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ArticleClinical and experimental reproductive medicine2025

Amlodipine in the HRT cycle for frozen embryo transfer to correct uterine artery resistance in women with prior implantation failure: a randomized controlled trial.

Nazli Navali, Elham Eghbali, Laya Farzadi, Aliyeh Ghasemzadeh, Kobra Hamdi, Parvin Hakimi, Hojat Ghasemnejad-Berenji, Sonia Sadeghpour

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Nazli NavaliWomen's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Elham EghbaliMedical Radiation Sciences Research Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Laya FarzadiWomen's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Aliyeh GhasemzadehWomen's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Kobra HamdiWomen's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Parvin HakimiWomen's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Hojat Ghasemnejad-BerenjiReproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Sonia SadeghpourWomen's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 70410
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objectiveFor successful embryo implantation in women with high pulsatility, uterine vascular resistance and pulsatility must be reduced. We examined the effects of amlodipine on uterine pulsatility index (PI), resistance index (RI), and embryo transfer (ET) outcomes in women with prior implantation failure and at least one elevated uterine PI measurement (especially higher than 3).

methodsBetween February and November 2023, our reproductive facility conducted a single-center randomized clinical trial, enrolling 100 patients with previous implantation failure and at least one uterine PI measurement exceeding 3. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either amlodipine (5 mg) or placebo (n=50 per group). Hormone replacement therapy was the predominant method for endometrial preparation. Transvaginal ultrasonography was used to measure uterine artery resistance and pulsatility on day 1 or 2 of menstruation. Women in the amlodipine group received 5 mg nightly. Following repeat transvaginal ultrasound to assess PI and RI, ET was performed. If a positive pregnancy test was obtained, treatment continued for a total of 7 weeks.

resultsAmlodipine reduced blood flow indices in the uterine artery. Among placebo recipients, 18% tested positive for beta-human chorionic gonadotropin, compared to 26% of medication recipients. However, this difference was statistically insignificant (p=0.472). Gestational sacs were observed in 12% of the placebo group and 22% of the medication group, but this difference was also insignificant (p=0.28).

conclusionAmlodipine appears to reduce uterine pulsatility and resistance during ET. Despite the absence of significant differences in pregnancy outcomes, this promising drug merits further study in women with implantation failure.

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AmlodipineFrozen embryo transferPulsatility indexResistance indexUterine artery

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PMCPMC12149864

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