Role of different GnRH agonist regimens in pituitary suppression and the outcome of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation

M Filicori; G E Cognigni; R Arnone; F Carbone; A Falbo; C Tabarelli; W Ciampaglia; P Casadio; D Spettoli; R Pecorari

doi:10.1093/humrep/11.suppl_3.123

Role of different GnRH agonist regimens in pituitary suppression and the outcome of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation

Hum Reprod. 1996 Nov:11 Suppl 3:123-32. doi: 10.1093/humrep/11.suppl_3.123.

Authors

M Filicori¹, G E Cognigni, R Arnone, F Carbone, A Falbo, C Tabarelli, W Ciampaglia, P Casadio, D Spettoli, R Pecorari

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bologna, Italy.

PMID: 9147107
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/11.suppl_3.123

Abstract

Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists have become irreplaceable addition to gonadotrophins in ovulation induction for assisted reproduction. Of the several schemes currently employed, long regimens appear to be maximally effective to optimize patient scheduling and to improve clinical results.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / administration & dosage*
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / agonists*
Gonadotropins / analysis*
Gonadotropins / metabolism
Humans
Ovulation Induction* / methods
Superovulation / drug effects*

Substances

Gonadotropins
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone