Is follicular flushing really effective? A clinical study

Kara M., Aydin T., Turktekin N.

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, vol.286, no.4, pp.1061-1064, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 286 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-012-2424-1
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1061-1064
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Oocyte retrieval under transvaginal ultrasonographic guidance has been used for in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Despite considerable advances in the assisted reproductive techniques, the efficacy of follicular flushing during egg collection remains controversial. The aim of this study was to compare the follicular aspiration only and aspiration + flushing methods in terms of retrieved oocyte number and clinical pregnancy rates.