The present status of assisted reproductive technology in Asia-Oceania.
This is a survey on the present status of assisted reproductive technology in the Asia-Oceanic region. The survey formats were sent to the 19-member societies of AOFOG. By the end of August 1991, 11 countries responded: Australia, Egypt, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Republic of China, Singapore and Thailand. This report is a summary of data from 12 countries including Korea. It comprised of 14 headings: IVF, GIFT, AIH, AID, donor sperm in ART, donor eggs in ART, preembryos from IVF for donation, cryopreservation of eggs, cryopreservation of fertilized eggs and preembryos, research of preembryos, surrogate mothers, additional procedures, quality assurance in reproductive technology and formation of policy for emerging reproductive technology. Each heading is composed of status of regulations, cost and coverage and the results and management of program.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea.
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Chang
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Choi
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Moon
D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D001315:Australia; D003625:Data Collection; D004534:Egypt; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012099:Reproductive Techniques / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*