Open AccessLuteal phase support in infertility treatment: a meta-analysis of the randomized trials
Author(s) -
Elizabeth A. Pritts
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/17.9.2287
Subject(s) - luteal phase , ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , infertility , medicine , estrogen , gynecology , randomized controlled trial , regimen , fertility , controlled ovarian hyperstimulation , in vitro fertilisation , pregnancy , hormone , population , biology , environmental health , genetics
The addition of GnRH agonist to the treatment regimen in women undergoing IVF cycles is thought to create a luteal phase defect. In an attempt to correct for this, many practitioners supplement with a variety of steroid hormones in the luteal phase.
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