Abstract
In couples with unexplained infertility, no convincing evidence is available that treatment with intra uterine insemination (IUI) with or without ovarian stimulation (OS) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF) improves pregnancy rates compared to expectant management. Expectant management in couples with unexplained infertility leads to live birth rates varying between 10 and 50 % per year, depending on their prognosis, based on female age, duration of subfertility and the outcomes of the fertility workup. Optimal implementation of expectant management in couples with good prospects of natural conception can prevent unnecessary treatments, complications and costs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Unexplained Infertility |
Subtitle of host publication | Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Treatment |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 241-243 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781493921409 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781493921393 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published or Issued - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Expectant management
- Intra uterine insemination
- Prognostic models
- Tailored expectant management
- Unexplained infertility
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Health Professions
- General Medicine