title: The empty follicle syndrome.
abstract: The empty follicle syndrome (EFS) is a rare complication of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, leading to cycle cancellation. Low human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) bioavailability and ovarian dysfunction have been implicated with this condition. This case report illustrates a typical case of EFS and several strategies suggested to overcome this problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetric & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Jamil
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nurshaireen
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Zainul
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone; D015571:Follicular Fluid / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009865:Oocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000473:pathology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone