Randomized studies in intrauterine insemination

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Ian D Cooke. Fertil Steril. 2004 Jul.

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. 2004 Jul;82(1):27-9; discussion 32-5.

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.02.102.

Abstract

Many factors in IUI might be critical to outcome. What realistically should be tested is another matter.

Timing intrauterine insemination either 33 or 39 hours after administration of human chorionic gonadotropin yields the same pregnancy rates as after superovulation therapy.
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One versus two inseminations per cycle in intrauterine insemination with sperm from patients' husbands: a systematic review of the literature.
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For now, one well-timed intrauterine insemination is the way to go.
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