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In reference to follicular aspiration

In reference to follicular aspiration Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Vol. 9, No. 3, 1992 EDITORIAL On the other hand, in some instances no con- EDITORIAL trolled study has been done because of inherent hazards in a study so designed. The goals of ovula- tion induction for insemination are fundamentally different from those of IVF. The aim is to achieve a minimum number of mature follicles and a mini- mum risk of hyperstimulation. In fact, the trend in ovulation induction for anovulation has been to- ward a lower level of stimulation to reduce risks further [e.g., low-dose follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (1)]. With IVF and the risks and expenses involved in oocyte retrieval, it is generally felt that the desired outcome is multiple oocytes. The stimulation protocol used in this study re- David R. Mddrum sulted in a massive release of endogenous FSH, possibly equivalent to several ampoules of human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG). Four ampoules In Reference to of hMG was then given daily. Most reproductive endocrinologists would consider this stimulation Follicular Aspiration regimen entirely inappropriate for the clinical con- ditions in the control group. Even for IVF, this DAVID MELDRUM would be considered a very aggressive protocol. Investigators have an obligation not to http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Springer Journals

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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Vol. 9, No. 3, 1992 EDITORIAL On the other hand, in some instances no con- EDITORIAL trolled study has been done because of inherent hazards in a study so designed. The goals of ovula- tion induction for insemination are fundamentally different from those of IVF. The aim is to achieve a minimum number of mature follicles and a mini- mum risk of hyperstimulation. In fact, the trend in ovulation induction for anovulation has been to- ward a lower...
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Medicine & Public Health; Gynecology; Reproductive Medicine; Human Genetics
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1573-7330
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10.1007/BF01203811
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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Vol. 9, No. 3, 1992 EDITORIAL On the other hand, in some instances no con- EDITORIAL trolled study has been done because of inherent hazards in a study so designed. The goals of ovula- tion induction for insemination are fundamentally different from those of IVF. The aim is to achieve a minimum number of mature follicles and a mini- mum risk of hyperstimulation. In fact, the trend in ovulation induction for anovulation has been to- ward a lower level of stimulation to reduce risks further [e.g., low-dose follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (1)]. With IVF and the risks and expenses involved in oocyte retrieval, it is generally felt that the desired outcome is multiple oocytes. The stimulation protocol used in this study re- David R. Mddrum sulted in a massive release of endogenous FSH, possibly equivalent to several ampoules of human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG). Four ampoules In Reference to of hMG was then given daily. Most reproductive endocrinologists would consider this stimulation Follicular Aspiration regimen entirely inappropriate for the clinical con- ditions in the control group. Even for IVF, this DAVID MELDRUM would be considered a very aggressive protocol. Investigators have an obligation not to

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