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Article: New procedure yields promising results. (micromanipulation is a new option for couples struggling with infertility)(Brief Article)
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- USA TODAY
- Article date:
- October 1, 1996
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For the 10-15% of couples who suffer the pain of infertility, there is a new option, a procedure that is proving effective even for those who are unsuccessful with in-vitro fertilization. The technique, known as micromanipulation, is designed primarily to treat problems associated with male infertility, explains Eli Reshef, clinical director of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Program, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
"Micromanipulation is performed under the microscope and involves using tiny, sharpened glass tubes to puncture a small hole in the woman's egg, thus allowing the sperm to enter. In addition, special tubes can be used to capture ...