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Artificial insemination by donor: a review of 12 years' experience

1982; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 14; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0021932000014115

1469-7599

G. L. Foss,

Reproductive Biology and Fertility

Summary Twelve years' experience of AID in a non-NHS clinic is reviewed. Of 381 women treated, 230 became pregnant at least once; 308 pregnancies were achieved in 450 courses of treatment (68%) resulting in 263 live births (85%). For women aged over 35 years the pregnancy rate was 47%. Timing of insemination and treatment with clomiphene are described. The use of fresh or frozen semen and future developments are discussed.