Synopsis A recent study demonstrated that cervical mucus removal prior to intrauterine insemination (IUI) can improve pregnancy outcomes in women with unexplained infertility. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a study from the Journal ‘BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology’, " Cervical mucus removal prior to intrauterine insemination: a randomized trial ”. Authors : MA Maher, TM Sayyed, N Elkhouly Key Takeaways: Cervical mucus removal before IUI can improve pregnancy outcomes.
Objective Study Type Participants To detect whether cervical mucus removal before IUI can improve pregnancy outcomes in patients with unexplained infertility Prospective Randomized Study 714 IUI Patients What Was The Need For This Study? Pregnancy rates following IUI are reported to be 5-30%, depending upon multiple factors such as cause of infertility, quantity and quality of sperm,…
