Gonadotropins augment maturation and fertilization of human immature oocytes cultured in vitro.
The inclusion of hMG in the culture medium for immature human oocytes results in improved maturation and fertilization rates. The resulting increased number of conceptuses available for transfer may improve the incidence of IVF pregnancy.
D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology; D008596:Menotropins / Q000494:pharmacology; D009865:Oocytes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development*; D011247:Pregnancy
D006062:Gonadotropins; D008596:Menotropins; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone