbadia, G., Chillik, C. (eds) Human Embryo Transfer. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1115-0_8

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