Hyperbaric oxygen and ovarian follicular stimulation for in vitro fertilization: a pilot study

Fertil Steril. 2005 Jan;83(1):226-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.05.101.

Abstract

Our objective was to assess the safety and tolerability of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) as an adjunct to IVF therapy in women with a poor prognosis for pregnancy in a prospective observational pilot study. We conclude that HBO is well tolerated by women undergoing IVF treatment and that further study is required to determine whether this is an efficacious adjuvant therapy for women being treated by IVF.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / pharmacology*
  • Follicular Fluid / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Prospective Studies
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / analysis

Substances

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone