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The Potential Use of Intrauterine Insemination as a Basic Option for Infertility : A Review for Technology-Limited Medical Settings
Joint Authors
Abdelkader, Abdelrahman M.
Yeh, John
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
There is an asymmetric allocation of technology and other resources for infertility services.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a process of placing washed spermatozoa transcervically into the uterine cavity for treatment of infertility.
This is a review of literature for the potential use of IUI as a basic infertility treatment in technology-limited settings.
Study design.
Review of articles on treatment of infertility using IUI.
Results.
Aspects regarding the use of IUI are reviewed, including ovarian stimulation, semen parameters associated with good outcomes, methods of sperm preparation, timing of IUI, and number of inseminations.
Implications of the finding in light of the needs of low-technology medical settings are summarized.
Conclusion.
The reviewed evidence suggests that IUI is less expensive, less invasive, and comparably effective for selected patients as a first-line treatment for couples with unexplained or male factor infertility.
Those couples may be offered three to six IUI cycles in technology-limited settings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abdelkader, Abdelrahman M.& Yeh, John. 2009. The Potential Use of Intrauterine Insemination as a Basic Option for Infertility : A Review for Technology-Limited Medical Settings. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482807
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abdelkader, Abdelrahman M.& Yeh, John. The Potential Use of Intrauterine Insemination as a Basic Option for Infertility : A Review for Technology-Limited Medical Settings. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482807
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abdelkader, Abdelrahman M.& Yeh, John. The Potential Use of Intrauterine Insemination as a Basic Option for Infertility : A Review for Technology-Limited Medical Settings. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482807
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482807