title: Heparin for assisted reproduction: summary of a Cochrane review.
abstract: It is suggested that heparin given in the peri-implantation period may improve clinical outcomes in women undergoing assisted reproduction techniques (ART). This systematic review evaluates the use of heparin in subfertile women undergoing ART.
authors.affiliation: Reproductive Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Muhammad Ahsan
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Akhtar
authors.affiliation: Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Shyamaly
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sur
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Raine-Fenning
authors.affiliation: Fertility Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Kannamannadiar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jayaprakasan
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thornton
authors.affiliation: Clinical Sciences Research Institute, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Siobhan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Quenby
authors.affiliation: Cochrane Office, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address: j.marjoribanks@auckland.ac.nz.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marjoribanks
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D018873:Pregnancy Rate; D015995:Prevalence; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
keywords: Anticoagulants; assisted reproductive techniques; heparin; live birth; pregnancy