Fertility specialists' views, behavior, and attitudes towards the use of endometrial scratching in Italy

Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Endometrial scratching in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom (UK): a follow-up survey

Madina Sarwari et al.

Summary: Endometrial scratching is a common IVF add-on, but recent evidence suggests that it does not improve live birth rates. However, some fertility specialists still believe it may be beneficial for women with recurrent implantation failure.

HUMAN FERTILITY (2023)

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Review Obstetrics & Gynecology

Endometrial Scratching for Improving Endometrial Receptivity: a Critical Review of Old and New Clinical Evidence

Stefano Palomba et al.

Summary: Endometrial scratching is a controversial procedure aimed at improving reproductive outcomes for infertile women. Recommendations regarding its use vary, with some authors advising against it and others supporting its application in certain patient populations. This article provides a critical analysis of existing evidence and offers insights for future research.

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES (2023)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

A randomized trial of endometrial scratching in women with PCOS undergoing ovulation induction cycles

Elizabeth Joan Glanville et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of endometrial scratching on women with PCOS undergoing ovulation induction and trying to conceive. The results showed that there was no increase in live birth rate and the pain scores were higher in the scratching group.

REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE (2022)

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Review Obstetrics & Gynecology

Endometrial scratch in women undergoing first-time IVF treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Mostafa Metwally et al.

Summary: There is insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of the endometrial scratch procedure in improving pregnancy outcomes for women undergoing their first IVF cycle.

REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE (2022)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Effect of endometrial scratching on unassisted conception for unexplained infertility: a randomized controlled trial

Tze Yoong Wong et al.

Summary: This study found no evidence that endometrial scratching improves the live birth rate in women with unexplained infertility trying to conceive without assisted reproductive technology. There were no differences between the groups in secondary outcomes, but the endometrial scratching group reported higher pain scores.

FERTILITY AND STERILITY (2022)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Endometrial scratching: is it all over?

Stefano Palomba et al.

REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE (2022)

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Editorial Material Obstetrics & Gynecology

Lessons Learned in Best Practice Infertility Treatment

Kiri H. Beilby

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY (2022)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

IVF add-ons in Australia and New Zealand: A systematic assessment of IVF clinic websites

Sarah Lensen et al.

Summary: The study found widespread advertising of IVF add-ons on clinic websites in Australasia, with most claims of benefit not quantified and lacking scientific publications support. None of the add-ons were supported by high-quality evidence for improving pregnancy or live birth rates.

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

The crafting of hope: Contextualising add-ons in the treatment trajectories of IVF patients

Manuela Perrotta et al.

Summary: This article examines the role of hope in the appeal of add-ons in IVF treatments from the perspective of patients. By studying how patients make decisions on treatment and navigate the offer of add-ons, the analysis delves into how hope influences these rationalizations. It shows how patients shape their hope to adapt to the increasing number of available treatment options.

SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

How common is add-on use and how do patients decide whether to use them? A national survey of IVF patients

S. Lensen et al.

Summary: The prevalence of IVF add-on use in Australia is high, with 82% of women using one or more add-ons, such as acupuncture, preimplantation genetic testing, and Chinese herbal medicine. While women place importance on scientific evidence for safety and efficacy, many IVF add-ons lack robust evidence, leading to potential lack of informed decision-making among patients.

HUMAN REPRODUCTION (2021)

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Letter Obstetrics & Gynecology

Endometrial scratching can be offered outside clinical research setting: let us show you why

Amerigo Vitagliano et al.

HUMAN REPRODUCTION (2021)

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Letter Obstetrics & Gynecology

Reply: Endometrial scratching for embryo implantation failure

N. E. van Hoogenhuijze et al.

HUMAN REPRODUCTION (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Add-Ons for Assisted Reproductive Technology: Do Patients Get Honest Information from Fertility Clinics' Websites?

Valentina Galiano et al.

Summary: Add-on procedures in fertility clinics are promoted as means to improve IVF success rates, but their actual contribution to live birth rates remains inconclusive. The accuracy and quality of information provided on these procedures on IVF clinics' websites are lacking, raising concerns about potential commercial bias and misinformation among infertile patients.

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES (2021)

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Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

Time associations between US birth rates and add-Ons to IVF practice between 2005-2016

Norbert Gleicher et al.

Summary: This study investigated the decline in live birth rates following fresh non-donor (fnd) IVF cycles in the United States. The analysis revealed that the introduction of new add-ons to IVF practice, such as embryo banking, mild ovarian stimulation protocols, preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), and elective single embryo transfer (eSET), were associated with declines in live IVF birth rates.

REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology