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* Some recommend controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with [[clomiphene]] for better results.<ref name="pmid29174128">{{cite journal| author=Farquhar CM, Liu E, Armstrong S, Arroll N, Lensen S, Brown J| title=Intrauterine insemination with ovarian stimulation versus expectant management for unexplained infertility (TUI): a pragmatic, open-label, randomised, controlled, two-centre trial. | journal=Lancet | year= 2018 | volume= 391 | issue= 10119 | pages= 441-450 | pmid=29174128 | doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32406-6 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=29174128  }} </ref>
* Some recommend controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with [[clomiphene]] for better results.<ref name="pmid29174128">{{cite journal| author=Farquhar CM, Liu E, Armstrong S, Arroll N, Lensen S, Brown J| title=Intrauterine insemination with ovarian stimulation versus expectant management for unexplained infertility (TUI): a pragmatic, open-label, randomised, controlled, two-centre trial. | journal=Lancet | year= 2018 | volume= 391 | issue= 10119 | pages= 441-450 | pmid=29174128 | doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32406-6 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=29174128  }} </ref>
====In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer====
====In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer====
*In vitro fertilization is indicated in patients with disease of the [[fallopian tube]], unexplained infertility, [[endometriosis]], failure of ovulation induction, [[mullerian agenesis]].
*In vitro fertilization is indicated in patients with disease of the [[fallopian tube]], unexplained infertility, [[endometriosis]], failure of ovulation induction, [[mullerian agenesis]].<ref name="pmid28381082">{{cite journal| author=Bortoletto P, Bakkensen J, Anchan RM| title=Embryo transfer: timing and techniques. | journal=Minerva Endocrinol | year= 2018 | volume= 43 | issue= 1 | pages= 57-68 | pmid=28381082 | doi=10.23736/S0391-1977.17.02649-9 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28381082  }} </ref>
* The first step in IVF is down regulation of [[pituitary]] to prevent [[Luteinizing hormone|LH]] surge with GnRH agonists.
* The first step in IVF is down regulation of [[pituitary]] to prevent [[Luteinizing hormone|LH]] surge with GnRH agonists.
* Once [[Luteinizing hormone]] surge is prevented and adequate down regulation is achieved, controlled [[ovary|ovarian]] hyper stimulation is done with exogenous [[gonadotropin]]s.  
* Once [[Luteinizing hormone]] surge is prevented and adequate down regulation is achieved, controlled [[ovary|ovarian]] hyper stimulation is done with exogenous [[gonadotropin]]s.  
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* Excess oocytes and [[embryo]]s can be cryopreserved for the future.
* Excess oocytes and [[embryo]]s can be cryopreserved for the future.
====Gamete intrafallopial transfer====
====Gamete intrafallopial transfer====
* In this procedure, both thr sperm and unfertilized [[oocyte]]s are transferred into the [[fallopian tube]]s.
* In this procedure, both thr sperm and unfertilized [[oocyte]]s are transferred into the [[fallopian tube]]s.<ref name="pmid8254592">{{cite journal| author=Abramovici H, Dirnfeld M, Bornstein J, Lissak A, Gonen Y| title=Gamete intrafallopian transfer. An overview. | journal=J Reprod Med | year= 1993 | volume= 38 | issue= 9 | pages= 698-702 | pmid=8254592 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8254592  }} </ref>
* This procedure requires that the woman have patent tubes and a normal [[uterus|uterine]] cavity.
* This procedure requires that the woman have patent tubes and a normal [[uterus|uterine]] cavity.
* Ovarian hyperstimulation is done as in IVF and the collected oocytes along with sperm are placed laparoscopically into the distal end of the fallopian tube.
* Ovarian hyperstimulation is done as in IVF and the collected oocytes along with sperm are placed laparoscopically into the distal end of the fallopian tube.
* This procedure is more expensive than IVF but has a better success rate.  
* This procedure is more expensive than IVF but has a better success rate.  
====Zygote intrafallopial transfer====
====Zygote intrafallopial transfer====
* The fertilized oocyte is placed in the [[fallopian tube]] one day after [[in vitro fertilization]].
* The fertilized oocyte is placed in the [[fallopian tube]] one day after [[in vitro fertilization]].<ref name="pmid8059813">{{cite journal| author=Patton GW, Holtz G, Edwards A, Swartz K| title=Transvaginal embryo transfer during the zygote intrafallopian tube transfer procedure. | journal=Am J Obstet Gynecol | year= 1994 | volume= 171 | issue= 2 | pages= 359-63; discussion 363-4 | pmid=8059813 | doi=10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70035-4 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8059813  }} </ref>
* Placement is done either [[laparoscopic surgery|laparoscopically]] or via uterine ostium.
* Placement is done either [[laparoscopic surgery|laparoscopically]] or via uterine ostium.
* The risk of [[ectopic pregnancy]] is higher in this procedure compared to IVF.
* The risk of [[ectopic pregnancy]] is higher in this procedure compared to IVF.
====Intracytoplasmic sperm injection====
====Intracytoplasmic sperm injection====
* This procedure is indicated in [[oligospermia]], [[asthenospermia]], congenital absence of [[vas deferens]], unexplained infertility etc.
* This procedure is indicated in [[oligospermia]], [[asthenospermia]], congenital absence of [[vas deferens]], unexplained infertility etc.<ref name="pmid29967387">{{cite journal| author=Esteves SC, Roque M, Bedoschi G, Haahr T, Humaidan P| title=Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for male infertility and consequences for offspring. | journal=Nat Rev Urol | year= 2018 | volume= 15 | issue= 9 | pages= 535-562 | pmid=29967387 | doi=10.1038/s41585-018-0051-8 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=29967387  }} </ref>
* A single [[spermatid]] or [[spermatozoon]] is injected directly into the [[cytoplasm]] of an [[oocyte]] by puncturing the [[zona pellucida]] through an operating [[microscope]].
* A single [[spermatid]] or [[spermatozoon]] is injected directly into the [[cytoplasm]] of an [[oocyte]] by puncturing the [[zona pellucida]] through an operating [[microscope]].
* ICSI is found to be more effective than the other methods of micro manipulation such as subzonal implantation.
* ICSI is found to be more effective than the other methods of micro manipulation such as subzonal implantation.
====Others====
====Others====
* [[Embryo]] or [[oocyte]] donation can help in cases of [[premature ovarian failure]], [[anovulation]], old age, failed [[Assisted reproductive technology|ART]] cycles.
* [[Embryo]] or [[oocyte]] donation can help in cases of [[premature ovarian failure]], [[anovulation]], old age, failed [[Assisted reproductive technology|ART]] cycles.
* Women without a functional [[uterus]] may benefit from gestational surrogacy.
* Women without a functional [[uterus]] may benefit from gestational surrogacy.<ref name="pmid30568349">{{cite journal| author=Patel NH, Jadeja YD, Bhadarka HK, Patel MN, Patel NH, Sodagar NR| title=Insight into Different Aspects of Surrogacy Practices. | journal=J Hum Reprod Sci | year= 2018 | volume= 11 | issue= 3 | pages= 212-218 | pmid=30568349 | doi=10.4103/jhrs.JHRS_138_17 | pmc=6262674 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=30568349  }} </ref>
* [[Oocyte]] cryopreservation can be done in women who are to undergo [[chemotherapy]] or [[radiotherapy]].
* [[Oocyte]] cryopreservation can be done in women who are to undergo [[chemotherapy]] or [[radiotherapy]].<ref name="pmid27006004">{{cite journal| author=Argyle CE, Harper JC, Davies MC| title=Oocyte cryopreservation: where are we now? | journal=Hum Reprod Update | year= 2016 | volume= 22 | issue= 4 | pages= 440-9 | pmid=27006004 | doi=10.1093/humupd/dmw007 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27006004  }} </ref>
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:17, 30 September 2020

Intrauterine insemination

  • Intrauterine insemination is the process of extracting sperm either from husband or a sperm donor and depositing it in the uterine cavity.
  • IUI is successful in women who have ovulatory cycles but have trouble conceiving. Other indications are oligospermia, cervical stenosis or unexplained infertility.[1]
  • For IUI to be successful, the sperm count in the husband/donor must be >1 million.
  • Since the released oocyte only survives for 12-24 hours, the process of insemination might be repeated 2-3 times over the period of 2-3 days.
  • Some recommend controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with clomiphene for better results.[2]

In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

  • In vitro fertilization is indicated in patients with disease of the fallopian tube, unexplained infertility, endometriosis, failure of ovulation induction, mullerian agenesis.[3]
  • The first step in IVF is down regulation of pituitary to prevent LH surge with GnRH agonists.
  • Once Luteinizing hormone surge is prevented and adequate down regulation is achieved, controlled ovarian hyper stimulation is done with exogenous gonadotropins.
  • Growth of follicles is measured with sonography. When 2 or more follicles of adequate size are seen, 5000-10,000 IU human chorionic gonadotropin is given intramuscularly, following which oocyte is retrieved.
  • Retrieved oocyte is placed in culture and washed sperm is placed in the same culture media. The oocyte is then watched for signs of fertilization.
  • The ova which is fertilized and at 6-8 blastomere stage is placed into the uterine cavity.
  • Excess oocytes and embryos can be cryopreserved for the future.

Gamete intrafallopial transfer

  • In this procedure, both thr sperm and unfertilized oocytes are transferred into the fallopian tubes.[4]
  • This procedure requires that the woman have patent tubes and a normal uterine cavity.
  • Ovarian hyperstimulation is done as in IVF and the collected oocytes along with sperm are placed laparoscopically into the distal end of the fallopian tube.
  • This procedure is more expensive than IVF but has a better success rate.

Zygote intrafallopial transfer

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Others

References

  1. Soysal C, Ozmen U (2018). "Intrauterine insemination in ovulatory infertile patients". Niger J Clin Pract. 21 (10): 1374–1379. doi:10.4103/njcp.njcp_64_17. PMID 30297574.
  2. Farquhar CM, Liu E, Armstrong S, Arroll N, Lensen S, Brown J (2018). "Intrauterine insemination with ovarian stimulation versus expectant management for unexplained infertility (TUI): a pragmatic, open-label, randomised, controlled, two-centre trial". Lancet. 391 (10119): 441–450. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32406-6. PMID 29174128.
  3. Bortoletto P, Bakkensen J, Anchan RM (2018). "Embryo transfer: timing and techniques". Minerva Endocrinol. 43 (1): 57–68. doi:10.23736/S0391-1977.17.02649-9. PMID 28381082.
  4. Abramovici H, Dirnfeld M, Bornstein J, Lissak A, Gonen Y (1993). "Gamete intrafallopian transfer. An overview". J Reprod Med. 38 (9): 698–702. PMID 8254592.
  5. Patton GW, Holtz G, Edwards A, Swartz K (1994). "Transvaginal embryo transfer during the zygote intrafallopian tube transfer procedure". Am J Obstet Gynecol. 171 (2): 359–63, discussion 363-4. doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70035-4. PMID 8059813.
  6. Esteves SC, Roque M, Bedoschi G, Haahr T, Humaidan P (2018). "Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for male infertility and consequences for offspring". Nat Rev Urol. 15 (9): 535–562. doi:10.1038/s41585-018-0051-8. PMID 29967387.
  7. Patel NH, Jadeja YD, Bhadarka HK, Patel MN, Patel NH, Sodagar NR (2018). "Insight into Different Aspects of Surrogacy Practices". J Hum Reprod Sci. 11 (3): 212–218. doi:10.4103/jhrs.JHRS_138_17. PMC 6262674. PMID 30568349.
  8. Argyle CE, Harper JC, Davies MC (2016). "Oocyte cryopreservation: where are we now?". Hum Reprod Update. 22 (4): 440–9. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmw007. PMID 27006004.