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ASRM Embryo Transfer Standard Protocol
8. Loadtheembryotransfercatheterandtraversethecervix using one of three techniques: trial followed by transfer, afterload transfer, and direct transfer (each with common and acceptable variations) (Common Practice).
‐ Good evidence (grade A) to recommend the use of a
soft embryo transfer catheter to improve CPR
(however: limited data on LBR or specific type of soft catheter)
ASRM Embryo Transfer Standard Protocol
9. Place the tip of the catheter at the ideal location within the endometrial cavity
(Systematic Review and Common Practice).
• There is fair evidence (one RCT, 7 cohort studies) that placement of the catheter tip in the upper or middle third of the uterine cavity, greater than 1 cm from the fundus optimizes pregnancy rates (Grade B).
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