https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/937392heal
News Release 14-Dec-2021
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Taylor & Francis Group
Despite a lack of evidence that the intrusive IVF treatment process of scratching the womb (endometrial scratching) increases the chances of having a baby, a third of fertility specialists are still offering this often-painful procedure.
That’s the findings of a new survey of fertility clinic experts internationally – only 10% of whom actually believe endometrial scratching improve pregnancy and live birth rates during the first round of IVF.
Published in the peer-reviewed journal Human Fertility, results from over a half (55%) of respondents suggest that endometrial scratching is only offered to patients for psychological reasons, rather than medical – as it is often a ‘last resort’ treatment option for those who have failed with several rounds of IVF.
“Many participants felt that endometrial scratching reduces distress among women who request it and offers hope to women who have had unsuccessful treatments; however more research will be needed to clarify whether this does have psychological benefits for patients,” explains lead researcher Dr Sarah Lensen from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
As many as 10% of couples experience subfertility – defined as the failure to conceive after at least one year of trying for a baby.
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