The APIUS study in Amsterdam UMC & LUMC Leiden

The Amsterdam UMC and the LUMC makes it possible to voluntarily participate in the additional APIUS sub-study. The letters stand for Amsterdam PIpelle UltraSound.

During each visit (at the start and after 3, 6 and 12 months), an ultrasound will be used to look extra closely for changes in the wall of the uterus and some tissue from the uterus will be taken using a thin tube (Pipelle).

This examination is carried out because we want to know more about how the uterine lining is changing to prevend implantation of a pregnancy.

The examination is painful for a short time (less than a minute), comparable to the insertion of an IUD. A painkiller can be taken beforehand. Afterwards you may experience some bleeding for a few days.

An additional consent form will be signed before participating in the APIUS study

There is an additional fee of €50 per time for this voluntary additional examination.