Effect of the number and depth of embryos transferred and unilateral or bilateral transfer in tubal embryo transfer (TET)

One hundred eight consecutive TET cycles were analyzed. Oocyte retrievals were carried out by transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration of follicles. Forty-eight hours after oocyte retrieval, the developing embryos at the stage of two to four cells were transferred into the fallopian tube(s) by laparoscopy. A maximum of four embryos was transferred to each patient.

The pregnancy rates were similar among the cycles in which two, three, or four embryos were transferred. In addition, there was no significant difference in the pregnancy rate whether the embryos were deposited >4 cm or between 3 and 4 cm into the tube(s). Although the pregnancy rate was greater in cycles of bilateral tubal transfer, the difference from that of unilateral transfers was not significant.

Our data indicate that when two to four embryos were transferred and the embryos were placed ⩾3 cm within the tube(s), unilateral or bilateral tubal transfer had little influence on the ultimate success of TET. Similar content being viewed by others

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