Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer

A technique that came into use in the mid-1980's for assisted conception in infertile women with normal fallopian tubes. The protocol consists of hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, followed by laparoscopic follicular aspiration of oocytes, and then the transfer of sperm and oocytes by catheterization into the fallopian tubes.

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A technique that came into use in the mid-1980's for assisted conception in infertile women with normal fallopian tubes. The protocol consists of hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, followed by laparoscopic follicular aspiration of oocytes, and then the transfer of sperm and oocytes by catheterization into the fallopian tubes.

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  • Intrafallopian Transfer, Gamete
  • Transfer, Gamete Intrafallopian

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  • Embryo Transfer (1985-1988)
  • Fallopian Tubes (1985-1988)
  • Fertilization in Vitro (1985-1988)
  • Insemination, Artificial (1985-1988)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015181. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015181
  2. Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamete_intrafallopian_transfer
  3. Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5520148