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ArticleBJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology2025

Hormonal Contraception and Endometrial Thickness in IVF/ICSI Cycles: A Multicentre Historical Cohort Study.

Mette Peters Michaelsen, Laura Cæcilie Nielsen, Michelle Poulsen, Regitze Gyldenholm Skals, Bettina Troest, Janne Gasseholm Bentzen, Jimmi Elers, Anette Vestergaard Gabrielsen, Marie Louise Grøndahl, Betina Boel Povlsen and 2 more

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Mette Peters MichaelsenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2799-2855
Laura Cæcilie NielsenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Michelle PoulsenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Regitze Gyldenholm SkalsResearch Data and Biostatistics, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Bettina TroestThe Fertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Janne Gasseholm BentzenThe Fertility Clinic, Department of Gynaecology, Fertility, and Obstetrics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jimmi ElersTFP Stork Fertility A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Anette Vestergaard GabrielsenThe Fertility Clinic, Horsens Regional Hospital, Horsens, Denmark.
Marie Louise GrøndahlThe Fertility Clinic, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
Betina Boel PovlsenThe Fertility Clinic, Skive Regional Hospital, Skive, Denmark.
Mikael Tang-PedersenThe Fertility Clinic, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Ulrik Schiøler KesmodelThe Fertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.

Funding

The Clinical Surgery and Cancer Treatment Research Fund
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Abstract

objectiveTo study the association between previous use of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and endometrial thickness (EMT) in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles.

designMulticentre historical cohort study.

settingEight Danish public and private fertility clinics. POPULATION: 12786 women aged 18-46 years contributing with an EMT measurement from 22 464 different IVF/ICSI treatment cycles between 2000 and 2021.

methodsExposure was previous use of LNG-IUS, combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), progeste-only pills (POPs), no/other contraception or combined, cumulated use of contraception when more contraceptives had been used during the inclusion period. Further, ever use of LNG-IUS was categorised into 0-3 years, > 3-6 years, > 6-9 years and > 9 years. Mixed effect logistic regression adjusted for age, BMI, smoking, educational level, total FSH dose and fertility clinic was used. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE (S): EMT (< 7 mm ≥ 7 mm).

resultsStatistically significantly higher odds of EMT ≥ 7 mm were found for OCPs [odds ratio (OR) 3.53 (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.29-9.65)], POPs [OR 6.43, (95% CI 1.45-28.63)] and no/other contraception [OR 6.67, (95% CI 2.37-18.74]) relative to LNG-IUS in IVF/ICSI cycles. Further, all duration categories of ever use of LNG-IUS were associated with statistically significantly lower odds of obtaining an EMT ≥ 7 mm compared to no/other contraception.

conclusionsIn this study, previous use of LNG-IUS was associated with decreased endometrial growth in women undergoing IVF/ICSI.

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EndometriumFertilization in VitroHormonal ContraceptionIntrauterine Devices, MedicatedLevonorgestrelSperm Injections, IntracytoplasmicAdolescentAdultCohort StudiesDenmarkFemaleHumansMiddle AgedYoung AdultLevonorgestrelartcontraceptionendometrial thicknessendometriumlevonorgestrel intrauterine system

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PMID40665779
PMCPMC12411652

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