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In vitro fertilization. The Jamaican experience.

J Frederick1, S Wynter, V DaCosta

  • 1Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health, University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|May 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study reports successful initial in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes for infertile couples, achieving a 20.8% pregnancy rate with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. The program also managed ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) cases effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • In Vitro Fertilization
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Assisted reproductive technologies aim to help infertile couples conceive.
  • Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation is a key component of in vitro fertilization (IVF) protocols.
  • Establishing new fertility programs requires careful monitoring and evaluation of initial outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an initial in vitro fertilization (IVF) program.
  • To assess pregnancy rates and the incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in a new assisted reproduction program.
  • To establish a benchmark for future IVF treatments at the Fertility Management Unit.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight infertile couples underwent IVF and embryo transfer.

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  • Pre-treatment criteria included specific follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and oestradiol (E2) levels.
  • Down-regulation used buserelin acetate, followed by ovarian hyperstimulation with pergonal.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 294 oocytes were retrieved, with 138 fertilized.
    • Five patients (20.8%) achieved positive pregnancy tests.
    • Three patients (0.1%) experienced ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), all successfully treated.

    Conclusions:

    • The initial IVF program demonstrated promising success rates for infertile couples.
    • Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocols can be safely implemented with effective OHSS management.
    • These positive outcomes support the future potential of the Fertility Management Unit.