Intravenous immunoglobulin for patients with repeated failure of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer / 대한산부인과학회잡지
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
;
: 22-25, 2000.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-193325
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The implantation failure after embryo-transfer (ET) is a major continuing problem in in vitro fertilization (IVF). This study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of intravenous immunoglobulin for treatment of individuals experiencing repeated unexplained in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) failure.METHODS:
A total of nine consecutive infertile patients who failed to become pregnant after previous IVF-ET replacing at least three or more normal developed embryos each were included in our study. During the subsequent new IVF-ET cycle, each women received intravenous immunoglobulin 500mg/kg before the embryo transfer.RESULTS:
Only one implantation occurred. There were no remarkable side effects. A specific effect of intravenous immunoglobulin for patients with repeated IVF-ET failure could not be demonstrated.CONCLUSION:
High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin may not be useful for patients with repeated failure of embryo transfer.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Immunoglobulins
/
Fertilization in Vitro
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Embryo Transfer
/
Embryonic Structures
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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