Sterility and fecundability estimation

Maruani, P.; Schwartz, D.

Journal of Theoretical Biology 105(2): 211-219

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5193
PMID: 6656280
DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5193(83)80003-4
Document Number: 425306
The percentage of steriles and the fecundability of nonsteriles among a given population can be estimated by a probabilistic model from observations made on delays of 1st conception. The maximum likelihood method of estimation that was used takes into account all available information, although some of these observations may be incomplete due to a variable follow-up among the couples. The model is illustrated with data provided by a prospective study.

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