Follicle-stimulating hormone levels and medication compliance during in vitro fertilization.
OBJECTIVE
To report the use of serum FSH levels during gonadotropin therapy for IVF to ensure medication compliance.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University-based reproductive endocrinology clinic.


METHODS
Two women with normal ovarian reserve undergoing IVF cycles with unexpected clinical responses.


METHODS
FSH laboratory values.


METHODS
Ovarian follicular development.


RESULTS
Adequate follicular response leading to oocyte retrieval.


CONCLUSIONS
Determination of serum FSH levels may help detect noncompliance with recommended gonadotropin regimens during IVF.
Noorhasan
Dorette J
DJ
Department of Obstetrics, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, Newark, New Jersey 07101, USA.
McCulloh
David H
DH
Cho
Michael
M
McGovern
Peter G
PG
D000328:Adult; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D043373:Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human / Q000097:blood*; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D054315:Oocyte Retrieval; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011247:Pregnancy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D043373:Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human; D006062:Gonadotropins