Comparison of pregnancy rates for poor responders using IVF with mild ovarian stimulation versus conventional IVF: a guideline

Fertil Steril. 2018 Jun;109(6):993-999. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.03.019.

Abstract

Mild-stimulation protocols with in vitro fertilization (IVF) generally aim to use less medication than conventional IVF. This guideline evaluates pregnancy and live-birth rates in patients expected to be poor responders using mild ovarian stimulation and natural-cycle protocols vs conventional IVF.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research / methods
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research / standards*
  • Drug Resistance
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / therapeutic use
  • Fertilization in Vitro / methods*
  • Fertilization in Vitro / standards
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Live Birth
  • Male
  • Ovulation Induction / methods*
  • Ovulation Induction / standards
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Rate*
  • Research Design
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Fertility Agents, Female