Luteal phase stimulation versus follicular phase stimulation in poor ovarian responders: results of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In young women with poor ovarian response, luteal-phase ovarian stimulation (LPOS) is a potential method for collecting competent oocytes. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of LPOS compared with follicular phase ovarian stimulation (FPOS) in young women with poor ovarian response (POR). METHODS:This single-center, prospective, randomized pilot study compared LPOS and FPOS in women with POR fulfilling Bologna criteria who underwent in vitro fertilization at the Instituto Bernabeu. The primary outcome was the number of metaphase II (MII) oocytes obtained by follicular puncture. RESULTS:Sixty women were included in the study, with 27 women completing LPOS and 30 undergoing FPOS. There was no statistically significant difference in the number of MII oocytes obtained b

SUBMITTER: Llacer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7007665 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature