Method of predicting and enhancing success of IVF/ET pregnancy

Details Method of predicting and enhancing success of IVF/ET pregnancy Method of predicting and enhancing success of IVF/ET pregnancy

1997-06-23

1999-11-30

Woodward, Michael P.

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Immunochemical pregnancy determination

436501, 436 65, 530399, 530412, 435 792, G01N 3353, C07K 1464

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059941480

ABSTRACT:
A method of determining the probability of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) or embryo transfer (ET) method being successful is disclosed. Relaxin can be measured directly in the serum or indirectly by culturing granulosa lutein cells extracted from the patient as part of an IVF/ET procedure. A method of enhancing the rate of a successful pregnancy resulting from an IVF/ET procedure is also disclosed whereby relaxin is administered.

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