Many women choose tubal sterilisation as a way of birth control. Even if a small percentage of women later regret the decision, large numbers of women will seek counselling regarding reversal from their physicians. The review authors searched the literature and were unable to find any trial that met the criteria for this review. There is little likelihood that any future research will be conducted to compare IVF with tubal reanastomosis for subfertility after tubal sterilisation. Therefore this review will not be updated in the future.
閱讀完整摘要
Tubal sterilisation is the most popular contraceptive method in the world. Approximately 138 million women of reproductive age have had tubal sterilisation and there is evidence that increasingly younger women are being sterilized. With such large numbers of women choosing this option of birth control, it is clear that even if a small percentage of women later regret the decision, large numbers of women will seek counselling regarding reversal from their physicians.
目的
To compare the efficacy of surgical tubal reanastomosis and in vitro fertilisation in terms of live birth rates. The morbidity and cost-effectiveness of both techniques were also to be compared.
搜尋策略
In a recent update of this review the following databases were searched: Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Review Group Specialised Register, MEDLINE (1966 to 2009), EMBASE (1980 to 2009), PsychInfo (1806-2009) and CENTRAL (2nd quarter 2009). We handsearched the reference lists of trials, reviews and relevant textbooks; searched abstracts from relevant conferences, and personally communicated with experts in the field.
選擇標準
Randomised trials comparing surgical reversal of tubal sterilisation with in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
資料收集與分析
No RCTs were found that met the selection criteria.
主要結果
No data exist on which to report.
作者結論
There is little likelihood that any future research will be conducted to compare IVF with tubal reanastomosis for subfertility after tubal sterilisation. Therefore this review will not be updated in the future.
