两种控制性超促排卵方案在卵巢低反应患者中的临床研究

目的:探讨标准长方案与拮抗剂方案控制性超促排卵(COH)周期在卵巢低反应(POR)患者中的临床效果。方法:通过对POR患者行体外受精-胚胎移植(IVF-ET)的191个周期进行回顾性分析,其中GnRH-a长方案85个周期(A组),拮抗剂方案106个周期(B组),比较组间的临床资料及助孕结局。结果:A组的hCG注射日内膜厚度、获卵数、MII卵子数、可移植胚胎数、活产分娩率均高于B组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);A组的优质胚胎数、胚胎种植率、移植周期妊娠率均高于B组,A组的周期取消率、流产率均低于B组,但差异均无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:标准长方案对卵巢低反应患者有较好的治疗效果;标准长方案可提高患者获卵数、可移植胚胎数、活产分娩率。     

A prospective randomized study comparing coasting with GnRH antagonist administration in patients at risk for severe OHSS

This work evaluated possible advantages of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist administration as an alternative to coasting in prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in women undergoing IVF/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection. A prospective randomized study comparing coasting (group A) (n = 96) and GnRH antagonist administration (group B) (n = 94) in patients at risk of OHSS was performed. The primary outcome measure was high quality embryos. The secondary outcome measures were days of intervention, number of oocytes, pregnancy rate, number of cryopreserved embryos and incidence of severe OHSS. There were significantly more high quality embryos (2.87 +/- 1.2 versus 2.21 +/- 1.1; P < 0.0001), and more oocytes (16.5 +/- 7.6 versus 14.06 +/- 5.2; P = 0.02), in group B as compared with group A. There were more days of coasting as compared with days of antagonist administration (2.82 +/- 0.97 versus 1.74 +/- 0.91; P < 0.0001). In conclusion, GnRH antagonist was superior to coasting in producing significantly more high quality embryos and more oocytes as well as reducing the time until HCG administration. There was no significant difference in pregnancy rate between the two groups. No OHSS developed in either group.     

Comparable effectiveness using flexible single-dose GnRH antagonist (cetrorelix) and single-dose long GnRH agonist (goserelin) protocol for IVF cycles--a prospective, randomized study

This prospective randomized study compared the effectiveness of a flexible single-dose gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist (cetrorelix) and a single-dose long GnRH agonist (goserelin) protocol for ovarian stimulation in IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. All patients from the waiting list were successively included in the study, pre-programmed with an oral contraceptive, and randomized into goserelin and cetrorelix groups. Depending on the date on which their menstrual period started, patients took oral contraceptives for one or two cycles. Ultimately, 236 patients in the first group received a single dose of depot preparation of goserelin and 224 patients received a single 3 mg dose of cetrorelix in the late follicular phase, when the mean follicle diameter exceeded 12 mm. The mean number of ampoules of FSH and the duration of stimulation was statistically significantly lower in the cetrorelix group than in the goserelin group (25.9 versus 34.5, and 9.6 versus 12.2 days, P < 0.01). The mean number of oocytes retrieved was similar (6.7 +/- 4.5 versus 7.2 +/- 4.6, NS). Similar results were observed in fertilization rates, blastulation rates and blastocyst transfer rates in both groups. Clinical pregnancy and delivery rates per cycle were higher in the goserelin group (34.3 and 30.1%) than in the cetrorelix group (31.9 and 28.3%), but the differences were not statistically significant. The flexible single-dose GnRH antagonist protocol is an advantageous alternative to the long GnRH agonist protocol, with similar efficacy, shorter duration, a significant reduction in the number of FSH ampoules used and without the menopause-like effects of the GnRH antagonist.     

Early pregnancy loss is significantly higher after day 3 single embryo transfer than after day 5 single blastocyst transfer in GnRH antagonist stimulated IVF cycles

The current study aimed to investigate whether single day-3 embryo transfer (SET) results in higher early pregnancy loss (EPL) than single blastocyst transfer (SBET). A total of 896 patients underwent 1103 IVF cycles with a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist protocol. In 603 cycles (D3 group) a single embryo on day 3 of the embryo culture was transferred, whereas in the remaining 500 cycles a single blastocyst was transferred on day 5 (D5 group). Multifollicular ovarian stimulation was performed with a GnRH antagonist protocol starting on day 6. SET resulted in 209 pregnancies (34.7%), compared with 221 pregnancies (44.2%) for SBET. Early pregnancy loss rate was significantly higher with SET compared with SBET (26.8% versus 17.2%, P = 0.017) and ongoing implantation rate was also significantly higher with day 5 compared with day-3 embryo transfer (OR:1.68, 95% confidence interval:1.31-2.18). Sub-optimal embryo selection for transfer on day 3, in addition to asynchronization between altered endometrium and early exposure of cleavage-stage embryos, might explain the above difference. Nevertheless, the higher implantation potential of the blastocyst questions the rationale behind performing single embryo transfer on day 3 of embryo culture in women under 36 years old.     

GnRH agonist long protocol vs. a single 3-mg gnRH antagonist: a comparison of 2 protocols for pituitary down-regulation in oocyte donor-controlled ovarian hyperstimulation cycles

OBJECTIVE: To compare ovarian stimulation outcomes for 2 protocols of pituitary down-regulation in a group of fertile women. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective outcome analysis of 35 healthy oocyte donors participating in a university-affiliated in vitro fertilization donor program from 1999 to 2004. Consecutive donor cycles were grouped according to the agent used for down-regulation (n = 27 GnRH agonist, n = 31 GnRH antagonist). Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA, chi2 and Wilcoxon Rank Sum tests. RESULTS: Neither gonadotropin dosage, days of stimulation or number of oocytes retrieved per treatment cycle were statistically different between groups. The only significant embryo quality parameter was more grade D embryos in the GnRH antagonist (0.4 +/- 0.6) vs. GnRH agonist arm (0.0 +/- 0.2). The number of embryos transferred was significantly greater for the GnRH agonist (2.7 +/- 0.5) than GnRH antagonist arm (1.0 +/- 0.5), whereas implantation and clinical pregnancy rates were not significantly different between groups. No patient experienced the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. CONCLUSION: Since there was no significant difference in the biologic effects of the 2 protocols, the use of a 3-mg GnRH antagonist for down-regulation in a donor program is preferable to the long protocol because it requires only 1-2 injections for pituitary down-regulation.     

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist and metformin for treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer.

AIM: The combination of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist and gonadotropin represents a valid alternative to the classical protocol with GnRH agonist for ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The use of metformin is of benefit to women with PCOS. The aim of the present study was to compare the stimulation characteristics and in vitro fertilization (IVF)-embryo transfer (ET) outcomes of the standard short GnRH antagonist protocol for ovarian stimulation with or without metformin. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We recruited 40 PCOS patients. The population studied was divided into two groups (A and B). Group A was pretreated for 2 months with metformin 1.5 g/day (Glucophage(R); Merck Pharm), and then stimulated with recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (rFSH) 150 UI/day (Gonal F(R) 75 UI; Serono). GnRH antagonist, cetrorelix acetate 0.25 mg/day (Cetrotide(R); Serono), was started when the leading follicle reached 14 mm diameter on ultrasound scan. Group B was treated only with rFSH 150 UI/day and GnRH antagonist 0.25 mg/day when the leading follicle was >or=14 mm in diameter. RESULTS: In group A we found a statistically significant (p < 0.05) decrease in the number of ampoules of rFSH (A vs. B: 18+/-6 vs. 24+/-8) and estradiol levels (A vs. B: 2400+/-600 vs. 3370+/-900 pg/ml) (all values mean+/-standard deviation). Group A had significantly fewer cancelled cycles (A vs. B: 1 vs. 3; p < 0.05). The incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was 5% in group A and 15% in group B (p < 0.05). In patients treated with metformin, the total number of follicles on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin treatment (23+/-1.2 vs. 33+/-2.6) was decreased with no change in the number of follicles >or=14 mm in diameter (A vs. B: 18+/-1.2 vs. 19+/-1.7). However, the mean number of mature oocytes (A vs. B: 8.4+/-1.5 vs. 5.0+/-1.5) was increased with metformin treatment (p < 0.05). No difference was found in the number of cleaved embryos (A vs. B: 2.5+/-0.5 vs. 2.2+/-0.3). CONCLUSIONS: The use of metformin with GnRH antagonist improves the outcome of ovarian stimulation in IVF-ET cycles in PCOS patients.     

体外受精周期卵巢储备功能正常采用激动剂长方案与拮抗剂方案促排卵的临床结局比较

目的:探讨卵巢储备功能正常者采用激动剂长方案和拮抗剂方案促排卵对体外受精周期妊娠结局的影响。方法:回顾性分析卵巢储备功能正常者进行体外受精-胚胎移植(IVF-ET)的265个周期。根据促排卵方案不同将其分为:激动剂长方案促排卵组(长方案组,157个周期),拮抗剂方案组(拮抗剂组,108个周期)。结果:患者的年龄、不孕年限、体质量指数(BMI)、基础性激素水平等一般情况组间均无统计学差异(P>0.05)。hCG注射日直径14 mm以上的卵泡数、hCG注射日E2水平、平均移植胚胎数及胚胎质量、受精率、生化妊娠率、早期流产率等组间均亦无统计学差异(P>0.05);但获卵数(12.6±4.6 vs 10.8±4.6)、可用胚胎数(5.0±3.0 vs 4.2±2.7)、胚胎种植率(29.87%vs 20.98%)、临床妊娠率(42.76%vs 28.70%)长方案组明显高于拮抗剂组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:卵巢储备功能正常者拮抗剂促排卵,其胚胎种植率、临床妊娠率明显低于长方案组。     

GnRH agonist and GnRH antagonist protocols: comparison of outcomes among good-prognosis patients using national surveillance data

Implantation and live birth rates resulting from IVF cycles using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist and (GnRH) antagonist IVF protocols were compared among good-prognosis patients using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance System 2009–2010 data (n = 203,302 fresh, autologous cycles). Bivariable and multivariable analyses were conducted between cycles to compare outcomes. Cycles were restricted as follows: age younger than 35 years, maximum FSH less than 10 mIU/mL, first assisted reproduction technology cycle and FSH dose less than 3601 IU. A subgroup analysis including only elective single embryo transfer was also carried out. Among good-prognosis patients, the GnRH-agonist protocol was associated with a lower risk of cancellation before retrieval (4.3 versus 5.2%; P < 0.05) or transfer (5.5 versus 6.8%; P < 0.05), and a higher live birth rate per transfer (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.13, confidence interval [CI] 1.03 to 1.25) than the GnRH-antagonist group. Among the elective single embryo transfer group, the GnRH-agonist protocol was associated with a higher implantation rate (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.36, CI 1.08 to 1.73) and a higher live birth rate (adjusted OR 1.33, CI 1.07 to 1.66) compared with the GnRH-antagonist protocol. The GnRH-antagonist group had lower rates of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Among good-prognosis patients, agonist protocols decreased cancellation risk and increased odds of implantation and live birth. Antagonist protocols may confer decreased risk of hyperstimulation.     

GnRH antagonist in older IVF patients. Retrieval rates and clinical outcome

OBJECTIVE: To determine if the use of a midcycle GnRH antagonist provides better clinical outcomes and lower cancellation rates in in vitro fertilization (IVF). STUDY DESIGN: We examined all patients older than 40 years undergoing IVF-embryo transfer cycles between January 1999 and December 2000. Prior to June 2000, controlled ovarian stimulation in women > or = 40 years was performed with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)/human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) only and no GnRH agonist or antagonist (group I). After June 2000, following the release of Ganirelix in the U.S., all women > or = 40 years were stimulated with FSH/hMG + Ganirelix (group II). Outcomes of IVF cycles prior to Ganirelix were compared to results after its introduction. RESULTS: Cancellation rates were significantly lower in group II (16%) as compared to group I (67%) (P < .05). In patients with oocytes retrieved, group II had a significantly higher number of recovered oocytes (7.7 +/- 0.8 vs. 5.3 +/- 0.7, P < .05). However, the number of embryos transferred, cumulative embryo scores, implantation rates and ongoing pregnancy rates did not differ significantly between groups. CONCLUSION: Although our results are preliminary, the addition of GnRH antagonist avoids ovarian suppression at the start of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and prevents the premature LH surge at midcycle. Thus, more patients attempting IVF undergo oocyte retrieval, although clinical outcomes may not necessarily be improved.     

不同预处理促性腺激素拮抗剂方案在超促排卵中应用的临床分析

目的:探讨如何在体外受精-胚胎移植(IVF-ET)周期中更有效地运用拮抗剂方案。方法:回顾性分析319个使用拮抗剂方案进行IVF-ET无输卵管积液、无内膜息肉及无子宫解剖结构异常的新鲜移植周期。根据拮抗剂治疗前使用短效激动剂(n=125,A组)、口服避孕药(达英-35)(n=113,B组)和未处理组(n=81,C组)分组,比较各组患者的年龄、促性腺激素(Gn)使用天数和剂量、注射hCG日LH和E2水平、获卵数、优质胚胎率、临床妊娠率等。同时以261个促性腺激素激动剂长方案移植周期为对照组(D组)作进一步对比。结果:C组年龄(32.9±4.8岁)较其它组年龄明显偏大,P<0.05;A和B组Gn使用剂量大于C组,其中A组明显增多(P<0.01);A和B组hCG注射日LH水平均较C组明显低,其中A组LH值最低(P<0.01);A组获卵数最多(P<0.05);B组子宫内膜最薄(P<0.01)。3组的受精率、优质胚胎率均无统计学差异(P>0.05)。A组、B组和C组临床妊娠率分别为:32.8%、17.7%和37.0%,B组临床妊娠率显著低于A、C组(P<0.01)。C组、D组间临床妊娠率比较无统计学差异(37.0%vs 40.2%,P>0.05);C组Gn使用的时间和剂量均比D组明显减少(P<0.05)。结论:在IVF-ET中GnRH拮抗剂治疗前使用达必佳预处理未能提高妊娠率,使用过达因-35避孕的患者妊娠率明显下降,而未使用任何药物的患者接受GnRH拮抗剂超促排卵方案,能获得比较好的临床结局。     

黄体酮阴道缓释凝胶在IVF/ICSI-ET周期作为黄体支持的临床结局

目的:探讨新鲜胚胎移植周期黄体酮阴道缓释凝胶作为黄体支持的临床效果。方法:回顾性分析接受IVF/ICSI助孕的行新鲜胚胎移植患者的临床资料,统计分析3 193个周期采用黄体酮阴道缓释凝胶行黄体支持(A组)者的临床妊娠率和活产率,并与肌肉注射黄体酮行黄体支持的813个周期(B组)进行比较,同时进一步按长、短、拮抗剂方案进行分层分析。结果:活产率A组为34.3%,B组为34.9%,组间无统计学差异(P0.05),临床妊娠率和流产率组间也均无统计学差异(P0.05)。活产率分层分析显示,长方案A组为40.0%,B组为40.3%;短方案A组为25.9%,B组为28.3%,拮抗剂方案A组为28.3%,B组为28.8%,两两比较均无统计学差异(P0.05),临床妊娠率和流产率也均无统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:作为IVF/ICSI-ET周期的黄体支持,黄体酮阴道缓释凝胶临床效果与肌肉注射黄体酮相同,阴道凝胶给药是一种可行的替代肌肉注射的黄体支持方式。     

全部胚胎冷冻对不同促排卵方案患者临床应用的探讨

目的分析不同超促排卵方案新鲜胚胎移植和冻融胚胎移植的临床妊娠结局,探讨全部胚胎冷冻技术在临床应用中的价值。方法回顾性分析行胚胎移植的525个周期患者的临床资料,其中253个周期为新鲜胚胎移植周期,272个周期为同期的复苏胚胎移植周期。纳入的促排卵方案包括促性腺激素释放激素激动剂(GnRH-a)长方案组(A组)和GnRH-a短方案组(B组)。分别比较两组中新鲜胚胎移植和冻融胚胎移植(FET)的妊娠结局,以及新鲜胚胎移植周期和复苏胚胎移植周期中2种方案妊娠结局。结果 A组中,新鲜胚胎移植周期(A1组)和FET周期(A2组)的临床妊娠率分别为45.95%和47.71%(P0.05);B组中,新鲜胚胎移植周期(B1组)和FET(B2组)的临床妊娠率分别为27.94%和46.30%(P0.05);A1组和B1组的受精率和可用胚胎率组间无统计学差异(P0.05),A组的平均获卵数、临床妊娠率和胚胎种植率显著高于B组(P0.05);A2组和B2组的临床妊娠率和胚胎种植率均无统计学差异(P0.05)。结论 FET并不能显著改善长方案患者的临床妊娠结局,但可显著提高短方案组的临床妊娠率,提示短方案患者可考虑采用全部胚胎冷冻。     

Repeated doses of GnRH antagonist at midcycle in artificial frozen embryo transfer cycles may not affect pregnancy outcomes

No significant differences in outcomes have been found between protocols of endometrial preparation for frozen embryo transfer (FET), though gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists may have detrimental effects on the endometrium. We conducted a retrospective cohort noninferiority study at a single academic center of women receiving multiple doses of mid-cycle GnRH antagonist (GAnt) to those receiving GnRH agonist (GAg) to determine if there are detrimental effects of GnRH antagonists. 1047 FET cycles were identified, detailed data was available in 840 cycles: 610 GAg and 230 GAnt cycles. Patients undergoing GAnt cycles were older (40?±?6.6 versus 37?±?5.1 years, p?p?p?=?0.0009). Clinical pregnancy rates (CPRs) per transfer and implantation rates (IRs) were similar for GAnt and GAg cycles. There was a trend for higher pregnancy and IRs with GAg cycles in younger women (CPR 38.8% versus 26.7%, p?=?0.16; IR 36% versus 23.3%, p?=?0.07). Stratifying by diagnosis, CPR and IR were similar in GAnt and GAg cycles. A GAnt protocol of endometrial preparation for FET is not inferior to a GAg protocol regardless of patient age, use of donor oocyte, or infertility diagnosis.     

GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist in poor ovarian responders: a meta-analysis

The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of gonadotrophin antagonist (GnRH-ant) versus GnRH agonist (GnRHa) as coadjuvant therapy for ovarian stimulation in poor ovarian responders in IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. Search strategies included on-line surveys of databases such as MEDLINE , EMBASE and others. A fixed effects model was used for odds ratio (OR) and effect size (weighted mean difference, WMD). Six trials fulfilled the inclusion criteria (randomized controlled trials). There was no difference between GnRH-ant and GnRHa (long and flare-up protocols) with respect to cycle cancellation rate, number of mature oocytes and clinical pregnancy rate per cycle initiated, per oocyte retrieval and per embryo transfer. When the meta-analysis was applied to the two trials that had used GnRH-ant versus long protocols of GnRHa, a significantly higher number of retrieved oocytes was observed in the GnRH-ant protocols [P=0.018; WMD: 1.12 (0.18, 2.05)]. However, when the meta-analysis was applied to the four trials that had used GnRH-ant versus flare-up protocols, a significantly higher number of retrieved oocytes (P=0.032; WMD: -0.51, 95% CI -0.99, -0.04) was observed in the GnRHa protocols. Nevertheless, additional randomized controlled trials with better planning are needed to confirm these results.     

Cryopreserved embryo transfer in an artificial cycle: is GnRH agonist down-regulation necessary?

The use of GnRH agonist downregulation in artificial endometrium priming cycles for cryopreserved embryo transfer was retrospectively investigated to establish whether higher live birth rates resulted. Six hundred and ninety-nine patients underwent 1129 artificial endometrium priming cycles for the transfer of cryopreserved embryos between 1 July 2009 and 1 June 2012. Hormonal supplementation with (group A, n = 280 cycles) or without (group B, n = 849 cycles) GnRH agonist co-treatment was given. Live birth rates were comparable between the two groups per started cycle (14.9% [41/275] in group A versus 15.1% [127/839] in group B) or per embryo transfer (17.5% [41/234] in group A versus 17.6% [127/723] in group B). After logistic regression analysis, the only variables that were significantly associated with live birth rates were day of embryo transfer (OR 0.69; 95% CI 0.48 to 0.98) for day 3 versus day 5 embryos, the number of embryos transferred (OR 2.13; 95% CI 1.58 to 2.86) for two embryos versus one embryo transferred and the endometrial thickness on the day of embryo transfer (OR 1.15; 95% CI 1.05 to 1.25). Live birth rates after cryopreserved embryo transfer in artificial cycles did not increase when a GnRH agonist was administered.     

The use of clomiphene citrate/human menopausal gonadotrophins in conjunction with GnRH antagonist in an IVF/ICSI program is not a cost effective protocol

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cost effectiveness of a clomiphene citrate (CC)/human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG)/GnRH antagonist protocol versus a long-acting GnRH agonist/hMG protocol. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: One hundred eighty nine couples having their first trial of ICSI for male factor infertility were divided into two groups. Group I (no = 33) received CC 100-150 mg/day for five days starting from day 2 of the cycle and 150 IU of hMG/day on days 6-10. GnRH antagonist (Centrorelix) 0.25 mg/day was started when the leading follicle reached 16 mm in the absence of an LH surge. Group II (no = 156) received 0.1 mg Deacapeptyl/day as our standard long protocol. RESULTS: Clinical pregnancy was observed in 8 out of the 33 cases in group I (24%) while in group II, 92 out of 156 achieved clinical pregnancy (59%), the difference was statistically significant (P = 0.019). The cost of medications/cycle was estimated to be 1110+/-492 E.P in group I, while it was 1928+/-456 E.P. in group II. However, the total cost per pregnancy was 19653 EP in group I and 10047 EP in group II. CONCLUSION: The use of the clomid/hMG/antagonist protocol is not a cost effective strategy and should not be recommended in IVF-ICSI cycles.     

Perinatal outcomes in 521 gestations after fresh and frozen cycles: a secondary outcome of a randomized controlled trial comparing GnRH antagonist versus GnRH agonist protocols

Research questionAre perinatal outcomes different after treatment with the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist versus the long GnRH agonist protocol for IVF?DesignPerinatal outcomes were secondary outcomes in a large Phase IV, dual-centre, open-label, randomized controlled trial to compare GnRH antagonist and long GnRH agonist protocols in women <40 years undergoing their first assisted reproductive technology treatment. Women (n = 1050) were randomized in a ratio 1:1 from January 2009 to December 2013 and followed until December 2016. All fresh and frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles from a single oocyte aspiration, resulting in a gestation (human chorionic gonadotrophin >10 IU/l) were included (n = 521). Data were analysed to compare preterm birth [PTB] (<37 weeks), very PTB (<32 weeks), low birthweight [LBW] (<2500 g) and very LBW (<1500 g) rates among singleton live births in GnRH antagonist versus agonist protocol.ResultsSimilar perinatal outcomes were found after both protocols. In singletons after fresh embryo transfer, mean gestational age at delivery was 39.1 ± 2.49 versus 39.3 ± 1.90 (P = 0.67) and very PTB rates 1.9% versus 0% (P = 0.17). Mean birthweight was 3264 ± 662 g in the antagonist and 3341 ± 562 g in the agonist group (P = 0.37). LBW was found in 12.4% versus 7% (P = 0.19) and very LBW in 2.9% versus 1% (P = 0.34). In FET cycles, the perinatal outcomes were similar. Small for gestational age and large for gestational age rates were similar in both protocols for singleton live births after fresh and FET.ConclusionsPerinatal outcomes are similar after the GnRH antagonist versus GnRH agonist protocols for IVF. The choice of the GnRH analogue in ovarian stimulation should be based solely on optimizing the chance of pregnancy and not on risks in perinatal outcomes.     

Precycle administration of GnRH antagonist and microdose HCG decreases clinical pregnancy rates without affecting embryo quality and blastulation

The outcome of a novel protocol utilizing precycle gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist administration and LH activity support with microdose recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) was compared to GnRH agonist long protocol used in patients undergoing their first ICSI (n=707) or IVF (n=571) cycles, which had resulted in one or two blastocyst transfers. In GnRH antagonist cycles, cetrorelix acetate (3 mg) was administered s.c. 4 days before FSH stimulation and a repeat dose was given when the lead follicular diameter was 13-14 mm. LH support was provided by recombinant HCG (2.5 microg). Embryo progression and blastulation were evaluated using embryo progression indices and blastocyst quality scores. The tested protocol demonstrated reduced implantation and clinical pregnancy rates as compared with GnRH agonist long protocol, although the embryo progression and blastulation parameters and blastocyst quality were comparable among the groups. Logistic regression models further supported the significant negative impact of GnRH antagonist/microdose HCG protocol on clinical pregnancy rates in both ICSI and IVF patients. Assisted reproduction cycles with fresh blastocyst transfers utilizing precycle GnRH antagonist administration and microdose HCG support resulted in lower implantation and clinical pregnancy rates as compared with GnRH agonist cycles, although the embryo progression and blastulation parameters were comparable.     

Basal FSH concentration as a predictor of IVF outcome in older women undergoing stimulation with GnRH antagonist

The aim of this study was to determine the value of basal FSH as a predictor of assisted reproduction outcome in women >or=35 years undergoing ovarian stimulation with gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. A retrospective clinical study was carried out on 83 infertile women, 35-45 years old, divided into three groups according to their day 3 FSH concentration (group A = FSH 10 and <15 mIU/ml, group C = FSH >15 mIU/ml). Patients underwent ovarian stimulation with a GnRH-antagonist protocol. Group A women had significantly higher basal inhibin B concentrations (P < 0.001), lower cancellation rate (P < 0.001), required a significantly lower dosage of recombinant FSH (P < 0.0001) and had significantly higher oestradiol concentration under stimulation compared with the other groups (P < 0.0001). Oocyte and embryo numbers were comparable in all groups, although groups B and C had more low quality embryos compared with group A. The number of metaphase II oocytes and embryos was related to patients' ovarian reserve markers only in group C. Pregnancy and delivery rates were 35 and 22.5% in group A, 22.2 and 16.6% in group B and 5 and 0% in group C. It is concluded that a basal FSH cut-off of 10 mIU/ml seems predictive of ovarian reserve, while basal FSH cut-off of 15 mIU/ml seems predictive of pregnancy potential and probably of oocyte quality.     

剖宫产后阴道试产结局的多因素分析

目的探讨联合使用来曲唑促排卵对卵巢高反应患者雌激素水平及妊娠结局的影响。方法回顾性分析2012年3月至2015年3月行体外受精-胚胎移植(IVF-ET)的卵巢高反应患者291例。其中使用促性腺激素释放激素拮抗剂方案促排卵患者179例,根据促排卵过程中是否使用来曲唑分为来曲唑组(n=93)和拮抗剂组(n=86);长方案组112例。比较三组患者促排卵过程中各项指标和妊娠结局。结果来曲唑组h CG注射日的平均雌二醇(E2)水平、单个大卵泡E2水平均显著地低于拮抗剂组和长方案组(P 0.05)。来曲唑组获卵数及可利用胚胎数均低于拮抗剂组及长方案组(P 0.05),但是来曲唑组的胚胎种植率、冻融胚胎移植周期临床妊娠率及活产率等优于拮抗剂组(P 0.05);三组的平均移植次数比较,差异有统计学意义(P 0.05)。来曲唑组的卵巢过度刺激综合征(OHSS)发生率最低。结论与长方案、拮抗剂方案比较,联合使用来曲唑促排卵在不影响促排卵治疗结局情况下,能有效地降低高反应患者h CG注射日E2水平及单个大卵泡E2水平。因此,来曲唑可能在雌激素依赖性肿瘤患者的促排卵治疗中有潜在的应用价值。