Effect of GnRH Antagonist vs Agonist Long on IVF Outcome, Peak Estradiol Level,and Duration of Stimulation

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if utilizing GnRH antagonists versus agonist long protocol during controlled ovarian stimulation (COH) with human-derived gonadotropins for assisted reproduction affects IVF outcome, peak estradiol level, and duration of stimulation.

Timeline

Start

2012-07

Primary completion

2014-05

Completion

2014-05

Publications

• Background Ludwig, Michael. GnRH antagonists. Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Technologies - Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives. Third edition. Edited by Gardner, D, Weissman, A, Howles, C, Shoham, Z. 2009: 539-552.
• Background Ludwig M, Katalinic A, Diedrich K. Use of GnRH antagonists in ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive technologies compared to the long protocol. Meta-analysis. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2001 Nov;265(4):175-82. doi: 10.1007/s00404-001-0267-2.
• Background Fluker M, Grifo J, Leader A, Levy M, Meldrum D, Muasher SJ, Rinehart J, Rosenwaks Z, Scott RT Jr, Schoolcraft W, Shapiro DB; North American Ganirelix Study Group. Efficacy and safety of ganirelix acetate versus leuprolide acetate in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jan;75(1):38-45. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(00)01638-1.
• Background Ludwig M, Felberbaum RE, Devroey P, Albano C, Riethmuller-Winzen H, Schuler A, Engel W, Diedrich K. Significant reduction of the incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) by using the LHRH antagonist Cetrorelix (Cetrotide) in controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2000 Jul;264(1):29-32. doi: 10.1007/pl00007479.

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