Table 1 Comparison of characteristics between those who tested positive and negative in urinary pregnancy test.
From: Improved pregnancy rate with administration of hCG after intrauterine insemination: a pilot study
Preg. test + (n = 45) | Preg. test - (n = 287) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (SD) in years | 29.8 (5.1) | 30.1 (4.3) | NS |
Main diagnosis | |||
Unexplained | 65.9% | 47.3% | 0.024 |
Male factor | 6.8% | 18.8% | 0.053 |
Endometriosis | 4.5% | 8.7% | NS |
Hormonal | 13.6% | 17.7% | NS |
Multiple | 4.5% | 6.5% | NS |
Sperm count ≥ 20 × 106/ml after preparation | 80.0% | 61.1% | 0.019 |
Total FSH consumption (SD) | 155 IU (58) | 160 IU (91) | NS |
2-3 follicles at insemination | 64.4% | 49.1% | 0.076 |
Cycle day of insemination (SD) | 13.7 (1.7) | 13.8 (1.6) | NS |
hCG injection after IUI | 46.7% | 28.9% | 0.024 |