Extended Abstract
Authors: Emily A Jacobs (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa) , Karen M Summers (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa) , Amy E Sparks (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa) , Bradley J Van Voorhis (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa)
Objective: To identify predictors of thin endometrial lining in the first frozen embryo transfer cycles and to characterize the natural history of this condition over subsequent cycles.
Design: Retrospective case-control study
Conclusions: This study shows that prognosis after a diagnosis of thin endometrial lining is favorable. Lower weight and thinner fresh cycle lining are predictors of thin endometrial lining in FET cycles. Most importantly, women with a diagnosis of thin endometrial lining have similar live birth rates as those with adequate endometrial lining, although their time to achieve live birth is slightly longer.
Keywords: Thin endometrial lining, IVF outcomes, endometrial thickness, live birth
How to Cite: Jacobs, E. A. , Summers, K. M. , Sparks, A. E. & Van Voorhis, B. J. (2021) “Thin endometrial lining during frozen embryo cycles: a case-control study of risk factors and natural history”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 10(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1524