Role of Laparoscopy in Unexplained Infertility

Mansoura University512 enrolled

Overview

In this randomized controlled trial the investigators were looking for the best policy for management of women with unexplained infertility after normal hysterosalpingogram (HSG). The investigators test the hypothesis that postponing or even bypassing laparoscopy does not affect the outcome of management of women with apparently unexplained infertility.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

512

Conditions

Infertility

Interventions

laparoscopyPROCEDURE

subjected to laparoscopy

ovarian stimulationOTHER

ovarian stimulation and timed intercourse for 3 cycles followed by ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination for another 3 cycles

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * failure of conception for at least one year * no pathology demonstrated after the standard infertility work-up including semen analysis, mid-luteal serum progesterone for confirming ovulation and hysterosalpingography for documenting tubal patency * diagnosed as having unexplained infertility

Locations (1)

Mansoura University Hospitals

Al Mansurah, Dakahalia, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The outcome measure was the occurrence of clinical pregnancy and miscarriage.

Time frame: 5 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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