Repeat Dose of Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonist Trigger in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome UndergoingFertilization Cycles Provides a Better Cycle Outcome - A proof-of-concept Study.
2017Journal of human reproductive sciences
Deepika K, Baiju P, Gautham P, Suvarna R, Arveen V +1 more
Plain English
This study looked at how giving a second dose of a hormone trigger (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, or GnRHa) affects the outcome of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Researchers found that patients who received a repeat dose produced an average of 4 mature eggs compared to 3 from those who only received one dose, and they had better chances of becoming pregnant. This matters because it suggests that a specific treatment approach could improve IVF success for women with PCOS.
Who this helps: Patients facing challenges with infertility due to PCOS.