Reimplantation of a human embryo with subsequent tubal pregnancy

Lancet. 1976 Apr 24;1(7965):880-2. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(76)92096-1.

Abstract

A human embryo in transition between a morula and blastocyst after culture in vitro was reintroduced into the mother's uterus via the cervix. The resulting pregnancy was closely monitored and was found to be located in the oviduct. The ectopic embryo was removed at 13 weeks gestation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin / therapeutic use
  • Culture Techniques
  • Embryo Implantation*
  • Embryo, Mammalian*
  • Ethinyl Estradiol / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyprogesterones / therapeutic use
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy
  • Insemination, Artificial / methods
  • Menotropins / therapeutic use
  • Norethindrone / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / etiology*
  • Time Factors
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Hydroxyprogesterones
  • Ethinyl Estradiol
  • Menotropins
  • Norethindrone