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In vitro fertilization in tuberculous infertility.
Journal of in Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer : IVF
|December 1, 1985
Summary
In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers a viable treatment for infertility caused by genital tuberculosis. This study found successful pregnancies in women with conditions like tuberculous salpingitis, demonstrating IVF
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Gynecology
Background:
- Genital tuberculosis is a significant cause of female infertility.
- Histopathological evidence confirms tuberculosis in the reproductive organs.
- Limited treatment options exist for infertility stemming from genital TB.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for treating infertility in women with genital tuberculosis.
- To assess pregnancy and delivery rates following IVF in this specific patient group.
Main Methods:
- Twenty women with histologically confirmed genital tuberculosis underwent 49 IVF attempts.
- Preliminary evaluations included laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
- Common lesions identified were tuberculous salpingitis, endometritis, and pelvic peritoneal tuberculosis.
Main Results:
- Five successful deliveries and one ongoing pregnancy were achieved.
- The study involved 49 in vitro fertilization attempts in 20 women.
- Tuberculous salpingitis was the most frequent histopathological finding.
Conclusions:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) is currently the primary and most effective treatment for infertility associated with genital tuberculosis.
- IVF demonstrates promising outcomes for women with reproductive challenges due to tuberculosis.