Effectiveness of intrauterine insemination in subfertile couples with an isolated cervical factor: a randomized clinical trial

Fertil Steril. 2007 Dec;88(6):1692-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.01.124. Epub 2007 May 7.

Abstract

After randomization of subfertile couples with an isolated cervical factor to intrauterine insemination for 6 months or expectant management for 6 months, 26 women (51%) vs. 16 women (33%) conceived, respectively. Of these pregnancies, 22 (43%) vs. 13 (27%) were ongoing (relative risk, 1.6; 95% confidence interval, 0.91 to 2.8). There was one multiple pregnancy in the group that was allocated to intrauterine insemination. This trial suggests a beneficial effect of IUI in couples with an isolated cervical factor.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Cervix Uteri* / pathology
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / diagnosis
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Insemination, Artificial / methods*
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Treatment Outcome