High estradiol levels and high oocyte yield are not detrimental to in vitro fertilization outcome.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the impact of elevated peak E2 levels and a high number of retrieved oocytes on implantation in patients undergoing assisted reproductive techniques.


METHODS
Retrospective study.


METHODS
University-based IVF program.


METHODS
One hundred six patients undergoing 106 IVF cycles. High responders were defined as those who had peak E2 levels of >3,000 pg/mL on the day of hCG administration (n = 38) or >15 retrieved oocytes (n = 48). Their IVF outcomes were compared with those of patients whose peak E2 levels were < or =3,000 pg/mL (n = 68) or who had < or =15 retrieved oocytes (n = 58).


METHODS
None.


METHODS
Implantation and pregnancy rates.


RESULTS
There were no statistically significant differences in age, basal FSH level, basal E2 level, number of ampules of gonadotropins required, fertilization rate, number of ETs, implantation rate, or pregnancy rate between normal and high responders or between women who did and did not become pregnant. In addition, no differences were detected when outcome was analyzed according to the stimulation regimen used.


CONCLUSIONS
Elevated peak E2 levels and high oocyte yield are not detrimental to IVF outcome. More studies are needed to characterize the threshold E2 levels above which implantation rates are reduced.
Sharara
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Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA. fsharara@ummcool.ummc.ab.umd.edu
McClamrock
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D000328:Adult; D002452:Cell Count; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010064:Embryo Implantation; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D016729:Leuprolide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009865:Oocytes; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D004958:Estradiol; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone; D016729:Leuprolide