Clin Exp Obstet Gyn
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2010
EditorialA practical approach to the prevention of miscarriage: Part 3--Passive immunotherapy.
To evaluate the efficacy of passive immunotherapy in preventing miscarriage. ⋯ Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy is very expensive. In the author's opinion there are no immunological studies that can determine if a woman needs immune suppression. The best way to decide is the history--the more miscarriages without any other identifiable cause the more likely passive immunotherapy may be helpful. If intralipid proves as efficacious as IVIG it will be a lot less expensive.
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2008
Editorial Case ReportsA 59-year-old woman gives birth to twins--when should a fertility specialist refuse treatment?
To review cases of infertility where despite extremely low odds of success and potential risks to the woman if she became pregnant or to the fetus, the couples elected to take a chance to fulfill their dreams of having a baby. ⋯ If a couple understands the potential risks and the low odds of success, they should be given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of having a baby. However, treating physicians are under no obligation to take malpractice risks.