Title |
In vitro fertilisation for unexplained subfertility.
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, April 2012
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd003357.pub3 |
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Authors |
Pandian Z, Gibreel A, Bhattacharya S |
Abstract |
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a widely accepted treatment for unexplained infertility (NICE 2004), which affects up to a third of all infertile couples. With estimated live birth rates (LBRs) per cycle varying from 33.1% in women aged under 35 years down to 12.5% in women aged between 40 and 42 years (HFEA 2011), its effectiveness has not been rigorously evaluated in comparison with other treatments. With increasing awareness of the role of expectant management, less-invasive procedures such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), and concerns about multiple pregnancies and costs associated with IVF, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of IVF against other treatment options in couples with unexplained infertility. |
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