title: Low-intensity IVF: real progress?
abstract: A recent publication in this journal strongly advocated low-intensity IVF (LI-IVF) after presenting the authors' experience with minimal ovarian stimulation (mini-IVF). The data presented failed to support their conclusions. Therefore, presented here is a critique of their manuscript and of uncontrolled clinical use of LI-IVF, in general. In the absence of properly controlled studies, all forms of LI-IVF should be considered experimental and be offered only in well-controlled research settings and with appropriate informed consent.
authors.affiliation: Center for Human Reproduction, New York and Foundation for Reproductive Medicine, New York, NY, USA. ngleicher@thechr.com
authors.forename: Norbert
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gleicher
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weghofer
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Barad
mesh_terms: D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy