| Triplet pregnancy after ovulation induction with an aromatase inhibitor. | |
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PMID: 17953943 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the first reported case of a triplet pregnancy subsequent to the use of an aromatase inhibitor for ovulation induction. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: Academic medical center. PATIENT(S): A 32-year-old female with polycystic ovary syndrome and primary infertility. INTERVENTION(S): Letrozole, 5 mg/day, on cycle days 2 to 6 for ovulation induction. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Clinical pregnancy. RESULT(S): Viable triplet gestation. CONCLUSION(S): Use of an aromatase inhibitor for ovulation induction does not eliminate the risk for higher order multiple pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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Cary L Dicken; Gary S Nakhuda; Michael M Guarnaccia; Mark V Sauer; Rogerio A Lobo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-10-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fertility and sterility Volume: 90 ISSN: 1556-5653 ISO Abbreviation: Fertil. Steril. Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-20 Completed Date: 2008-11-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372772 Medline TA: Fertil Steril Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1199.e9-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Women's Reproductive Care, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA. |
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Adult Aromatase Inhibitors / therapeutic use* Female Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage* Humans Infertility, Female / drug therapy* Ovulation Induction / methods* Pregnancy Treatment Outcome Triplets* |
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0/Aromatase Inhibitors; 0/Fertility Agents, Female |
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