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| Year : 2002 | Volume
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Positional therapy for infertility associated with uterine retroversion
Joseph I Ikechebelu1, JI Brian-D Adinma1, Ngozi Joe-Ikechebelu2
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria
2 Life Specialist Hospital, 3 Ikemba Drive, Umudim, Nnewi, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
J I Brian-D Adinma
Dept. Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe- University, P.M.B. 5001 Nnewi Campus
Nigeria
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
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Aim: To report, on the outcome of positional therapy on women presenting with infertility and found to have retroverted uterus.
Method: After sexual intercourse and seminal ejaculation, the woman assumes a prone position with elevation of the thighs on a pillow for 30 minutes or more.
Results: All the five women so diagnosed and treated, had successful pregnancy and delivery.
Conclusion: Positional therapy is recommended in any woman presenting with infertility and found to have a retroverted uterus.
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