Report of Two Cases of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Complicating Transcervical Frozen Embryo Transfer

Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) complicating transcervical embryo transfer, not related to previous oocyte aspiration, is an extremely rare event. However, it can lead to severe complications. Case: We report two cases of pelvic infection related to transcervical frozen embryo transfer...

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Main Authors: Marta Benito Vielba, Javier Navarro Sierra, Claudia Giménez Molina, Marta Narváez Salazar, Ricardo Navarro Martín, María Pilar Conte Martín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2023-01-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/50/1/10.31083/j.ceog5001020
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Summary:Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) complicating transcervical embryo transfer, not related to previous oocyte aspiration, is an extremely rare event. However, it can lead to severe complications. Case: We report two cases of pelvic infection related to transcervical frozen embryo transfer. The case of one patient was complicated by a pelvic abscess, which required percutaneous drainage, and the case of the other patient was complicated by ascites, which was positive for chlamydia. Conclusions: Despite there not being enough evidence to recommend cervical cultures or antibiotic prophylaxis in all cases of embryo transfer, it would be advisable in those cases with a personal history of PID.
ISSN:0390-6663