Pentoxifylline as a Therapy for Thin Endometrial Lining in Infertility

  • Muharam Natadisastra Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/ Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta
  • Riyan H Kurniawan Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/ Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta
  • Devi M Malik Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/ Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of pentoxifylline as a single regimen therapy for thin endometrial lining in infertility. Method: A cross-sectional retrospective research was held in Yasmin Clinic - Kencana, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from 2010 until 2011. Our respondents were women with infertility problem. Result: There was significant improvement of endometrial lining in respondents who received pentoxifylline in the first month (p<0.0001). Conclusion: There was significant improvement of endometrial lining after pentoxifylline therapy. Keywords: infertility, pentoxifylline, thin endometrium

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Author Biographies

Muharam Natadisastra, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/ Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Riyan H Kurniawan, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/ Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Devi M Malik, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/ Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Published
2015-07-20
Section
Research Article