Effect of the locational relationship between the 1st wave dominant follicle and the corpus luteum on conception rate after embryo transfer: data analysis of 297 embryo transfers from a commercial embryo production program

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Published: Apr 29, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.25366
Keywords:
corpus luteum embryo transfer first-wave dominant follicle ipsilateral recipient
Akira Goto
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6730-9326
Koh Hayama
Zen-noh Embryo Transfer Center
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0324-5594
Manami Urakawa
Zen-noh Embryo Transfer Center
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3690-0767
Yoshio Oono
Zen-noh Embryo Transfer Center
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4522-6858
Ken Hazano
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7892-0075
Mitsunori kayano
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5969-4068
Shingo Haneda
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6620-9825
Ken Nakada
Rakuno Gakuen University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7383-9312
Motozumi Matsui
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4679-6564
Abstract

The ovarian structures identified at the time of ET are important for the selection of recipients. In previous report, the first-wave dominant follicle, located ipsilateral to the corpus luteum on the ovary, was associated with reduced conception rate after artificial insemination. Thus, a similar locational relationship may affect conception rate during embryo transfer. Data from 297 transfers of fresh embryos to virgin heifers were analyzed aiming to check the effect of first-wave dominant follicle location in relation to the corpus luteum on conception rate using a multivariable logistic regression model with six confounders. The location of the first-wave dominant follicle in relation to the corpus luteum location had no significant effect on conception rate, suggesting that it is not necessary to consider the firstwave dominant follicle size and location in the ovaries for recipient selection.

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