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ArticleCureus2024

Effect of Hyaluronic Acid-Containing Transfer Media (EmbryoGlue®) on the Live Birth Rate in Frozen Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles.

Nihar R Bhoi, Nitiz Murdia, Kshitiz Murdia, Vipin Chandra, Isha Suwalka, Walmik Mistari, Ritesh Aggrawal, Naval Shah, Dayanidhi Kumar

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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9 authors.

Nihar R BhoiReproductive Medicine, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Nitiz MurdiaEmbryology, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Kshitiz MurdiaReproductive Medicine, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Vipin ChandraClinical Research and Operations, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Isha SuwalkaResearch and Publication, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Walmik MistariResearch and Publication, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Ritesh AggrawalEmbryology, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Naval ShahEmbryology, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Udaipur, IND.
Dayanidhi KumarReproductive Medicine, Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Patna, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This retrospective cohort study examines the impact of EmbryoGlue® - a culture medium comprising high-concentration hyaluronan and low-concentration recombinant human albumin (rHA) - on assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes in 1,298 cycles across 13 centers. The study focused on live birth rates, clinical pregnancy, and miscarriage rates between a standard treatment arm and an EmbryoGlue® arm in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Propensity score matching ensured comparable baseline variables. Findings showed higher live birth rates (60.6% vs. 47.5%) and clinical pregnancies (69.5% vs. 57.6%) in the EmbryoGlue® group, correlating with factors like patient age and blastocyst transfer. Specifically, EmbryoGlue® showed a significant association with higher live birth rates (OR 1.593; CI 1.170-2.168; P = 0.003). These findings underscore the impact of personalized approaches and highlight EmbryoGlue®'s potential in improving successful embryo implantation, thus enhancing pregnancy rates in ART procedures. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified EmbryoGlue®, female age, and blastocyst transfer as predictors of live birth. EmbryoGlue® exhibited significance in improving clinical outcomes, mirroring previous studies' findings. Limitations in the study's design warrant further prospective research for validation. In conclusion, EmbryoGlue® appears promising for enhancing live birth rates in FET cycles, presenting a potential advancement in ART protocols.

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clinical pregnancy rateembryoglue®in vitro fertilization ivflive birth ratethawing

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PMID38384631
PMCPMC10880135

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