Current status of assisted reproductive technology in Korea, 2009.

ABSTRACT: Great advances have been made in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) since the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby was born in Korea in the year of 1985. However, it deserve to say that the invaluable data from fertility centers may serve as a useful source to find out which factors affect successful IVF outcome and to offer applicable information to infertile patients and fertility clinics. This article intended to report the status of ART in 2009 Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology surveyed. The current survey was performed to assess the status and success rate of ART performed in Korea, between January 1 and December 31, 2009. Reporting forms had been sent out to IVF centers via e-mail, and collected by e-mail as well in 2012. With International Committee Mon

SUBMITTER: Committee for Assisted Reproductive Technology, Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3859020 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature