One stop fertility clinic

Adam Magos, A. Magos, A Al-Khouri, P Scott, Peter Scott, A. Taylor, Alexander Taylor, Malini Sharma, M Sharma, Lucie Buck, L Buck, Lynne Chapman, L Chapman, P Tsirkas, Panos Tsirkas, NA Kailas, N Kailas, G Mastrogamvrakis, George Mastrogamvrakis
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2005 · vol. 25(2) , pp. 153–159 · doi:10.1080/01443610500040794 · PMID:15814395 · W1970476598
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This observational study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an outpatient "one-stop" fertility investigation, finding it well-tolerated, efficient, and appreciated by most couples, although not suitable for all.

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UNLABELLED: The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of out-patient based investigation of infertile couples using a prospective observational study based in a large undergraduate teaching hospital. We studied couples referred to secondary care for investigation of their infertility. Investigations involved pelvic ultrasound, diagnostic hysteroscopy and culdoscopy. The main outcome measures were feasibility of investigations, findings, patient views, and a management plan. RESULTS: 199 of 347 (57.3%) couples referred met our selection criteria, and 162 of this group have attended. Thirty-one (19.1%) were judged to be unsuitable for culdoscopy, and culdoscopy failed in a further 29 (17.9%). The average time for the three procedures was 41.2 (SD 17.2) minutes, and over 1/3 of patients were found to have pelvic pathology. The investigations were well tolerated and there was only one complication necessitating admission to hospital. Most patients appreciated the need for a single hospital visit and the availability of immediate results. CONCLUSIONS: A One Stop approach to the investigation of infertility is attractive but not suitable for or desired by all infertile couples. Organisational issues were also identified.

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infertility

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Infertility Outpatient Clinics, Hospital Patient Acceptance of Health Care Reproductive Health Services Adult Feasibility Studies Female Hospitals, Teaching Humans Infertility London Male Middle Aged Outpatient Clinics, Hospital Outpatient Clinics, Hospital Prospective Studies Reproductive Health Services State Medicine Surveys and Questionnaires United Kingdom

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