title: A computerized decision support system for ovarian stimulation by gonadotropins.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the effectiveness of a computerized decision support system for ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective and prospective randomized studies.
  
  
  METHODS
  Private and university teaching hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  Women undergoing ovarian stimulation to treat infertility.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pregnancy rate.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In the retrospective study, computer-generated decisions were compared with clinicians' decisions in 118 stimulated cycles in 53 patients. In 90% of cases, the choice of FSH regimens and adjustments to dosages were identical. In the prospective study, the computer-generated decisions achieved a pregnancy rate per cycle of 18% (15 of 82 cycles), compared with 16% (13 of 82 cycles) achieved by clinicians.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A computerized decision making system was as effective as skilled clinicians in achieving pregnancy by using ovarian stimulation with FSH.
authors.affiliation: Fédération de Gynécologie-Obstétrique et Médecine de la Reproduction, CHU La Grave, Toulouse, France.
authors.forename: Florence
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lesourd
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Avril
authors.forename: Arry
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Boujennah
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parinaud
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000502:physiology; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies
chemical_list: D004958:Estradiol; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone