| Delayed luteo-placental shift of progesterone production in IVF pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 10717816 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To observe absolute and relative levels of progesterone, 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) and human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies after withdrawal of luteal support. METHOD: Single blood samples were obtained from 41 pregnant women following IVF treatment and 43 normal pregnant women at various weeks gestation within the first trimester. Progesterone, 17-OHP and hCG were measured by immunoassay. RESULTS: Serum levels of progesterone, but not of hCG, in IVF pregnancies were significantly greater than in normal pregnancies up to 8 weeks post-conception, despite discontinuing luteal support 2 weeks after conception. The ratio of progesterone to 17-OHP, a predominantly ovarian product, in normal pregnancies rose between 4 and 9 weeks but did not change over the same period in IVF pregnancies. CONCLUSION: The luteal contribution to maternal serum levels of progesterone is much higher in IVF pregnancies compared with normal pregnancies. This is sustained throughout the first trimester without the need for luteal support and obscures the placental contribution of progesterone for much longer than in normal pregnancies. Progesterone or hCG supplements may therefore be unnecessary in IVF pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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D M Costea; L K Gunn; C Hargreaves; R J Howell; T Chard |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Volume: 68 ISSN: 0020-7292 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Publication Date: 2000 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-03-30 Completed Date: 2000-03-30 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0210174 Medline TA: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 123-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Physiology Laboratory), St. Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Fertilization in Vitro* Humans Luteal Phase / physiology* Placenta / physiology* Pregnancy / physiology* Progesterone / blood* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57-83-0/Progesterone |
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