Associated factors affecting the successful pregnancy rate of intrauterine insemination at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Fertility Centre.

Purpose: The aim was to determine pregnancy rate and its associated factors in Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) at IIUM Fertility Centre.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 504 IUI cycles was conducted on all available records of infertile couples who had undergone IUI treatment at IIUM Fertility Centre between 2004 until 2008. The data was collected and then analyzed with multivariate logistic test with a significant level of 0.

Affordable ART for developing countries: a cost benefit comparison of low dose stimulation versus high dose GnRH antagonist protocol.

Objective: Low dose stimulation (LS) is emerging as an alternative regime in assisted reproductive technology (ART). This study aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of LS to the high dose GnRH antagonist (Atg) regime.

Methods: An observational prospective study conducted at an academic infertility unit from January to June 2007.