The first series of the simplified IVF-ET Programme in Songklanagarind Hospital

Abstract

Objective to study the outcomes of the in vitro fertilisation-embryo transfer programme in Songklanagarind Hospital.

Patients Twenty-eight infertile couples indicated for assisted reproduction.

Interventions Twenty-eight female partners were stimulated using a long protocol and ultrasonographic monitoring. The retrieved oocytes were transported from the operative room to the laboratory by a mobile Earle-HEPES culture system. They were then inseminated in vitro and the embryos were cultured under a mineral oil layer. The three best embryos were transferred to the uterine cavity 48 hours after retrieval. The serum hCG was assayed 2 weeks later.

Main outcome measures Fertilisation rate, implantation rate, and clinical pregnancy rate.

Results Twenty-six oocyte retrieval cycles in this series resulted in 64.1% fertilisation rate, 16% implantation rate, and 34.6% clinical pregnancy rate (per retrieval cycle). No complication or abortion was reported.

Conclusion The outcomes of the first series of the IVF-ET programme in Songklanagarind Hospital were satisfactory.