Pregnancy successes in the infertile couple.
Three hundred sixteen pregnancies achieved in infertile couples attending Chelsea Hospital for Women, London, during a 2-year period are analysed (31% of total clinic attendance). Almost half the patients tested had ovulation defects, but in 11.4% more than one factor was present. Although 22.4% and 33.9% were apparently successfully treated for male and ovulation problems, respectively, and in 8.2% multiple therapy was undergone, in 33.4% success could not be attributed to any form of therapy. Chance of pregnancy diminish with time but seasonal fluctuation was noted in the pregnancies achieved. Eighty-three percent proceeded to live delivery.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D012621:Seasons; D013997:Time Factors
D006062:Gonadotropins; D002996:Clomiphene