J H Check1. 1. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, Cooper Hospital Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine if a woman over age 45 with elevated serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in the early follicular phase could still successfully conceive. METHODS: Female partner was treated with guaifenesin to improve cervical mucus quality and vaginal progesterone in the luteal phase. Careful monitoring of follicular maturation was performed. RESULTS: A successful pregnancy after 14 months of progesterone therapy was achieved. CONCLUSIONS: It is possible for a 46-year-old infertile woman with elevated serum FSH to achieve a pregnancy even when the male partner is taking calcium channel blockers for heart problems.
PURPOSE: To determine if a woman over age 45 with elevated serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in the early follicular phase could still successfully conceive. METHODS: Female partner was treated with guaifenesin to improve cervical mucus quality and vaginal progesterone in the luteal phase. Careful monitoring of follicular maturation was performed. RESULTS: A successful pregnancy after 14 months of progesterone therapy was achieved. CONCLUSIONS: It is possible for a 46-year-old infertilewoman with elevated serum FSH to achieve a pregnancy even when the male partner is taking calcium channel blockers for heart problems.