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Effect of powdered gloves, worn at the time of embryo transfer, on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles

Authors: Antoine Hannoun, Tony G. Zreik, Ghina Ghaziri, Antoine Abu Musa, Johnny Awwad

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Purpose

To assess the effect of wearing powdered gloves during embryo transfer as compared to un-powdered gloves on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles.

Methods

Patients, undergoing embryo transfer procedures, were prospectively randomized into two groups: In the first (group A, n=356) group embryo transfer was performed while wearing powdered gloves; in the second (group B, n=356) group embryo transfer was performed while wearing un-powdered gloves. The primary end point of the study was the clinical pregnancy rate.

Results

The two groups were comparable with respect to the mean age, mean number of grade one embryos obtained, and the mean number of embryos transferred. The clinical pregnancy rates of the two groups were not different.

Conclusions

Powdered gloves, worn during embryo transfer, have no adverse effect on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles.

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Title: Effect of powdered gloves, worn at the time of embryo transfer, on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles
Authors: Antoine Hannoun
Tony G. Zreik
Ghina Ghaziri
Antoine Abu Musa
Johnny Awwad
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-008-9285-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Effect of powdered gloves, worn at the time of embryo transfer, on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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