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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2020

The practice of intracytoplasmic sperm injection in Jordan: A clinical outcome study.

Omar F Altal, Abdelwahab J Aleshawi, Mohammad Z Khrais, Bouran M Alkilany, Tasneem M Abudalo, Ahmed H Al Sharie, Faheem Zayed

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Omar F AltalDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Abdelwahab J AleshawiIntern, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Mohammad Z KhraisIntern, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Bouran M AlkilanyIntern, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Tasneem M AbudaloIntern, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Ahmed H Al SharieFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Faheem ZayedDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.

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Abstract

objectiveThe lack of appropriate guidelines and justified practice in most developing countries is a serious limitation to efforts to qualify the services provided. In this paper, we evaluate and assess the clinical practice of an assisted reproductive technique of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in Jordan.

methodsRetrospectively, we identified women who achieved a successful pregnancy by ICSI over a period of ten years. Information related to the ICSI procedure, foetus abnormalities, maternal complications and delivery outcomes were included. A control group of normal pregnancies were incorporated.

resultsIn total, 291 cases were included as successful cases of ICSI with a success rate of 14.1%. For the control group, 466 pregnant women with normal pregnancies were included. No statistical difference was observed between both groups in foetus malformation. In normal pregnancy women, 42.1% delivered through caesarean section (CS) while 87.6% of ICSI patients underwent CS. Women with ICSI had significantly higher rates of multiple gestations, and their neonates were lower in birthweight. Women in the ICSI group tended to deliver females compared to the control group. Pregnancy-related hypertension was more commonly reported in the normal pregnancy group, while gestational diabetes, antepartum haemorrhage and preterm labour were more common in ICSI group.

conclusionServices for the management of infertility are increasing in the Middle East. The clinical outcomes in Jordan is approaching that of other developed regions, although the success rate is lower than in other regions. Further studies and efforts should be carried out to maximize effective and successful practice in such low-income areas.

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Assisted reproductive techniqueGestational hypertensionIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionMultiple gestation

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PMCPMC7406976

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