Activity of the Human Non-Pregnant Uterus

Jacobson, Edmund; Lackner, Julius E.; Sinykin, Melvin B.

doi:10.2307/1417531

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“…However, like IUP, the EHG method is invasive and the stimulation of electrode placement may induce or alter uterine contractility. 31,32 Nakai et al first reported the observation of uterine peristalsis on MRI using cine mode display and, in 2003, demonstrated the use of cine MRI to observe uterine contractility. 33 Transient changes in junctional zone signal intensity represent changes in tissue characteristics, likely the result of contractions.…”

Section: Measurement Of Uterine Peristalsismentioning

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Impairment of Uterine Contractility Is Associated with Unexplained Infertility

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Abdallah

et al. 2020

Semin Reprod Med

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The uterine junctional zone represents the juncture between endometrium and myometrium. The junctional zone is hormonally dependent and displays continuous peristaltic activity throughout the menstrual cycle in the nonpregnant state which is concerned with sperm transport and embryo implantation. Peristalsis may be observed using various invasive and noninvasive modalities, of which ultrasound is the most readily applied in the clinical setting. Women with pelvic pathology display alterations in uterine peristalsis which may contribute to infertility. Characterization of peristalsis in infertility subgroups, the development of a subjective peristalsis tool, and the application of potential therapeutics to an assisted reproductive treatment setting are the subject of ongoing investigation. Meta-analysis indicates a potential role for oxytocin antagonist in the improvement of fertility treatments.

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Section: Measurement Of Uterine Peristalsismentioning

confidence: 99%