Results - Use of endometrial scratching in IVF/IUI

Background

Since the first publication by Barash et al. in Fertility and Sterility in 2003, which suggested that "local injury to the endometrium doubles the incidence of successful pregnancies in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization," endometrial scratching has been the subject of intense debate, and has become one of the most intriguing controversies in the field of reproductive medicine. A plethora of studies – both prospective and retrospective, as well as opinion papers, systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been published on this topic, often with conflicting results.

Our aim is to evaluate the current status of endometrial scratching in clinical practice by inviting clinicians from all over the world to share their experiences and express their personal opinions about this controversial intervention. We hope to be able to gain and instantly share with you a better understanding of the role of endometrial scratching in the management of infertility.

The data gathered from the survey will be published on the IVF-Worldwide website six weeks after the survey opens, and as always, it will stay anonymous.

 Your collaboration, along with input from your peers, will enable your colleagues to learn about and understand daily clinical practice related to this important development in IVF treatment.

Prof. Adrian Shulman, President of the Israel Fertility Society, IVF Unit, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
Prof. Ariel Weissman, IVF Unit Wolfson Medical Center, Israel

Survey results and analysis