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Induction of ovulation with gonadotrophins--a ten year review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6442464     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe the outcome of induction of ovulation with gonadotrophins (HMG/HCG) in 46 patients treated over 138 cycles. Ovulation was induced in 88 per cent of cycles and there were 43 conceptions in 33 patients with a cumulative conception rate of 96 per cent. The incidence of multiple pregnancy was 36 per cent of those reaching a gestation of 13 weeks or more and accounted for all the second and third trimester foetal losses. Overall, 61 per cent of the patients have taken home at least one healthy child. Mild symptomatic ovarian hyperstimulation complicated 9.4 per cent of courses and was more frequent among patients with normal pretreatment oestrogen levels. We found continuous biochemical monitoring of follicular growth to be a poor predictor of multiple pregnancy or hyperstimulation. We discuss our local experience with reference to published reports from other centres and in relation to recent advances in management and consider the future role of this therapy.
Authors:
C P West; D T Baird
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Scottish medical journal     Volume:  29     ISSN:  0036-9330     ISO Abbreviation:  Scott Med J     Publication Date:  1984 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-05-20     Completed Date:  1985-05-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2983335R     Medline TA:  Scott Med J     Country:  SCOTLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  212-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Chorionic Gonadotropin / adverse effects,  pharmacology,  therapeutic use*
Estrogens / urine
Female
Humans
Infertility, Female / drug therapy
Menotropins / pharmacology,  therapeutic use*
Ovulation Induction*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Multiple / drug effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Chorionic Gonadotropin; 0/Estrogens; 61489-71-2/Menotropins

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