Successful delivery despite conception with a maximal endometrial thickness of 4 mm.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the minimal endometrial thickness at the time of ovulation at which conception is possible.


METHODS
Treatment with luteal phase progesterone support after oocyte release despite attainment of a maximal thickness of 4 mm.


RESULTS
A pregnancy and successful delivery were achieved.


CONCLUSIONS
Pregnancy is possible with only a 4 mm peak endometrial thickness, at least when follicle maturing drugs are not used.
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The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Camden, NJ, USA.
Dietterich
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Katz
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D000328:Adult; D004717:Endometrium / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004958:Estradiol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005306:Fertilization; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000097:blood; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011374:Progesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage
D011374:Progesterone; D004958:Estradiol; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone