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Mock transfer is an important part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure; it can be easily done during the cycle before the procedure and will collect valuable information for when the actual embryo transfer takes place. Knowing the length of the uterine cavity, its orientation and, above all, how easy it is to pass the endocervical canal should help in doing an easy transfer when the time comes. Avoiding the use of a tenaculum, laminaria or cervical dilators should optimize the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures, as the incidence of uterine contractions and blood in the catheter is significantly decreased.
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Sueldo, C.E., Borghi, C., Nabel, A. (2015). Trial Embryo Transfer (Mock Transfer). In: Allahbadia, G., Chillik, C. (eds) Human Embryo Transfer. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1115-0_2
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