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The changing pattern of a comprehensive infertility clinic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

John Newton ,
Sue Craig  and
David Joyce
John Newton
Affiliation:
WHO Clinical Research Centre in Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King's College Hospital, London
Sue Craig
Affiliation:
WHO Clinical Research Centre in Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King's College Hospital, London
David Joyce
Affiliation:
WHO Clinical Research Centre in Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King's College Hospital, London
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Summary

The results of a comprehensive daily fertility clinic are presented for the years 1970–72, together with a 2-month schedule of investigation for the couples. Twenty-seven per cent had ovulation problems, 18% fallopian tube blockage or adhesions, 25% oligo- or aspermia and 27% were normal to investigation. The treatment of these conditions is discussed; the highest pregnancy rate was seen in those with no treatment (45%) indicating the use of reassurance after complete investigation.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 6 , Issue 4 , October 1974 , pp. 477 - 482
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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