Erschienen in:
01.03.2007 | Original Paper
Recombinant luteinizing hormone supplementation to recombinant follicle-stimulation hormone during induced ovarian stimulation in the GnRH-agonist protocol: A meta-analysis
verfasst von:
João Batista A. Oliveira, Ana Lucia Mauri, Claudia G. Petersen, Anice M. C. Martins, João Cornicelli, Mario Cavanha, Anagloria Pontes, Ricardo L. R. Baruffi, José G. Franco Jr
Erschienen in:
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
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Ausgabe 2-3/2007
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Abstract
Purpose: to compare the efficacy of recombinant LH supplementation for controlled ovarian stimulation in recombinant FSH and GnRH-agonist protocol.
Methods: Search strategies included on-line surveys of databases. The fixed effects model was used for odds ratio and effect size (weighted mean difference). Four trials fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
Results: a fewer days of stimulation (p<0.0001), a fewer total amount of r-FSH administered (p<0.0001) and a higher serum estradiol levels on the day of hCG administration (p<0.0001) were observed for the r-LH supplementation protocol. However, differences were not observed in number of oocyte retrieved, number of mature oocytes, clinical pregnancy per oocyte retrieval, implantation and miscarriage rates.
Conclusions: more randomized controlled trials are necessary before evidence-based recommendations regarding exogenous LH supplementation in ovarian stimulation protocols with FSH and GnRH-agonist for assisted reproduction treatment can be provided.