Title: Assessment of the factors that influence the effectiveness of intrauterine insemination.

POPLINE Document Number: 277014

Author(s):

Nabhan AF

Source citation:

Egyptian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 Apr-Jun;26(4-6):491-499.

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the factors influence the outcome of intrauterine insemination. Study Design: A prospective study of the outcome of 1120 consecutive intrauterine insemination cycles. Total of 224 women participated in this study over a period from March 1997 to September 1999. They were recruited from the infertility outpatient clinic, department of obstetrics and gynecology, Ain Shams University. Women were alternatively assigned to receive intrauterine insemination or super-ovulation plus intrauterine insemination. Results: The use of controlled ovarian hyper-stimulation and IUI yielded higher pregnancy outcome then IUI in non-stimulated cycles (p < 0.0001). The pregnant cycles occurred when the woman was younger (p < 0.01), when the ovaries showed at least 2 follicles in response to the stimulation protocol (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The main factors that influence the results of intrauterine insemination protocols are patient age, the number of follicles at the time of intrauterine insemination, and sperm motility in the inseminate. (author's)

Keywords:

Egypt
Research Report
Clinical Research
Prospective Studies
Women in Development
Artificial Insemination
Ovulation
Age Factors
Africa, Northern
Africa
Developing Countries
Research Methodology
Studies
Economic Development
Economic Factors
Reproductive Technologies
Reproduction
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population