Recent advances in female infertility assessment and treatment

Wayne R. Gillett
In: Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2007 · vol. 2(4) , pp. 501–513 · doi:10.1586/17474108.2.4.501 · W2034724319
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This review discusses recent advances in female infertility assessment, focusing on aging populations and obesity, and highlights laparoscopy and IVF as key diagnostic and treatment modalities, respectively.

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Issues relevant to the current management of female infertility include the aging female infertile population and the obesity epidemic. Diagnosis is straightforward when causes are severe and laparoscopy is still the preferred method for assessing for tubal factor infertility and endometriosis. Laparoscopy can be timed to take advantage of the spontaneous pregnancy rate that exists mainly in unexplained infertility. IVF remains the dominant treatment, although traditional measures still have a major role. Internationally, IVF opportunities are limited in view of cost. The New Zealand system offers a prioritization system that enables public access to IVF for couples most in need and for those most likely to benefit.

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