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Ectopic pregnancy after transmyometrial embryo transfer: case report
P Lesny1, S R Killick, J Robinson
1Hull In Vitro Fertilization Unit, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Fertility and Sterility
|August 10, 1999
Summary
Transvaginal transmyometrial embryo transfer (ET) is an alternative for difficult transcervical ET. However, this technique carries risks, as demonstrated by a case of tubal pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Background:
- Transvaginal transmyometrial embryo transfer (ET) is an alternative technique for patients with challenging transcervical ET.
- This method aims to improve pregnancy rates in selected infertile populations.
Observation:
- A case report details a patient with tubal subfertility and a history of difficult ETs.
- Transvaginal transmyometrial ET was performed to circumvent difficulties associated with transcervical ET.
Findings:
- The patient developed a tubal pregnancy following the transvaginal transmyometrial ET procedure.
- This outcome highlights a potential complication associated with the intervention.
Implications:
- Transmyometrial ET offers a viable alternative for difficult embryo transfers.
- Clinicians must remain aware of and vigilant for potential complications, including ectopic pregnancy.