The expectancy of pregnancy for "normal" infertile couples.
The prognosis of unexplained infertility was studied for 47 couples. The cumulative rate of pregnancy was 65%, with 81% achieving a full-term pregnancy. The type and duration of infertility, the age of the woman, and the previous use of contraceptives did not significantly modify the results. This study indicates that a complete investigative protocol should include laparoscopy. It also suggests caution in the application of untried empirical treatments to normal infertile couples.
D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral