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In summary, GnRH-analogs may allow more multi-follicular development, but they avoid the confounding effects of spontaneous LH surges. The critical factor in the development of multiple pregnancies is the criteria used for administration of hCG. Of the completed cycles reported in the latter single centre study, Of their pregnancies, 8.

The incidence of multiple pregnancies was associated with higher E 2 concentrations and a greater total number of follicles. This is backed by previous studies Dickey et al. While OI-IUI is currently more cost effective than IVF per pregnancy, ovarian stimulation results in multifolliculogenesis with the attendant risk of multiple pregnancy.

Perhaps in future, the move towards a two-embryo transfer limit may allow IVF to become a safer and cheaper form of treatment for these couples. This observation suggests that secondary FD evidence and a more conservative approach to hCG administration may help to reduce the multiple pregnancy rate in OI-IUI programmes. In reality, there is probably an unfortunate and inevitable link between an increased pregnancy rate and increased multiple pregnancy rate, but a more conservative approach should reduce the latter without significantly compromising the former.

This should be tested prospectively. Implantations following ovulation induction according to the follicle diameters of the leading follicles on the day of hCG administration. Comparison of the attributable contributions of the different follicle sizes to the cohort of implantations in the series of conception cycles. Compares the proportions of attributable fetal hearts with the preceding column.

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Hum Reprod 15 , — Hum Reprod 11 , — Fertil Steril 13 , — Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Sign In or Create an Account. Sign In. Advanced Search. Search Menu. Article Navigation. Close mobile search navigation Article Navigation. Volume Article Contents Abstract. Materials and methods. Follicular diameters in conception cycles with and without multiple pregnancy after stimulated ovulation induction.

Richmond , J. Email: jane. Oxford Academic. As the follicles grow in size during the follicular phase of your cycle they start putting out estrogen, which in turn thickens your endometrial lining, preparing it for implantation, in case conception occurs.

In natural cycles, when only one dominant follicle is being recruited, the pituitary gland will release the LH surge that will start ovulation based on the level of estrogen your follicle is releasing. This is why Reproductive Endocrinologists prefer to check your estrogen levels during stims, and not rely solely on your follicle sizes when triggering you. Studies show us that if the total estrogen level does not impact IVF outcome, the serum estradiol per mature follicle is extremely important.

How does that translate into plain English? Basically, you may have a total estrogen level of at trigger, for two mature follicles and have success, and fail with a total estrogen level of for 20 follicles. The truth is no one can answer this question for you. For some women, follicular maturity occurs when lead follicles have sizes between 15 and 18 mm, for others when follicles are well over 20 mm. Hence the importance of having the serum estradiol level tested before trigger, and doing the math.

Last but not least, different protocols may impact the size of follicles. It has been demonstrated that in Clomid and Letrozole IUI cycles , higher pregnancy rates were achieved when the lead follicles were in the 23 to 28 mm range. What happens if estradiol levels are not tested before trigger, and we end up with immature follicles? In addition to these stress points, there is also a learning curve, as there are many new medical fertility terms related to IVF treatments that most people do not understand initially.

One of these terms, follicle, is a term that you will hear again and again as you begin IVF treatment. A follicle is a sac filled with fluid in which an immature egg develops. Follicles are located in the ovaries. When a follicle grows to an ideal size, ovulation occurs, which results in the rupture of a follicle and the release of an egg from the ovary. The stimulation must result in a minimum of 3 mature or close to mature follicles follicles are mature if they are mm in average diameter on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin hCG , where a shot is administered to stimulate ovulation.



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