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B G Bateman

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Homologous insemination--revisited.

Between July 1, 1969, and December 31, 1983, 1774 patients were evaluated in the private infertility clinic at the University of Virginia Hospital. Homologous artificial insemination was performed in 158 patients for the following indications: male factor (75.3%), cervical factor (16.7%), sperm deposition problem (3.7%), patient's request (2.5%), and immunologic factor (1.8%). Whole-ejaculate insemination was performed in 68 patients; split ejaculates were used in 90 women. Additional fertility factors in 140 patients included endometriosis, anatomic abnormalities, and ovulatory difficulties. Of the 158 women, 23 (14.6%) had a total of 27 pregnancies (mean number of cycles, 5.7); 135 failed to conceive during treatment with homologous artificial insemination (mean number of cycles, 8.4). Most pregnancies (70.4%) occurred in those patients in whom homologous artificial insemination was used for a male factor. Among the 135 couples who failed to conceive with homologous artificial insemination, 20 (14.8%) patients subsequently had 25 pregnancies. Male factor had been the indication for homologous artificial insemination in 72% of the couples. Pregnancy outcomes were similar in all subgroups. Homologous artificial insemination may not be indicated for male factor-related infertility.

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Reproductive performance of patients treated with clomiphene citrate.

From 1967-1980, 488 infertile women underwent induction of ovulation with clomiphene citrate at the University of Virginia Hospital. Conception occurred during treatment cycles in 209 women (group 1), but 279 women (group 2) failed to conceive. The outcome of pregnancy was defined in group 1, and the pregnancies that occurred in both groups after treatment was discontinued were analyzed. Early pregnancy wastage (spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancy) in these groups was compared with the accepted incidence in the general population. Although the rates of adverse pregnancy outcome were higher in our study populations, there was no statistical difference when compared to the general population.

Abortion, Incomplete↗

Upper reproductive tract radiographic findings in DES-exposed female offspring.

Earlier reports implicated the association of adenosis and adenocarcinoma of the vagina in offspring exposed in utero to diethylstilbestrol (DES). Subsequently attention was directed to the structural abnormalities of the müllerian system in the same females. In this report, the hysterosalpingographic findings in 11 DES-exposed women are presented. The external cervical os was stenotic in two patients. Multiple uterine cavity aberrations were noted: T-shaped configuration, hypoplasia, constriction deformities, and nodular or other filling defects. Tubal patency was demonstrated consistently. If structural abnormalities of the vagina and/or cervix are present, then upper reproductive tract alterations should be considered.

Abnormalities, Drug-Induced↗

Effect of lengthening the fallopian tube on fertility in the rabbit.

The effect of surgically lengthening the rabbit oviduct was investigated. In the study group, a lengthened fallopian tube was created by division of the left fallopian tube at the ampullary-isthmic junction and the right fallopian tube at the uterotubal junction. The proximal left tube and the entire right tube were mobilized to the midline, and a microsurgical anastomosis was performed with 10-0 nylon. This formed a tube that was lengthened by approximately 50%, with doubling of the isthmic region. In the control group, both tubes were divided at the ampullary-isthmic junction, and the proximal left and distal right segments were joined to form a tube of normal length. The left ovary and ampulla were resected in both groups. After the animal had been bred, a second laparotomy was performed to assess adhesion formation, document tubal patency, and establish a nidation index. The median nidation index of the control group (N = 11) was 0.89, whereas that of the lengthened group (N = 7) was 0. The nidation indices of the two groups were different, with P less than 0.01.

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Hypergonadotropic ovarian failure in young women.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate 13 patients with primary ovarian failure (POF). All patients were less than 35 years of age. Serum FSH, performed by RIA, was in the post-menopausal range in all patients. Karyotype with Q-banding was performed on peripheral leukocytes and/or ovarian tissue. All patients had 46XX karyotype. Eleven patients had laparoscopy or laparotomy and ovarian biopsy. Two of the 11 patients had ovarian follicles. One patient had Graves' disease. Based on our data, we offer these conclusions. A thorough evaluation of patients with premature ovarian failure is essential. Testing for autoimmune endocrinopathies should be considered in POF patients who exhibit any signs of endocrine dysfunction. A peripheral karyotype with banding should be performed on all patients. The resistant ovary syndrome may occur with greater frequency than has previously been reported and a review of the literature on the resistant ovary syndrome is presented.

Adolescent↗

Intravasation during hysterosalpingography using oil-base contrast media.

The use of oil-base contrast media for hysterosalpingography provides detailed imaging and the added information of a delayed film. Intravasation with possible embolization of oily media is often cited as a morbid complication. There are reports of significant morbidity associated with the use of high-viscosity oil media such as Lipiodol. Ethiodol has a significantly lower viscosity than Lipiodol. The incidence of intravasation can be reduced by proper timing of the study and avoidance of excessive pressures during instillation. With fluoroscopy, the early manifestations of intravasation can be detected, allowing the operator to limit the volume of embolized medium. We report 13 cases of intravasation (6 with embolization) with no morbidity during hysterosalpingography performed with Ethiodol. These data suggest that embolization of low-viscosity oil contrast media in low volumes is a relatively benign process. The text of this paper contains data on the clinical histories and courses of the 13 cases cited.

Blood Vessels↗

In utero diagnosis of multicystic kidney disease by sonography.

Multicystic kidney, one of the more common renal anomalies presenting in the newborn period, can be diagnosed in utero sonographically. The sonographic differentiation among the varied renal cystic disease is briefly discussed and the utility outlined.

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