Infertility is a common problem. Approximately one in seven North American couples will
experience it, either by being unable to conceive after a year of trying or by experiencing …

The inability to achieve pregnancy after one year or more of regular unprotected intercourse
is a major life crises for many married couples. Often it takes years of trying to conceive and …

The advanced reproductive technologies are an acceptably safe but invasive method to treat
infertility. The decision to proceed with IVF/ET should be based on 1) a complete infertility …

A pilot program of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer at McMaster University is
described. Fourteen couples with a clinical diagnosis of infertility due to apparent tubal …

Twenty‐five women who tried in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF/ET) at six
hospitals were interviewed. All expressed satisfaction with the procedure, but some voiced …

Results from a follow-up questionnaire completed by 28 women who had unsuccessfully
completed one or more trials of in vitro fertilization (IVF) are reported. The mean time lapse …

Conception is a matter of chance. A couple's monthly probability of conceiving naturally is
known as their fecundability. The average “normal” fecundability (as a proportion) is …

A survey was made of 121 patients who withdrew from an in‐vitro fertilization and embryo
transfer programme, and the reasons leading to withdrawal were solicited by a …

In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has been criticized for being too costly to permit ready access to
needy patients, either through their own funds or through those of third party providers …

Infertility remains a difficult clinical problem but with only a small amount of effort most clinics
can improve facilities and streamline investigations. Lack of continuity remains one of the …