AMH and AFC as predictors of excessive response in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: a meta-analysis

SL Broer, M Dólleman, BC Opmeer… - Human reproduction …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Abstract BACKGROUND Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a marker of ovarian reserve
status and represents a good predictor of ovarian response to ovarian hyperstimulation. The …

[HTML][HTML] GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist in in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF/ET)

R Depalo, K Jayakrishan, G Garruti, I Totaro… - Reproductive biology …, 2012 - Springer
Several protocols are actually available for in Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer. The
review summarizes the main differences and the clinic characteristics of the protocols in use …

A randomized controlled dose–response pilot study of addition of hCG to recombinant FSH during controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization

LL Thuesen, A Loft, AN Egeberg, J Smitz… - Human …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
STUDY QUESTION Is it possible to define an optimal dose of hCG in combination with rFSH
from the first day of stimulation in the GnRH agonist protocol applied to IVF? SUMMARY …

Ovarian stimulation: today and tomorrow

HM Fatemi, C Blockeel… - Current pharmaceutical …, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
In assisted reproductive technology, medications and ovarian stimulation play a crucial role.
The availability of gonadotrophins and GnRH analogues has allowed the tailoring of several …

Conventional ovarian stimulation no longer exists: welcome to the age of individualized ovarian stimulation

LG Nardo, R Fleming, CM Howles, E Bosch… - Reproductive …, 2011 - Elsevier
The prediction of extremes of ovarian response to stimulation and the irreversibility of
reduced ovarian reserve remain important clinical and basic science research issues of IVF …

[HTML][HTML] Low-dose human chorionic gonadotropin may improve in vitro fertilization cycle outcomes in patients with low luteinizing hormone levels after gonadotropin …

AM Propst, MJ Hill, GW Bates, M Palumbo… - Fertility and sterility, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of low levels of endogenous luteinizing hormone (LH)
and low-dose human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) supplementation on in vitro fertilization …

FSH replaced by low‐dose hCG in the late follicular phase versus continued FSH for assisted reproductive techniques

WP Martins, ADD Vieira… - Cochrane Database …, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background During controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) follicle‐stimulating hormone
(FSH) is frequently used for several days to achieve follicular development. FSH is a …

Live-birth rates after HP-hMG stimulation in the long GnRH agonist protocol: association with mid-follicular hCG and progesterone concentrations, but not with LH …

JC Arce, J Smitz - Gynecological Endocrinology, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the impact of endogenous and
exogenous luteinizing hormone (LH) activity on treatment outcome, when taking into …

Efficacy of low dose hCG on oocyte maturity for ovarian stimulation in poor responder women undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle: a randomized …

T Madani, L Mohammadi Yeganeh… - Journal of assisted …, 2012 - Springer
Purpose To investigate the effect of late follicular administration of low dose hCG on oocyte
maturity in poor responding women undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) …

Gene expression profile in the endometrium on the day of oocyte retrieval after ovarian stimulation with low-dose hCG in the follicular phase

C Blockeel, I Van Vaerenbergh… - Molecular human …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
The past decade has seen growing interest in ovarian stimulation protocols with GnRH
antagonists in an effort to reduce the incidence of potential complications, such as cyst …