Antral follicle count as a predictor of hyperresponse in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation/intrauterine insemination in unexplained sterility.
In this prospective study of women with unexplained infertility undergoing the first cycle of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation/intrauterine insemination, the presence of 16 or more antral follicles on day 3 of the cycle was a good predictor of cancellation due to hyperresponse.
Checa
Miguel A
MA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Universitari del Mar, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. macheca@imas.imim.es
Prat
Maria
M
Carreras
Ramón
R
D002452:Cell Count; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007315:Insemination, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000166:cytology* / Q000187:drug effects; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014599:Uterus
D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone