Ability of Tampa Catheter Insertion for Sonohysterogram to Predict Mock Embryo Transfer Difficulty

Abstract

Background: Sonohysterogram (SIS) is a valuable tool prior to embryo transfer (ET) to determine the presence of intrauterine anomalies which negatively impact implantation. Currently, standard clinical practice at many infertility centers is to perform a mock ET to determine manipulations to the catheter which may be necessary for passage into the endometrial cavity. This is usually performed concurrently with the SIS. As most of these patients have been through a rigorous course of infertility therapy with limited or no insurance coverage, efforts should be made to minimize costs associated with in vitro fertilization when clinically feasible.