The use of oral contraceptives to regulate oocyte retrieval.
This study was designed to determine the efficacy of using OCs prior to ovulation induction in an IVF-ET program. A total of 26 cycles were initiated after gonadotropin suppression with OCs and 22 laparoscopies (84.6%) were performed. A pregnancy rate of 22.7% per laparoscopy and 23.8% per ET was achieved. The results suggest that the use of OCs to regulate oocyte retrieval can result in acceptable pregnancy rates and facilitate efficient time use of IVF-ET personnel.
Patton
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PE
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
Burry
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KA
Wolf
D P
DP
Kiessling
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Craemer
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal