Pentoxifylline as a Therapy for Thin Endometrial Lining in Infertility

Muharam Natadisastra; Riyan H Kurniawan; Devi M Malik

doi:10.32771/inajog.v3i3.45

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

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32771/inajog.v3i3.45

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