Fibroid removal before IVF for better outcomes
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This study compares two approaches for women with uterine fibroids who are undergoing IVF: having surgery to remove the fibroids first, or going straight to IVF without surgery. The goal is to see which approach leads to better pregnancy outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Be a woman aged 20 to 39 years old
- Have been diagnosed with infertility (either primary or secondary)
- Have at least one fibroid between 4 and 6 cm in size (and no more than two fibroids in that size range)
- Be eligible for and willing to undergo IVF treatment
- Not have had prior surgery on the uterus (such as fibroid removal or uterine artery embolization)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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