Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ,Hysteroscopicaly Detected Cervical Pathologies
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of our study is to investigate the pregnancy rates in women with normal uterine cavity ,with and without cervical abnormalities.
Detailed description
The cervix is made up of the ectocervix and endocervix and is on average 3-4 cm long and 2.5 cm wide (Pardo et al., 2003; Mazouni et al., 2005; Robert et al., 2013). The ectocervix is the portion of the cervix projecting into the vagina. It is composed of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and is divided into anterior and posterior lips. The squamocolumnar junction is the area where the epithelial cells of the endocervix and ectocervix meet (Herfs et al., 2013). In this area, the columnar cells of the endocervix undergo metaplasia to the squamous cells of the ectocervix. The opening of the ectocervix to the vagina is called the external os. Although studies of cervical length in non-pregnant women are few, it is acknowledged that the size and shape of both the cervix and the external os differ in women (Pardo et al., 2003; Mazouni et al., 2005) and vary with age, hormonal changes, parity and surgical treatments to the cervix. Further evaluation of any cervical abnormalities by hysteroscopy eg. (choronic cervicitis , microcycstic epethelium ,micropolypi , cervical stenosis) before ICSI could address us to a hidden cause of infertility and may improve the pregnancy rates in ICSI cycles with prompt medical or surgical managment of such pathologies.
Interventions
PROCEDUREOffice Hysteroscopy
The hysteroscope with its light source and flowing fluid was gently introduced into the vagina allowing for gradual distention. Once this was accomplished, the anatomy was followed with delicate movements. The hysteroscope was advanced under vision to the level of the ectocervix, and guided into the endocervical canal. Once the endocervical canal was completely explored, the endoscope was advanced across the internal cervical os to allow evaluation of the panoramic view of the uterine cavity. hysteroscopic correction of any detected lesion will be scheduled to the endoscopic operative list or the patient will receive the appropriate medical treatment.
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 38 Years
Inclusion criteria
* 1\. Women between 18 and 38 years old. 2. An indication for IVF/ICSI. 3. Women with primary or secondary infertility. 4. Women with BMI between 20 & 35.
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. Refusal to join the study. 2. Untreated tubal hydrosalpinges. 3. Poor responders as assessed by AFC 4 or less, AMH O.8 ng/dl (nice 2013).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| clinical pregnancy rate | 7thweek of prgnancy for cardiac pulsations | clinical pregnancy rate will be described |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| chemical pregnancy rate | 4 weeks | chemical pregnancy rate will be described |
| Abortion rate | up to 28 weeks | Abortion rate either first or second trimester abortion will be documented. |
| preterm labour | 9 months | preterm labour will be described |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactAhmed M. Kamel, MSc&MBBH
Backup ContactIbrahim I. Mohammed, MD&MSC
Outcome results
None listed