International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (IJRM) · 2009 · 10 citations · 22 references
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Reproductive SciencesFertilityReproductive HealthGynecologySemen AnalysisReproductive BiologyInfertility DiagnosisTubal InfertilityFemale InfertilityImplantation (Embryology)Reproductive MedicineMale InfertilityPublic HealthUterine DisordersInfertilityAndrologyTubal Factor InfertilityMaternal HealthFertility PreservationHuman ReproductionUterine ReceptivityMedicineWomen's Health
Background: Endometriosis is one of the most challenging diseases that constitute 20% - 40% of women searching for their infertility diagnosis. Objective: This study was undertaken in order to compare the outcome of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) in women with endometriosis, and tubal factor infertility as controls. Materials and Methods: From 2005 to 2006 a retrospective study was carried out in patients with endometriosis (n=80) and tubal infertility (n=57) after treatment with IVF/ICSI. The main outcome measures were ovarian responsiveness, quality of oocytes, implantation, pregnancy and ongoing pregnancy rates. Appropriate statistical analysis was performed using χ2 and student t-tests. Results: No differences were found in mean number of ampoules of hMG, duration of
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Eric S. Surrey, Kaylen M. Silverberg, M. Surrey et al. · Fertility and Sterility · 2002 · 223 citations · Full text