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Published on: May 25, 2019
Gamete intrafallopian transfer: A preliminary experience
I N Hinduja1, A K Gupta1, J P Shah1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay 400012, India.
Background:
After in vitro fertilizationand embryo transfer for tubal infertility, gamete intrafallopian transfer has been introduced for patients with non-tubal infertility. However, the gametes need to be transferred in 2 to 5 minutes and the distance between the operating theatre and tissue culture laboratory delayed its introduction at our hospital.
Methods And Patients:
To overcome this problem we designed a box in which gametes could be stored. Using gametes taken from this box and employing the standard technique, we achieved 5 pregnancies in 39 infertile women.
Results:
From 41 treatment cycles, 39 women underwent oocyte retrieval. Five pregnancies were achieved of which 4 delivered live births at full term and 1 ended in abortion. Our first gamete intrafallopian transfer baby was born on 6 January 1988.
Conclusion:
The gamete intrafallopian transfer technique can be successfullyadapted for India.
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