In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer as a treatment for infertility
Corabian P
Record ID 31998008143
English
Authors' objectives:
The intent of this report is to inform medical practitioners and the public on the current status of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) as a treatment for various types of infertility, and on its use and coverage in Canada.
Authors' recommendations:
Reliable conclusions cannot be drawn on the effectiveness of IVF-ET for most indications. The available evidence supports the use of IVF-ET as a treatment of infertility related to damaged, occluded or absent Fallopian tubes. For other indications, the present evidence does not establish whether IVF-ET is more effective than receiving conventional treatment or no treatment at all. Long-term, well-designed, prospective controlled clinical trials are required to determine when and for what indications IVF-ETis effective and what its long-term health effects are on both mothers and their babies.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
1997
URL for published report:
http://www.ihe.ca/advanced-search/in-vitro-fertilization-and-embryo-transfer-as-a-treatment-for-infertility
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Embryo Transfer
- Fertilization in Vitro
- Infertility
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute of Health Economics
Contact Address:
1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N4. Tel: +1 780 448 4881; Fax: +1 780 448 0018;
Contact Name:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Contact Email:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Copyright:
<p>Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, 1997</p>
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