ABSTRACT
This audit documents the first experience with in-vitro Fertilization technology in the English-speaking Caribbean. From 1996 to 2000, 121 cycles have been performed in 99 couples utilizing these techniques. After ovarian stimulation, 1,103 oocytes were retrieved (average 9.1) and of these, 65 fertilized normally, with embryo transfer possible in 111 cycles. Twenty-one pregnancies were recorded (21.2 per patient and 18.9 per embryo transfer) and the live birth rate per patient was 12.1. The trend was for the success rate to be better in patients under age 36 years.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Fertilization in Vitro/statistics & numerical data , Maternal Age , Infertility , Ovulation Induction , Caribbean Region , Embryo Transfer/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
The rare condition of strings of a missing intrauterine contraceptive device presenting at the anus is described. Partial removal was achieved via the rectum and this was followed by a normal uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.
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Humans , Adult , Female , Anal Canal , Intrauterine Device Expulsion , Intrauterine Devices/adverse effectsABSTRACT
The peri-operative factors surrounding the patient subjected to vaginal hysterectomy were reviewed. Most of the patients were post-menopausal, and the indication for surgery cases was utero-vaginal descent. Regionalanaesthesia was associated with less blood loss, while lower blood losses were associated with fewer complications and shorter hospitalization. Overall, the morbidity was low (8%), and the mortality was zero