Can endometrial compaction predict live birth rates in assisted reproductive technology cycles? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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PURPOSE: Endometrial compaction (EC) is defined as the difference in endometrial thickness from the end of the follicular phase to the day of embryo transfer (ET). We aimed to determine the role of EC in predicting assisted reproductive technology (ART) success by conducting a meta-analysis of studies reporting the association between EC and clinical outcomes of ART.

METHODS: MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were searched from the date of inception to May 19, 2023. The primary outcome was live birth rate (LBR) per ET. Secondary outcomes were live birth or ongoing pregnancy per ET, ongoing pregnancy per ET, clinical pregnancy per ET, and miscarriage per clinical pregnancy.

RESULTS: Fifteen studies were included. When data from all studies reporting live birth were pooled, overall LBR rates were comparable in cycles showing EC or not [RR = 0.97, 95%CI = 0.92 to 1.02; 10 studies, 11,710 transfer cycles]. In a subgroup of studies that included euploid ET cycles, a similar LBR for patients with and without EC was noted [RR = 0.99, 95%CI = 0.86 to 1.13, 4 studies, 1172 cycles]. The miscarriage rate did not seem to be affected by the presence or absence of EC [RR = 1.06, 95%CI = 0.90 to 1.24; 12 studies].

CONCLUSION: The predictive value of EC in determining LBR is limited, and assessment of EC may no longer be necessary, given these findings.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42023410389.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:40

Enthalten in:

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 40(2023), 11 vom: 19. Nov., Seite 2513-2522

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Turkgeldi, E [VerfasserIn]
Yildiz, S [VerfasserIn]
Kalafat, E [VerfasserIn]
Keles, I [VerfasserIn]
Ata, B [VerfasserIn]
Bozdag, G [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Assisted reproduction
Embryo transfer
Endometrial compaction
Endometrial thickness
In vitro fertilization
Journal Article
Live birth
Meta-Analysis
Review
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 15.11.2023

Date Revised 11.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10815-023-02942-5

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NLM362234043