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Comparison of GnRH agonists and antagonists in unselected IVF/ICSI patients treated with different controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocols: a matched study.

Del Gadillo JC, Siebzehnrübl E, Dittrich R, Wildt L, Lang N

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology1 May 2002Cited by 14 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study8

8 results from studies that gave the peptide. 8 results from people.

  1. 01HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, serum LH remained low during stimulation with both triptorelin and cetrorelix protocols.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, LH remained low during stimulation with both triptorelin and cetrorelix protocols.

    Outcome
    Not applicableSerum LH during stimulation
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In both groups, serum LH levels remained low during the stimulation.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  2. 02HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, stimulation duration was similar with triptorelin and cetrorelix protocols.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, stimulation duration was similar with triptorelin and cetrorelix protocols.

    Outcome
    No significant changeStimulation duration
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The mean length of stimulation, and the dose of FSH required per patient were similar in both groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  3. 03HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, FSH dose per patient was similar with triptorelin and cetrorelix protocols.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, FSH dose was similar with triptorelin and cetrorelix protocols.

    Outcome
    No significant changeFSH dose per patient
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The mean length of stimulation, and the dose of FSH required per patient were similar in both groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  4. 04HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, the triptorelin protocol was linked to higher E2 on hCG administration day than cetrorelix.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, triptorelin was linked to higher E2 on hCG administration day than cetrorelix.

    Outcome
    IncreaseE2 on hCG administration day
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    E2
    2076 pg/ml
    Group II triptorelin
    E2
    1145 pg/ml
    Group I cetrorelix

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The mean E2 level on day of hCG administration was significantly higher in the patients of Group II (2076+/-1430 versus 1145+/-605 pg/ml), however, a progressive increase in serum E2 concentration during the cycle was noted in both groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  5. 05HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, mature oocytes per patient numbered 6.34 with triptorelin and 5.38 with cetrorelix.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, triptorelin was linked to more mature eggs per patient than cetrorelix.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMature oocytes per patient
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Mature oocytes
    6.34 per patient
    Group II
    Mature oocytes
    5.38 per patient
    Group I

    Source sentences

    Summary
    A median of 5.38 and 6.34 mature oocytes per patient was obtained, and the fertilization rate was 59.3% in Group I and 63.6% in Group II.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  6. 06HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, fertilization rates were 63.6% with triptorelin and 59.3% with cetrorelix.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, triptorelin was linked to a higher reported fertilization rate than cetrorelix.

    Outcome
    IncreaseFertilization rate
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Fertilization rate
    63.6%
    Group II
    Fertilization rate
    59.3%
    Group I

    Source sentences

    Summary
    A median of 5.38 and 6.34 mature oocytes per patient was obtained, and the fertilization rate was 59.3% in Group I and 63.6% in Group II.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  7. 07HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, the triptorelin protocol was linked to a higher pregnancy rate than cetrorelix.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, triptorelin was linked to a higher pregnancy rate than cetrorelix.

    Outcome
    IncreasePregnancy rate
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Pregnancy rate
    15%
    Group II
    Pregnancy rate
    5%
    Group I

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Pregnancy rate (PR) were better in Group II (15 versus 5%), and no severe or moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurred.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.
  8. 08HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    In matched IVF/ICSI patients, no severe or moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome occurred with triptorelin or cetrorelix protocols.

    In plain wordsIn matched IVF/ICSI patients, neither triptorelin nor cetrorelix protocols had severe or moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

    Outcome
    Not applicableSevere or moderate OHSS
    Study

    n = 52

    Comparator
    Cetrorelix protocol
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Pregnancy rate (PR) were better in Group II (15 versus 5%), and no severe or moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurred.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the results of the use of GnRH antagonist (GnRHant) and GnRH analog (GnRHa) in two matched groups of unselected IVF/ICSI patients in a retrospective matched pair analysis.
    Summary · context
    Patients in Group II (n=26) were first desensitized with GnRHa triptorelin long protocol, which was continued during the gonadotropins treatment until the induction of ovulation.

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