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Subfertility: causes, treatment and outcome.

G David Adamson1, Valerie L Baker

  • 1Fertility Physicians of Northern California, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. vbaker@fpnc.com

Best Practice & Research. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|May 22, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study reviews common causes of infertility, including ovulatory disorders and male factors. Treatments range from ovulation induction and surgery to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg donation, offering hope for many couples.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Gynecology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Subfertility stems from diverse causes like ovulatory dysfunction, tubal disease, endometriosis, uterine issues, and male factors.
  • Unexplained infertility accounts for 5-10% of cases after comprehensive assessment.
  • Interpreting infertility treatment data requires careful consideration of limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline common causes of subfertility.
  • To discuss available treatment options for various infertility types.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of different interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established causes of subfertility.
  • Analysis of treatment efficacy for anovulatory infertility, tubal disease, endometriosis, uterine abnormalities, and male factor infertility.

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  • Evaluation of assisted reproductive technologies like intra-uterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).

    • Main Results:

    • Ovulation induction is highly successful in anovulatory women, barring ovarian failure.
    • Surgical interventions can address tubal damage, adhesions, endometriosis, and uterine abnormalities.
    • Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are key for male factor and unexplained infertility.
    • Egg donation offers a highly effective solution for age-related infertility.

    Conclusions:

    • A range of treatments exist for subfertility, tailored to specific causes.
    • Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IUI and IVF are crucial for managing complex infertility cases.
    • Age-related infertility and unexplained infertility can often be successfully managed with ART and other interventions.