{"id":105767,"date":"2023-09-25T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T07:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/?p=105767"},"modified":"2023-11-02T18:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T16:24:34","slug":"endometrial-scratch-ivf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/endometrial-scratch-ivf\/","title":{"rendered":"Endometrial Scratching for IVF: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
Endometrial Scratching, also known as endometrial scratch, is a technique in reproductive medicine. Its purpose is to maximize the success of treatment<\/strong>. Throughout this article, we will explore what endometrial scratching entails and when it is performed, among other aspects.<\/p>\n This is a recommended technique aimed at improving the uterine implantation capacity when an IVF procedure has not been successful. Although this technique slightly affects the uterine lining<\/strong>, uterine receptivity will be enhanced.<\/p>\n Studies on endometrial scratching suggest that its performance is associated with an increased likelihood of pregnancy<\/strong>. However, scientific evidence regarding its benefits and the knowledge of how to perform it is not extensive<\/strong>. This lack of consensus among specialists regarding when to recommend it is notable. It is not recommended for patients undergoing a single IVF treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n Mechanical alteration of the endometrium has been proven to modulate the gene expression of factors necessary for implantation<\/strong>. Therefore, the ideal time to perform endometrial scratching is before a new IVF treatment<\/strong>, typically between days 19 and 25 of the menstrual cycle. Reproductive specialists will advise its implementation, especially for patients whose previous IVF treatments<\/a> have failed, even when high-quality embryos were used, and no apparent reasons explain the negative outcome.<\/p>\n To perform this technique, a flexible catheter of about 3 millimetres is inserted through the cervix. It is moved back and forth until it is finally rotated<\/strong> to scrape the uterine lining.<\/p>\n To this day, how endometrial scratching works is not fully understood. It is believed that scraping the endometrium triggers an inflammatory response<\/strong>, similar to when the skin is scratched. The subsequent repair process improves the chances of embryo implantation because:<\/p>\n Endometrial scratching can be considered an outpatient procedure<\/strong>. It is a simple, minimally invasive technique that typically lasts between 15 and 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Several studies have focused on the endometrial scratching technique, yielding conflicting results. A Cochrane review involving nine randomized studies with a population of 1,512 patients with unexplained fertility revealed some benefit from this technique. However, the review also highlighted limitations and the risk of drawing solid and conclusive conclusions from these findings<\/strong>. Therefore, further research is needed to determine whether this technique significantly improves pregnancy chances after an IVF cycle.<\/p>\n Generally, this is considered a safe technique and is performed without anaesthesia<\/strong>. However, it is important to mention some of the related side effects, which may include:<\/p>\n Regardless of your infertility diagnosis, IVI<\/a> is here for you. With a 360\u00b0 working methodology, each patient is unique, and we apply each treatment individually.<\/p>\n Please give us a call or fill out our online form<\/a>, and our team will contact you directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Endometrial Scratching, also known as endometrial scratch, is a technique in reproductive medicine. Its purpose is to maximize the success of treatment. Throughout this article, we will explore what endometrial scratching entails and when it is performed, among other aspects. What is an endometrial scratch test? This is a recommended technique aimed at improving the… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":106358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,17],"tags":[309,371,220],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is an endometrial scratch test?<\/h2>\n
Is endometrial scratching effective?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
When to do endometrial scratch for IVF?<\/h2>\n
Endometrial scratch procedure<\/h2>\n
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How long does an endometrial scratch last?<\/h2>\n
What are the success rates after endometrial scratch?<\/h2>\n
Is endometrial scratching painful?<\/h2>\n
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