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Data were pooled using random-effects or fixed-effects model, depending on the presence or not of heterogeneity. Heterogeneity was assessed using the\u00a0<jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup> statistic. Subgroup analyses were performed based on the population studied in each RCT, as well as on the timing and method of endometrial biopsy. Certainty of evidence was assessed using the GRADEPro tool.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The probability of live birth was significantly higher in embryo transfer cycles after endometrial scratching as compared to placebo\/sham or no intervention (relative risk-RR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.05\u20131.20; heterogeneity: I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>=46.30%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt;0.001, 28 studies; low certainty). The probability of ongoing pregnancy was not significantly difference between the two groups (RR: 1.07, 95% CI: 0.98\u20131.18; heterogeneity: I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>=27.44%, p=0.15, 11 studies; low certainty). The probability of clinical pregnancy was significantly higher in embryo transfer cycles after endometrial scratching as compared to placebo\/sham or no intervention (RR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.06\u20131.18; heterogeneity: I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>=47.48%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt;0.001, 37 studies; low certainty).<\/jats:p>\n                <jats:p>A subgroup analysis was performed based on the time that endometrial scratching was carried out. When endometrial scratching was performed during the menstrual cycle prior to the embryo transfer cycle a significantly higher probability of live birth was present (RR: 1.18, 95% CI:1.09-1.27; heterogeneity: I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>=39.72%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt;0.001, 21 studies; moderate certainty). On the contrary, no effect on the probability of live birth was present when endometrial injury was performed during the embryo transfer cycle (RR: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.67-1.15; heterogeneity: I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>=65.18%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>=0.33, 5 studies; low certainty).<\/jats:p>\n                <jats:p>In addition, a higher probability of live birth was only present in women with previous IVF failures (RR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.20-1.53; heterogeneity: I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>=0%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt;0.001, 13 studies; moderate certainty) with evidence suggesting that the more IVF failures the more likely endometrial scratching to be beneficial (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>=0.004). The number of times endometrial scratching was performed, as well as the type of instrument used did not appear to affect the probability of live birth.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Endometrial scratching during the menstrual cycle prior to an embryo transfer cycle can lead to a higher probability of live birth in patients with previous IVF failures.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>PROSPERO registration<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>PROSPERO CRD42023433538 (18 Jun 2023)<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1186\/s12958-023-01141-2","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,2]],"date-time":"2023-10-02T05:01:23Z","timestamp":1696222883000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":13,"title":["The role of endometrial scratching prior to in vitro fertilization: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis"],"prefix":"10.1186","volume":"21","author":[{"given":"Maria Chrysoula","family":"Iakovidou","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Efstratios","family":"Kolibianakis","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Leonidas","family":"Zepiridis","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Christos","family":"Venetis","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,2]]},"reference":[{"issue":"6","key":"1141_CR1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1317","DOI":"10.1016\/S0015-0282(03)00345-5","volume":"79","author":"A Barash","year":"2003","unstructured":"Barash A, Dekel N, Fieldust S, Segal I, Schechtman E, Granot I. 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