Induction of ovulation in phase I of the in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer programme at Tygerberg Hospital

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dc.contributor.authorVan Schouwenburg, J. A. M. H.
dc.contributor.authorKruger, T. F.
dc.date.accessioned2011-03-18T14:59:42Z
dc.date.available2011-03-18T14:59:42Z
dc.date.issued1985-05
dc.descriptionArticle
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
dc.description.abstractTwo different protocols for ovulation induction used in phase I of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) programme at Tygerberg Hospital are presented. Previous experience with gonadotrophins and clomiphene citrate was applied in the development of the protocols. By means of experience gained during ovulation induction it was possible to establish critical values for the parameters of follicle maturity, which are used to determine the optimal time for follicle aspiration. Ultrasonically measured follicle size, critical serum oestradiol levels for each mature follicle and cervical mucus scoring were the parameters used. Fifty-one ova were obtained during 29 of the 34 attempts at follicle aspiration. Only 5 of the ova were immature. At least 1 mature ovum was obtained at 80% of all laparoscopies. Twenty-three embryos were transferred to 15 patients, and 3 pregnancies occurred. As a result of this programme 2 babies were born - the first in South Africa by IVF and embryo transfer.en_ZA
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dc.format.extent3 p. : ill.
dc.identifier.citationVan Schouwenburg, J. A. M. H., Kruger, T. F., 1985.Induction of ovulation in phase I of the in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer programme at Tygerberg Hospital. South Africa medical journal, 11 May: 759-761.
dc.identifier.issn2078-5135 (online) 0256-9574 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7999
dc.language.isoen_ZA
dc.publisherHealth and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
dc.rights.uriThe authors
dc.subjectFertilization in vitro -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectEmbryo transplantation -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titleInduction of ovulation in phase I of the in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer programme at Tygerberg Hospitalen_ZA
dc.typeArticle
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