PURPOSE: For this study, the impact of basal FSH levels on ART outcomes was assessed. METHODS: From June 2003 to May 2006, 191 ART cycles were performed in our hospital. All cases were treated with GnRH-a long protocol. The patients were classified according to their basal FSH level as follows: group A: FSH <10 IU/l, group B: 10 <or= FSH <15 IU/l, and group C: 15 IU/l <or= FSH. ART outcomes were compared among the three groups. RESULTS: The number of retrieved oocytes in group A was significantly higher than in group B, but fertilized oocytes and the pregnancy rates were comparable. The pregnancy rate in group C was not significantly lower than those found in either group A or B, but the trend was lower. CONCLUSION: Oocytes retrieved from the patients who showed basal FSH levels below 15 IU/l were found to possess significant pregnancy potential.
PURPOSE: For this study, the impact of basal FSH levels on ART outcomes was assessed. METHODS: From June 2003 to May 2006, 191 ART cycles were performed in our hospital. All cases were treated with GnRH-a long protocol. The patients were classified according to their basal FSH level as follows: group A: FSH <10 IU/l, group B: 10 <or= FSH <15 IU/l, and group C: 15 IU/l <or= FSH. ART outcomes were compared among the three groups. RESULTS: The number of retrieved oocytes in group A was significantly higher than in group B, but fertilized oocytes and the pregnancy rates were comparable. The pregnancy rate in group C was not significantly lower than those found in either group A or B, but the trend was lower. CONCLUSION: Oocytes retrieved from the patients who showed basal FSH levels below 15 IU/l were found to possess significant pregnancy potential.
Authors: Ilse A J van Rooij; László F J M M Bancsi; Frank J M Broekmans; Caspar W N Looman; J Dik F Habbema; Egbert R te Velde Journal: Fertil Steril Date: 2003-03 Impact factor: 7.329
Authors: László F J M M Bancsi; Frank J M Broekmans; Ben W J Mol; J Dik F Habbema; Egbert R te Velde Journal: Fertil Steril Date: 2003-05 Impact factor: 7.329
Authors: Ilse A J van Rooij; Evelyn de Jong; Frank J M Broekmans; Caspar W N Looman; J Dik F Habbema; Egbert R te Velde Journal: Fertil Steril Date: 2004-06 Impact factor: 7.329
Authors: S J Muasher; S Oehninger; S Simonetti; J Matta; L M Ellis; H C Liu; G S Jones; Z Rosenwaks Journal: Fertil Steril Date: 1988-08 Impact factor: 7.329