Fig. 9.1 Traditional Natural Cycle IVF∗. ╤If at risk of premature ovulation, use indomethacin. If premature ovulation occurs, OPU within 24 hours. E2 estradiol, LH luteinizing hormone, OPU oocyte pickup Figures…

Fig. 8.1 Long Agonist protocol Fig. 8.2 Microdose lupron flare protocol (MDF) Fig. 8.3 Antagonist Cycle (ANT) In the following text, the various factors within an individual protocol that can…

Fig. 12.1 (Creative common license tag by bing) clomiphene citrate Clomiphene citrate is one of the selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) with both agonistic and antagonistic activities for estrogen receptor….

Fig. 7.1 Brief schematic representation of folliculogenesis. Ovarian follicles undergo atresia at every stage of development and differentiation throughout the reproductive life span. They become sensitive to gonadotropins at recruitable…

  Orthotopic autotransplantation Heterotopic autotransplantation Site of transplantation Pelvic Extrapelvic Prior stimulation of ovary required No No Restoration of endocrine function Yes Yes Ability for spontaneous pregnancy Yes No, requires…

Fig. 24.1 Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy The evolution of aneuploidy screening techniques has provided more reliable and faster results about genetic status of the embryos. It has been estimated…

Fig. 21.1 Artificial cycle – FET. Luteal Lupron (GnRH agonist) and OCP –> Lupron start illustrated An alternative approach that is used by our clinic if Lupron suppression is incomplete or…

Fig. 22.1 The number of patients per age group who underwent frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) Table 22.1 The characteristics of 154 FET cycles Factors Mean ± SD Age (years) (range) 39.47 ± 3.6 (29–46)…

Fig. 13.1 Luteal phase mild stimulation with a recombinant FSH Oocyte retrieval is scheduled 35–35.5 hours after the trigger. Frequently, such women may start their menstrual bleeding at around the day…