WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Re: Benefits of IUI with Superovulation

Re: Benefits of IUI with Superovulation

From: Laurie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 08:36:41 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Wendy: "Re: Uterine Suspension and Pregnancy"
Previous message: Laurie: "Re: infected genital piercings"
In reply to: Lynn: "Benefits of IUI with Superovulation"

At Sun, 29 Jun 1997, Lynn wrote: >
>I am about to begin my first treatment cycle with Fertinex (dx:
>unexplained infertility), and have read several statements which
>indicate that there is a higher conception rate when using
>superovulation therapy combined with intrauterine insemination. However,
>I have not been able to locate any bibliographies which would point
>towards the source of these studies.
>
>My RE's office does not perform IUI, but when I mentioned these
>"studies" to my RE, he said he'd be interested in seeing the reports of
>these studies and would begin offering IUI if this can be proven.
>
>Would you be able to point me in the right direction? I would greatly
>appreciate your help!
>
>Thanks!

As with many things in medicine, there are conflicting studies (for example, Zikopoulos et al in Human Reproduction 8(4): 563-7, 1993 Apr found no difference between IUI and timed intercourse).

But, three more recent randomized studies DO show benefit:

Arcaini L et al., Journal of Reproductive Medicine 41 (8): 614-8, 1996 Aug.

Chung CC et al, Human Reproductioin 10(12): 3139-41, 1995 Dec.

Gregoriou O et al., International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, 48(1): 55-9, 1995 Jan.

By the way, with free Medline soon available over the internet, everyone will be able to do searches and find relevant articles.

Good luck with your Fertinex treatment!

--
Laurie Lovely, MD
RE fellow, UNC-Chapel Hill

Next message: Wendy: "Re: Uterine Suspension and Pregnancy"
Previous message: Laurie: "Re: infected genital piercings"
In reply to: Lynn: "Benefits of IUI with Superovulation"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: