Heparin for assisted reproduction: summary of a Cochrane review

Fertil Steril. 2015 Jan;103(1):33-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.09.005. Epub 2014 Oct 1.

Abstract

It is suggested that heparin given in the peri-implantation period may improve clinical outcomes in women undergoing assisted reproduction techniques (ART). This systematic review evaluates the use of heparin in subfertile women undergoing ART.

Keywords: Anticoagulants; assisted reproductive techniques; heparin; live birth; pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / epidemiology*
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome / epidemiology*
  • Pregnancy Rate*
  • Prevalence
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / statistics & numerical data*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / statistics & numerical data*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fertility Agents, Female
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight