Ovarian response in three consecutive in vitro fertilization cycles.
OBJECTIVE
This study was designed to assess the ovarian response in the same patient in consecutive IVF cycles.


METHODS
Retrospective study.


METHODS
Assisted reproductive unit at a university hospital.


METHODS
One hundred ninety women who underwent three consecutive cycles of IVF.


METHODS
All women used a combination of pituitary desensitization and gonadotropin stimulation protocol and underwent oocyte retrieval.


METHODS
Number of follicles produced and number of oocytes retrieved.


RESULTS
There were no significant differences in the number of follicles produced, number of oocytes retrieved, and number of embryos created by the same woman among the three cycles of treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Consistent ovarian response can be achieved during the first three consecutive IVF cycles.
Hoveyda
Fatemeh
F
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wycombe General Hospital, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. fhoveyda@doctors.org.uk
Engmann
Lawrence
L
Steele
Jo
J
Lopez Bernal
Andres
A
Barlow
David H
DH
D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging; D002452:Cell Count; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008596:Menotropins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009865:Oocytes; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D010053:Ovary / Q000502:physiology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D008596:Menotropins; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone