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What Is the Role of Hysteroscopic Surgery in the Management of Female Infertility? A Review of the Literature
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The position of hysteroscopy in current fertility practice is under debate.
There are many randomized controlled trials on technical feasibility and patient compliance demonstrating that the procedure is well tolerated and effective in the treatment of intrauterine pathologies.
However, no consensus on the effectiveness of hysteroscopic surgery in improving the prognosis of subfertile women is available.
A literature review was performed to explore the available information regarding the role of hysteroscopy in the evaluation and management of female infertility as well as to ascertain evidence that treatment of these uterine abnormalities improves fertility.
The debate regarding the role of hysteroscopic surgery in the management of female infertility remains as the published studies did not reach a consensus on the benefit of such an intervention in this setting.
The randomized trials do not clearly demonstrate that surgical correction of all intrauterine abnormalities improves IVF outcome.
However, published observational studies suggest a benefit for resection of submucosal leiomyomas, adhesions, and endometrial polyps in increasing pregnancy rates.
More randomised controlled studies are needed to substantiate the effectiveness of the hysteroscopic removal of suspected intrauterine pathology in women with unexplained subfertility or prior to assisted reproductive technology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mendonça Carneiro, Márcia. 2014. What Is the Role of Hysteroscopic Surgery in the Management of Female Infertility? A Review of the Literature. Surgery Research and Practice،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047641
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mendonça Carneiro, Márcia. What Is the Role of Hysteroscopic Surgery in the Management of Female Infertility? A Review of the Literature. Surgery Research and Practice No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047641
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mendonça Carneiro, Márcia. What Is the Role of Hysteroscopic Surgery in the Management of Female Infertility? A Review of the Literature. Surgery Research and Practice. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047641
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047641