title: The efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel versus intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles: a prospective clinical trial.
abstract: We compared the efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel (PVG) with intramuscular progesterone (IMP) supplementation for luteal phase support after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist cycles. The treatment outcomes were similar for PVG and IMP for luteal support in GnRH-antagonist protocols. With its ease of use, high tolerability by patients, and fewer side effects, PVG can be a successful alternative to IMP.
authors: Istanbul Memorial Hospital IVF and Reproductive Genetics Unit, Istanbul, Turkey. skahraman@superonline.com
authors: Semra
authors: S
authors: Kahraman
authors: S Hale
authors: SH
authors: Karagozoglu
authors: Guvenc
authors: G
authors: Karlikaya
mesh_terms: D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods*; D005782:Gels; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008183:Luteal Phase / Q000187:drug effects*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011374:Progesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011446:Prospective Studies
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D011372:Progestins; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D011374:Progesterone