Ovulation induction by step-down administration of purified urinary follicle-stimulating hormone in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
The step-down method can be an alternative method of ovulation induction in women with PCOS. This protocol can induce ovulation with a smaller dose of FSH and with lower incidence of excessive ovarian enlargement in comparison with the traditional fixed-dose administration method.
Mizunuma
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gunma University, School of Medicine, Japan.
Takagi
T
T
Yamada
K
K
Andoh
K
K
Ibuki
Y
Y
Igarashi
M
M
D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011247:Pregnancy
D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone