Results of phase I of the in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer programme at Tygerberg Hospital
Date
1985-05
Authors
Kruger, T. F.
Van Schouwenburg, J. A. M. H.
Stander, F. S. H.
Van den Heever, A. D.
Van Zyl, J. A.
Menkveld, R.
Kopper, K.
De Villiers, A.
Conradie, E.
Odendaal, H. J.
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Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Phase I (3 June - 31 October 1983) of the in vitro
fertilization (IVF) programme at Tygerberg Hospital is
outlined in this article. This programme led to the
birth of the first IVF baby in South Africa after fertilization
and embryo transfer (ET) took place at this
institution. The baby was born on 29 April 1984; a
second baby was born on 20 June 1984.
During phase I 24 laparoscopies were performed;
32 oocytes were obtained from 56 follicles, of which
62.5% were fertilized. Eleven ETs were performed, which led to 3 pregnancies. An ongoing pregnancy
rate of 18% per ET and a pregnancy rate of 12,5%
per laparoscopy were achieved.
Description
The original publication is available at http://archive.samj.org.za/
Article
Article
Keywords
Fertilization in vitro, Embryo transplantation
Citation
Kruger, T. F. et al. 1985. Results of phase I of the in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer programme at Tygerberg Hospital. South African Medical Journal, 67(19):751-754.