Clinical Experiences of Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) Procedure

Song,  JS; Park,  YS; Kye,  YS; Kim,  EI; Hur,  KO; Han,  CW; Mok,  YJ

Original Article

Korean Journal of Fertility and Sterility 1990;17(2):145-151.

JS Song, YS Park, YS Kye, EI Kim, KO Hur, CW Han, YJ Mok

IVF Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mok Hospital

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer(GIFT)방법의 임상체험에 관한 고찰

송정수, 박용석, 계영선, 김은임, 허광옥, 한추월, 목영자

목병원 산부인과 체외수정센터

Abstract

This study was carried out to elevating the pregnancy rate in infertile patient by Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). The GIFT program was performed from July 1988 to June 1990. Of the 131 cycles, the mean age of patient was 31.6 years and the mean duration of infertility was 5.3 years. 41 patients became pregnant, for a pregnancy rate of 31.3%. 5 preclinical abortions and 6 clinincal abortion was occured. 2 ectopic pregnanices and 1 combined pregnancy were occured. 7 twin pregnancies and 1 triplet were occured (multiple pregnancy rate;22.2%). 11 pregnancies were term delivered, 17 are ongoing pregnancies. GIFT may be considered as an alternative to in vitro fertilazation in infertility cases in which at least one fallopian tube is patent.