In vitro fertilization program based on programmed cycles monitored by ultrasound only.
OBJECTIVE
Programmed oocyte retrieval was performed in order to make the in vitro fertilization (IVF) program cheaper and work of the IVF team easier.


METHODS
In a group of 77 patients included in the IVF program, the menstrual cycle was modified with estrogen-progesterone contraceptive pills. For this reason, it was possible to start the stimulation protocol in all patients on the same day. The stimulation protocol was a combination of clomiphene (100 mg) for 5 days and HMG (150 IU) every other day. Cycles were monitored by ultrasound only.


RESULTS
The implantation rate per embryo transfer was 22.4%. The number of embryos per embryo transfer was low (2.6 +/- 1.4) and eliminated the need for cryopreservation. Fertilization rate (82%) and embryo transfer rate (87%) were high. The take home baby rate was 14.3%.


CONCLUSIONS
Seventy percent of all punctures were performed in 3 days in the middle of the week. In our conditions, programmed oocyte retrieval is associated with significant economic benefits.
Department of Gynecology, Maribor Teaching Hospital, Slovenia.
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Vlaisavljevic
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Kovacic
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Gavric
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017046:Cost Savings; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D008596:Menotropins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010053:Ovary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D002996:Clomiphene; D008596:Menotropins