In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Adelaide at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
A review is presented summarizing the in vitro fertilization experience at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Initial attempts utilizing the normal cycle were unsuccessful in obtaining a pregnancy. Since 1982 the overall ongoing pregnancy rate has been 21% per embryo transfer, 16% per laparoscopy, and 12% per treatment cycle. A detailed description of presently utilized methodology is presented.
D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D002469:Cell Separation; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000494:pharmacology; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000652:urine; D008596:Menotropins / Q000494:pharmacology; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D009865:Oocytes / Q000166:cytology; D010060:Ovulation / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011786:Quality Control
D002996:Clomiphene; D004958:Estradiol; D008596:Menotropins; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone