title: [Indications for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer].
abstract: The main indications of IVF-ET, i.e. tubal sterility, idiopathic infertility and male infertility are critically discussed. Tubal sterility is in our opinion the only clear clinical indication. The IVF-ET application in cases of idiopathic infertility can be considered as an empirical therapeutic approach. According to our own results and those of other authors, male infertility is the most questionable indication to IVF-ET.
mesh_terms: D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000628:therapy; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013076:Sperm Count; D013081:Sperm Motility; D013084:Sperm-Ovum Interactions
vernacular_title: Indications de la fertilisation in vitro et transfert d'embryons.