Discussion: 'Novel clomiphene protocol in polycystic ovarian syndrome' by Hurst et al

G Wright Bates; Stacy Shomento; Katherine McKnight; Hope M McLean

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2009.02.020

Discussion: 'Novel clomiphene protocol in polycystic ovarian syndrome' by Hurst et al

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 May;200(5):e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.02.020.

Authors

G Wright Bates¹, Stacy Shomento, Katherine McKnight, Hope M McLean

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.

PMID: 19375561
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.02.020

Abstract

In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed: Hurst BS, Hickman JM, Matthews ML, Usadi RS, Marshburn PB. Novel clomiphene "stair-step" protocol reduces time to ovulation in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;200:510.e1-510.e4.

Publication types

Clinical Conference
Comment

MeSH terms

Anovulation / drug therapy*
Anovulation / economics
Anovulation / etiology*
Clomiphene / administration & dosage*
Clomiphene / adverse effects
Clomiphene / economics
Female
Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
Fertility Agents, Female / adverse effects
Fertility Agents, Female / economics
Health Care Costs
Humans
Obesity / therapy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / economics
Pregnancy
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Fertility Agents, Female
Clomiphene