Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation regimens in assisted reproductive technologies.
The goal of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is to influence the recruitment of multiple, mature ovarian follicles. Several methods, including spontaneous cycle ART, clomiphene-based ART regimens, and gonadotropin regimens with and without adjuncts, are used. The controversies surrounding these techniques and their relative advantages and drawbacks are reviewed.
Strickler
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, MO 63110.
Radwanska
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Williams
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D005260:Female; D006065:Gonadotropins, Pituitary / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000628:therapy; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D010053:Ovary / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012099:Reproductive Techniques
D006065:Gonadotropins, Pituitary