Check JH, Brasile D, Choe JK, Amui J, Wilson C The effect of cetrorelix vs. ganirelix on pregnancy outcome using minimal gonadotropin stimulation in women with elevated day 3 serum follicle stimulating hormone levels. [Journal Article] Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol 2009; 36(3):148-9.
PURPOSE: To determine if the choice of gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist influences subsequent pregnancy rates in women with diminished egg reserve. METHOD: Retrospective determination of pregnancy rates following embryo transfer in women with day 3 FSH >12 mIU/ml using lower dose gonadotropin stimulation regimen. RESULTS: Though no significant differences were found there was a trend for lower pregnancy rates with ganirelix vs cetrorelix. CONCLUSIONS: The trend for lower pregnancy rates with ganirelix vs. cetrorelix seen in women with diminished egg reserve is consistent with the findings of a study performed in women with normal egg reserve using a normal gonadotropin stimulation regimen. It is not clear if the adverse effect is on the endometrium or the embryo.
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