Intramural fibroids

Treatment of Intramural Fibroids before Ivf- the New Dilemma

IVF outcome and intramural fibroids not compressing the uterine cavity.

We read with interest the paper by Check and colleagues (Check et al., 2002). In their study, the authors focus on the highly interesting question of the possible influence of intramural myoma on the outcome of IVF. We think it is appropriate to discuss two points critically, which should be considered in the nomenclature and diagnosis of intramural myoma in future multicentre studies. Myoma co...

The effect of intramural fibroids on the outcome of IVF

Objective: To evaluate the effect of fibroids on outcome of IVF and study value of myomectomy prior to IVF. Design: Prospective controlled study. Setting: Private IVF center, The Egyptian IVF ET Center, Maadi, Cairo. Materials and methods: One hundred and eighty four patients were included. Sixty three patients with intramural fibroids were counseled for either myomectomy or no treatment prior ...

Potential causes of subfertility in patients with intramural fibroids

BACKGROUND Intramural leiomyomas have been long debated as a potential cause of infertility and pregnancy loss. FINDINGS Previous research has linked intramural fibroids to defective implantation, as well as to abnormal peristaltic events of the uterine smooth muscle. Previous reports describe the effects of intramural fibroids on normal human fertility and early pregnancy loss, specifically ...

The effect of small intramural uterine fibroids on the cumulative outcome of assisted conception.

BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effect of small intramural fibroids on the cumulative pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy, live birth and implantation rates after three IVF/ICSI attempts. METHODS The first three treatment cycles of women enrolled for IVF/ICSI over a 12-month period were analysed. Only patients with small (<or=5 cm) intramural fibroids not encroaching upon the endometrial...