Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer

A technique that came into use in the mid-1980's for assisted conception in infertile women with normal fallopian tubes. The protocol consists of hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, followed by laparoscopic follicular aspiration of oocytes, and then the transfer of sperm and oocytes by catheterization into the fallopian tubes.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): E02.875.800.875, E05.820.800.875

MeSH Unique ID: D015181

Entry Terms:

• Intrafallopian Transfer, Gamete
• Transfer, Gamete Intrafallopian

Previous Indexing:

• Embryo Transfer (1985-1988)
• Fallopian Tubes (1985-1988)
• Fertilization in Vitro (1985-1988)
• Insemination, Artificial (1985-1988)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Reproductive Techniques
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Reproductive Techniques
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer