Human chorionic gonadotropin and intravaginal natural progesterone are equally effective for luteal phase support in IVF

被引:18
作者
Martinez, F [1 ]
Coroleu, B [1 ]
Parera, N [1 ]
Alvarez, M [1 ]
Traver, JM [1 ]
Boada, M [1 ]
Barri, PN [1 ]
机构
[1] Inst Univ Dexeus, Dept Obstet & Gynaecol, Reprod Med Serv, Barcelona 08017, Spain
关键词
human chorionic gonadotropin; progesterone; luteal phase; in vitro fertilization;
D O I
10.3109/09513590009167699
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
This prospective randomized study compared human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and micronized transvaginal progesterone for luteal support in 310 in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients treated with leuprolide acetate and gonadotropins in a long protocal, and showing normal ovarian response. Both treatment groups were homogeneous for age, BMI, stimulation treatment and ovarian response. Pregnancy rates per embryo transfer were not significantly different (33.1% for the hCG group versus 38.7% for the progesterone group). For IVF patients with a normal response to stimulation under pituitary supression, the use of hCG or progesterone for luteal support does not seem to have any effect on pregnancy rate. The choice of luteal treatment must balance medical hazard and patient convenience, as both therapeutic regimens seem equally effective.
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