Evaluation of medical equipment of the infertility treatment centers in North western of Libya
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https://doi.org/10.54361/LJM17-2.15Keywords:
ICSI, IVF, Instruments, Equipment, laboratory,, , Infertility, LibyaAbstract
Background Cell culture, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are both of which assisted reproductive technology (ART) approaches that are most frequently utilized to treat infertility around the world. Objective Highlight the differences and similarities in instruments and equipment in ART laboratories that govern their success, limitations, and potential differences between laboratories by identifying the facilities of laboratories to improve outcomes of ICSI and IVF techniques in clinical centers on the western coast of Libya. Method: descriptive study, comparison of five (5) assisted reproduction laboratories instrument and equipment parameters using the same quality-control application in clinical centers on the western coast of Libya.Result: Among the seven clinical centers specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility that were contacted, four infertility treatment centers and the Medical Research Center (MRC) provided a response. The MRC and four clinical centres had good laboratory facilities for ICSI and IVF techniques compared to Jordan ART laboratory facilities.Conclusion: This study highlights the imperative of enhancing laboratory infrastructure to support optimal implementation of ICSI and IVF procedures.
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