Uterine Peristalsis in Women With Repeated IVF Failures: Possible Therapeutic Effect of Hyoscine Bromide

Aki Kido, Kaori Togashi, Hiroshi Hatayama, Takahiro Nakayama, Akira Yamamoto, Masako Kataoka, Togas Tulandi

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Abstract

Background: Uterine peristalsis, which is influenced by hormonal and cholinergic effects, may have a role in successful implantation and continuing pregnancy. Cases: We encountered abnormal uterine peristalsis in three women who had had repeated in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment failures. They subsequently had successful pregnancies when hyoscine bromide was administered at the time of embryo transfer. Conclusion: It is possible that decreasing uterine peristalsis with use of an anticholinergic agent during IVF treatment facilitates retention of embryos and increases the probability of successful pregnancy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)732-735
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
Volume31
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Anti-cholinergic agent
  • Hyoscine
  • Infertility
  • MRI
  • Uterine peristalsis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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