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)80003-4Document 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.