کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3940045 1253577 2011 12 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
At home testing: optimizing management for the infertility physician
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی زنان، زایمان و بهداشت زنان
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At home testing: optimizing management for the infertility physician
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveTo review and describe various over-the-counter testing products available to the infertility patient, a billion-dollar a year industry that continues to grow.DesignMethodology involved a detailed Medline search of literature, use of online search engines, and focused communications with various manufacturers to determine the usefulness and validity of existing products.Conclusion(s)Although some home tests have been subjected to scientific scrutiny, others have not. At-home testing represents an opportunity for physicians to involve patients actively in their care. When properly used, these tests also may result in cost savings. However, physicians and consumers must understand the limitations of these tests. Many of the technologies used are innovative and, with proper evaluation and implementation, could serve as valuable adjuncts to medical practice.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Fertility and Sterility - Volume 95, Issue 6, May 2011, Pages 1867–1878
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