Fluoroscopic tubal recanalization in tubal factor related infertility.

نویسندگان

  • Martha-Grace Knuttinen
  • R Jajko
  • B Scoccia
چکیده

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, a definition that is based on a monthly fecundity rate of 15 to 25%. Approximately 10 to 20% of couples may experience problems conceiving, and infertility can result from a wide variety of etiologies. Female factors account for 40% of infertility.1 When investigating infertility, evaluation of both the male and female partner is warranted, as the likelihood of both partners having impaired fertility is relatively high.1 Dysfunction of the female reproductive process can occur at any of the following steps to cause infertility:

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Seminars in interventional radiology

دوره 31 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014