Recurrent empty follicle syndrome.
We report a case of recurrent empty follicle syndrome over two stimulated cycles in a patient having immunological infertility. All follicles contained follicular fluid but aspirated granulosa cells were rarely observed. No oocytes were obtained from a total of 24 follicles.
Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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La Sala
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Ghirardini
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Cantarelli
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Dotti
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Cavalieri
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Torelli
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009865:Oocytes; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction