Zygote intra-fallopian transfer as an alternative treatment for male infertility

Hum Reprod. 1989 May;4(4):412-5. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a136918.

Abstract

The results of 42 zygote intra-Fallopian transfer cycles in 37 couples with persistent male infertility are reported. Of 396 retrieved oocytes, 39.1% fertilized normally and 63 zygotes were replaced in 25 cycles. Twelve patients became pregnant, including two twin pregnancies. The pregnancy rate was 28.6% per started cycle and 48.0% per replacement. The implantation rate per replaced zygote was 22.2% (14 of 63 replaced zygotes implanted). Sixty-two supernumerary zygotes or embryos were cryopreserved for later use.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Embryo Transfer*
  • Fallopian Tubes*
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Freezing
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / pathology
  • Infertility, Male / therapy*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Preservation, Biological
  • Sperm Count
  • Sperm Motility
  • Spermatozoa / abnormalities
  • Zygote / transplantation*