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Moliner B, Fuentes A, Gavilan C, Alcaraz B, Herencia A, Bernabeu A, Bernabeu R. P-340 The endometrial switch following progesterone exposure correlates with uterine peristalsis. Hum Reprod 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac107.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Study question
What is the effect of the changes of the endometrium following progesterone exposure on uterine peristalsis?
Summary answer
Uteri with a greater increase endometrial thickness after progesterone exposure have significantly greater uterine peristalsis (UP). Therefore, endometrial compaction is associated with quieter uteri.
What is known already
Endometrial compaction is considered a sign of adequate response to progesterone. However, it is not always possible to visualize it. Little is known about endometrial switch following progesterone and its consequences after frozen embryo transfer, although it is hypothesized that increased endometrial growth after the window of implantation may be related to an increase in endogenous or exogenous oestrogen causing impairment of progesterone function. On the other hand, the role of progesterone in inhibiting endometrial contractile function is well known. Consequently, both the change in endometrial thickness and uterine contractility are indicators of progesterone function.
Study design, size, duration
This retrospective observational was carried out in Instituto Bernabeu of Alicante. The study included 215 patients with at least three previous implantation failures after egg donation treatment, which underwent uterine peristalsis assessment the day of embryo transfer from June 2017 to December 2021.
Participants/materials, setting, methods
UP assessment was performed using 4D ultrasound, recording a video for 6 minutes. UP variable was split in quartiles, and then the last quartile (UP ≥ 1,5 contractions per minute) was considered the hypercontractility group. All patients had performed an ultrasound to assess endometrial thickness between 7 to 10 days before embryo transfer. Endometrial compaction has been considered when it has decreased. Endometrial switch (ES) is considered the percentage between both endometrial measures.
Main results and the role of chance
The mean age of patients was 40,11 years who underwent an average of 3,75 embryo transfers. The average UP was 1,09 contractions per minute. The average ES was 9% of increased endometrium. Only 83 (38,6%) patients had endometrial compaction. To assess the association between UP and endometrial switch after progesterone exposure a univariate assessment was performed using Pearson’s correlation resulting in a negative correlation (r=-0,16; p = 0,019). It was used the hypercontractility group for performing bivariate logistic regression was performed to examine the effect of independent variables (previous miscarriages, previous pregnancies, C-section, endometriosis, adenomyosis, myomatosis and endometrial preparation) on ES. Greater ES is statistically associated to greater UP with OR 1,013 (95%IC: 1,002 to 1,025; p = 0,041).
Limitations, reasons for caution
It is a retrospective study based in patients with multiple implantation failure. It is possible that our conclusions couldn't be the same in patients with good prognosis.
Wider implications of the findings
Assessment of endometrial changes and uterine peristalsis provide information about the response of the uterus to progesterone exposure. However, more studies assessing it prospectively both would be interesting to define which population has high risk to develop situations with inadequate progesterone response.
Trial registration number
Not applicable
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Affiliation(s)
- B Moliner
- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Alicantes, Spain
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- Instituto Bermabeu, Reproductive Medicine , Alicante, Spain
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Viqueira M, Alcaraz B, Cobos N, Jimeno A, del Amor M, Jiménez R, Ortín A, Giner J, Escribano P, Rojano R. Rendimiento de los hemocultivos en el diagnóstico microbiológico de la endocarditis infecciosa en el área sanitaria de cartagena. Cirugía Cardiovascular 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2019.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Jimeno A, Viqueira M, Alcaraz B, Ortín A, Giner J, Gutiérrez R, Rojano R, Jiménez R, Del Amor M, Cobos N. 9. Epidemiología de la endocarditis infecciosa con diagnóstico microbiológico confirmado en el Área II de Murcia-Cartagena. Cirugía Cardiovascular 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2016.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Jimeno A, Alcalde M, Ortiz M, Rodríguez A, Alcaraz B, Vera F. Outbreak of urinary tract infections by Salmonella spp. after cystoscopic manipulation. Actas Urol Esp 2016; 40:646-649. [PMID: 27061662 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2016.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2015] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cystoscopes are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and can be vehicles for transmitting healthcare-associated infections. Performing urine cultures before manipulation or administering prophylaxis is determined by the presence or not of risk factors for urinary tract infection. METHODS Between October and November 2014, we identified an unusual aggregation of Salmonella spp. isolates in urine cultures at the University Hospital Santa Lucía of Cartagena (Murcia). An epidemiological investigation was conducted to assess the possible relationship between the cases. RESULTS Four patients had a urinary tract infection by Salmonella spp. within a short period, which suggests the presence of an outbreak. All of the patients had undergone cystoscopy. The index case had a urinary colonisation by Salmonella spp. prior to the procedure, and none of the reported cases had received prophylaxis. The environmental control cultures and the involved material cultures resulted negative. Intensification of the cystoscope cleaning and disinfection protocol achieved eradication of the outbreak. CONCLUSION This is the first reported outbreak of Salmonella spp. related to the use of cystoscopes. The indication for a urine culture should be carefully assessed before conducting invasive urological procedures, as should the need for antibiotic prophylaxis, for patients with risk factors for severe infection. Strict control in the cleaning and disinfection of endoscopy material can prevent the transmission of infections related to this type of procedure.
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