Intra-uterine fluid motion due to myometrial contractions: A mechanism for embryo transport

Osnat Eytan*, David Elad, Joseph Hartoov, Ariel J. Jaffa

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Abstract

The uterine wall contractions in non-pregnant women were analyzed to determine the mechanisms of intra-uterine embryo transport. Trans-vaginal ultrasound images of endometrial motility were used and intra-uterine flow was simulated by a model of viscous flow. The myometrial contractions were responsible for intra-uterine fluid motion. The structural organization of myometrial muscle fibers may induced asymmetric and non-periodic uterine wall motility. As a result, the embryo may be transported within the upper region of the uterine cavity in a chaotic trajectory until it reaches an appropriate implantation site at the wall. In other cases, it may reach a non-optimal implantation site far away from the fundus, which will end with a miscarriage.

Original languageEnglish
Pages65-66
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 1997
EventProceedings of the 1997 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition - Dallas, TX, USA
Duration: 16 Nov 199721 Nov 1997

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1997 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
CityDallas, TX, USA
Period16/11/9721/11/97

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