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Guo D, Pang C, Wang K. Comparison of pregnancy outcomes in women with normal ovarian response to the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist protocol using different trigger methods: a single-center retrospective cohort study based on propensity score matching. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:2153-2165. [PMID: 38494512 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07404-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate whether gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) combined with human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) can improve pregnancy outcomes in patients with normal ovarian response (NOR). METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, data of 404 NOR patients undergoing fresh embryo transfer (ET) from 2018 to 2022 were studied. Patients were divided into HCG group and HCG plus GnRH-a group according to trigger methods. After confounding factors were controlled by propensity score matching, 67 cases were included in HCG group and HCG plus GnRH-a group, respectively, and pregnancy outcomes were assessed. Basal data, ovarian stimulation, embryological data and pregnancy outcomes were compared. The effect of trigger methods on pregnancy outcomes was analyzed by binary logistic regression. RESULTS There was no statistically significant differences in embryological data, embryo implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate of ET, number of fresh embryos transferred and total number of embryos transferred after one cycle of oocyte retrieval. While, cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) was better in the dual-trigger group than in the HCG group. The binary logistic regression analysis indicated that the trigger methods had an independent influence on embryo implantation and cumulative live birth. CONCLUSIONS During IVF/ICSI, dual-trigger could potentially play a role in improving oocyte quality, ensuring embryo implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate of ET and cumulative live birth rate at the end of one ovum pick-up (OPU) cycle, and reducing the physical, temporal and financial negative consequences due to repeated OPU cycle.
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- Danyang Guo
- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Reproductive and Genetic Center of Integrative Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Reproductive and Genetic Center of Integrative Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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Mohammed-Durosinlorun A, Wada I. Factors associated with oocyte recovery rates during in-vitro fertilization among Nigerian women. Pan Afr Med J 2024; 47:190. [PMID: 39092016 PMCID: PMC11293478 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.190.38674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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Introduction the availability of oocytes is fundamental to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The factors associated with optimal or suboptimal oocyte recovery rates (ORR) in low-resource settings are not well known. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with ORR by comparing demographic and IVF cycle data of women undergoing IVF in our Centre. Methods this was a prospective study of 110 infertile women undergoing IVF at Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja Nigeria, from October 2020 to September 2021. All women had reached the stage of oocyte retrieval or further, after receiving ovarian stimulation with our routine protocols. Treatment was monitored by serial transvaginal ultrasonography. The oocyte retrieval procedures were performed under conscious sedation, 36 hours after the ovulatory trigger. Optimal ORR was when eggs were obtained from at least 80% of follicles punctured. Sub-optimal ORR was when it was less than 80%. Data analyses utilized SPSS statistical software and a p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Results the mean age of all women was 34.1±4.9 years. Sixty-nine women (62.7%) had sub-optimal ORR while 41 (37.3%) had optimal ORR. Six women (5.5%) had no oocytes retrieved. Significantly more women with sub-optimal ORR were obese (70.6 vs 29.4%) and had higher follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels (8.11 vs 6.34 miu/ml), p-value- 0.039. Women with sub-optimal ORR had higher mean prolactin levels (17.10 ± 13.93 miu/ml) than women with optimal ORR 11.43 ± 6.65 miu/ml), p-value- 0.019). Significantly more oocytes (5.99 vs 10.37, p-value 0.001), and MII oocytes (5.78 vs 7.56, p-value 0.035) were retrieved in women with optimal than sub-optimal ORR. The duration of stimulation, total amounts of gonadotropins administered, and fertilized oocytes were not significantly different among both groups (p-value >0.05). Conclusion this study has shown the factors associated with ORR in our setting to be basal FSH, prolactin, and obesity.
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- Amina Mohammed-Durosinlorun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Kaduna State University/Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria
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- Nisa Premier Hospital/Institute of Medical Sciences, Abuja, Nigeria
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Kim TE, Lee HK, Jee BC. Clinical and laboratory factors associated with the presence of dysmorphic oocytes in intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2023; 50:270-276. [PMID: 37995755 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2023.06030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the clinical and laboratory factors associated with the presence of dysmorphic oocytes in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. METHODS The study involved 200 ICSI cycles, performed from 2020 to 2021, that yielded at least one mature oocyte. Clinical characteristics and ovarian stimulation methods were compared between 68 cycles with at least one dysmorphic oocyte (the dysmorphic group) and 132 cycles with normal-form oocytes only (the non-dysmorphic group). Dysmorphic oocytes were characterized by dark cytoplasm, cytoplasmic granularity, cytoplasmic vacuoles, refractile bodies in the cytoplasm, smooth endoplasmic reticulum in the cytoplasm, an oval shape, an abnormal zona pellucida, a large perivitelline space, debris in the perivitelline space, or an abnormal polar body. RESULTS The ages of the women, indications for in vitro fertilization, serum anti-Müllerian hormone levels, and rates of current ovarian endometrioma were similar between the dysmorphic and non-dysmorphic groups. In both groups, the three ovarian stimulation regimens, two types of pituitary suppression, and total gonadotropin dose were employed similarly. However, the dual-trigger method was used more frequently in the dysmorphic group (67.6% vs. 50%, p=0.024). The dysmorphic group contained significantly more immature oocytes and exhibited significantly lower oocyte maturity (50% vs. 66.7%, p=0.001) than the non-dysmorphic cycles. Within the dysmorphic group, significantly lower oocyte maturity was found in the cycles using a dual-trigger, but not in those with a human chorionic gonadotropin trigger. CONCLUSION ICSI cycles with dysmorphic oocytes are closely associated with reduced oocyte maturity. This association was observed exclusively in dual-trigger cycles.
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- Tae Eun Kim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hsia LH, Lee TH, Lin YH, Huang YY, Chang HJ, Liu YL. Dual trigger improves the pregnancy rate in fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles compared with the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:2063-2077. [PMID: 37466846 PMCID: PMC10440333 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02888-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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PROPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess whether the implementation of a "dual trigger" approach, utilizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the GnRH antagonist protocol for in vitro fertilization (IVF), leads to improved pregnancy outcomes compared to the conventional hCG trigger alone. Previous meta-analyses have not provided sufficient evidence to support the superiority of the dual trigger over the hCG trigger in fresh or frozen embryo transfer cycles. Thus, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials were conducted to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the dual trigger on pregnancy outcomes in fresh or frozen embryo transfer cycles. METHOD A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were conducted. We searched the Medline and Embase databases for articles up to 2023 by using search terms: "dual trigger," "GnRHa," "hCG," "IVF." Eligible RCTs comparing the dual trigger with the hCG trigger were included. The primary outcome was the live birth rate (LBR) per cycle. The secondary outcomes were the number of oocytes retrieved, number of mature oocytes retrieved, implantation rate, biochemical pregnancy rate, CPR, miscarriage rate and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) rate per started cycle We compared the oocyte maturation and pregnancy outcomes in the dual trigger and hCG trigger groups. In patients undergoing fresh embryo transfer (ET) and frozen-thawed ET, we also conducted a subgroup analysis to evaluate whether dual trigger improves the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR). RESULTS We included 10 randomised studies, with 825 participants in the dual trigger group and 813 in the hCG trigger group. Compared with the hCG trigger, dual trigger was associated with a significant increase in the LBR per cycle (odds ratio (OR) = 1.61[1.16, 2.25]), number of oocytes retrieved (mean difference [MD] = 1.05 [0.43, 1.68]), number of mature oocytes retrieved (MD = 0.82 [0. 84, 1.16]), and CPR (OR = 1.48 [1.08, 2.01]). Subgroup analyses revealed that dual trigger was associated with a significantly increased CPR in patients who received fresh ET (OR = 1.68 [1.14, 2.48]). By contrast, the dual trigger was not associated with an increased CPR in the patient group with frozen-thawed ET (OR = 1.15 [0.64, 2.08]). CONCLUSION The dual trigger was associated with a significantly higher number of retrieved oocytes, number of mature oocytes, CPR, and LBR in IVF than the hCG trigger. The beneficial effect for fresh ET cycles compared with frozen-thawed ET might be associated with increased endometrial receptivity. RELEVANCE After dual trigger, delaying ET due to the concern of endometrial receptivity might not be needed.
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- Li-Hsin Hsia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 40201, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 40201, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 40201, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 40201, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 40201, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 40201, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist., 402, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
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Li H, Jiang Y, Liu M, Yu J, Feng X, Xu X, Wang H, Zhang J, Sun X, Yu Y. DNA methylation-mediated inhibition of MGARP is involved in impaired progeny testosterone synthesis in mice exposed to DBP in utero. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:914-925. [PMID: 36602389 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The dibutyl phthalate (DBP) has been detected in fetuses and infants and can cause damage to the reproductive system in adulthood, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. Here, we aim to investigate the effects of intrauterine DBP exposure on offspring reproductive function and explore possible mechanisms. SPF C57BL/6 pregnant mice were given DBP (0.5, 5, 75 mg/kg/d) or corn oil from day 5 to day 19 by gavage. After weaning, the pups were fed a standard diet for 5 weeks. In addition, TM3 Leydig cell cultures were used to study the relevant mechanisms in vitro. The results showed that intrauterine DBP exposure could reduce sperm density and sperm motility, cause testicular tissue damage, down-regulate serum T and LH levels, and up-regulate serum FSH levels at 75 mg/kg/d. Western blot and methylation detection revealed intrauterine exposure to DBP down-regulated testosterone synthesis-related proteins StAR, P450scc, 3β-HSD, PKA, and PKC expression, while up-regulated the levels of methyltransferase proteins expression and DNA 5-methylcytosine (5mC) in testicular tissue of mouse offspring at 75 mg/kg/d. Further detection found in utero 75 mg/kg/d DBP exposure down-regulated MGARP protein expression, and induced incomplete methylation of the MGARP gene. An in vitro analysis showed that MGARP inhibition is involved in an impaired testosterone synthesis in TM3 cells. Cell culture results suggest that MGARP down-regulation may be involved in impaired testosterone production in monobutyl phthalate-treated cells. The present study revealed that 75 mg/kg/d DBP exposure in utero resulted in testosterone synthesis disorders and reproductive function impairment in mouse offspring, and the mechanism may be related to DNA methylation-mediated down-regulation of MGARP in the testis.
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- Huan Li
- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Dong L, Lian F, Wu H, Xiang S, Li Y, Wei C, Yu X, Xin X. Reproductive outcomes of dual trigger with combination GnRH agonist and hCG versus trigger with hCG alone in women undergoing IVF/ICSI cycles: a retrospective cohort study with propensity score matching. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:583. [PMID: 35869444 PMCID: PMC9308204 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04899-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Despite a large number of studies on the selection of trigger drugs, it remains unclear whether the dual trigger with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, compared to the trigger with hCG alone, can improve the reproductive outcome of patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the laboratory and clinical outcomes of dual trigger versus single trigger. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated 520 in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles between July 2014 and September 2020 at the Reproductive and Genetic Center of Integrative Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. All patients underwent IVF/ICSI treatment with fresh embryo transfer using the GnRH antagonist protocol. We used propensity score matching to control for confounding variables and binary logistic regression analysis to determine the correlations between trigger methods and pregnancy outcomes. After propensity score matching, 57 cycles from each group were evaluated and compared for laboratory or clinical outcomes in this retrospective cohort study. Results There was no significant difference in the number of oocytes retrieved, embryos available, top-quality embryos, or the rate of normal fertilization between the dual-trigger and single-trigger protocols, respectively. The incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, implantation rate, biochemical pregnancy rate, clinical pregnancy rate, ectopic pregnancy rate, early miscarriage rate, and live birth rate were also similar between the two groups, while the miscarriage rate (37.0% vs. 12.5%, p = 0.045) was higher in the dual-trigger than the single-trigger group. Subsequent binary logistic regression analysis showed that age was a remarkably significant independent predictor of both clinical pregnancy rate (odds ratio = 0.90, 95% confidence interval: 0.84–0.97, p = 0.006) and live birth rate (odds ratio = 0.89, 95% confidence interval: 0.82–0.97, p = 0.005). Conclusions Therefore, dual-trigger for final oocyte maturation might increase miscarriage rate, but in terms of the laboratory and other pregnancy outcomes such as clinical pregnancy rate, early miscarriage rate or live birth rate, there was no evidence to show that dual trigger was superior to an hCG-trigger alone for patients undergoing GnRH-antagonist cycles with fresh embryo transfer. Trial registration Retrospectively registered.
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Tulek F, Kahraman A, Demirel LC. Dual trigger with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist and human chorionic gonadotropin improves live birth rates in POSEIDON group 3 and 4 expected poor responders. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:731-735. [PMID: 35856433 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2101635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dual triggering with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on outcomes of fresh embryo transfers following gonadotropin antagonist cycles in POSEIDON group 3 and group 4 low prognosis women and to compare the outcomes with hCG-only triggering. METHODS This study was conducted by retrospective analysis of patients with expected poor ovarian response (POSEIDON group 3 and 4) that underwent fresh embryo transfers following in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles with either dual triggering or hCG-only triggering between January 2010 and April 2020. A total of 1068 women that underwent dual triggering and 1931 that underwent hCG-only triggering were included in the study. RESULTS Number of retrieved oocytes, M2 oocytes, oocyte maturation rate, fertilization rate, obtained 2PN embryos, implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth delivery rates were found significantly higher in dual-triggering group in comparison to hCG-only group (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.02, p < 0.001 respectively). CONCLUSION Dual trigger with concomitant injections of GnRH agonist and hCG in GnRH antagonist cycles appears to improve IVF outcomes, increase quality of embryos, reduce miscarriage rates and consequently increase live birth delivery rates in POSEIDON groups 3/4 poor responders.
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- Firat Tulek
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Study on the Influencing Mechanism of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) on Oocyte Maturation in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7933166. [PMID: 35872929 PMCID: PMC9303116 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7933166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The study was aimed at investigating the influence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone on oocyte maturation in the patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A total of 54 patients with PCOS who received in vitro maturation (IVM) treatment in the Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, were divided into two groups: one group who underwent hCG injections was the observation group (OG; n = 27) and other was the control group (CG; n = 27) with no hCG injection. The oocyte development and the expression of steroid hormone synthesis-related genes including gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR), Conexin43, epidermal growth factor-related genes, luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR), epiregulin (EREG), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were examined. The human ovarian granulosa cell line (SVOG cells) and ovarian epithelial cell line (HOSEpiC cells) were employed to analyze the effect of hCG on the biological behaviour of cells. As a result, OG showed higher normal fertilization, cleavage, and high-qualified embryo rate than CG. Expression levels of GnRHR, Cx43, LHCGR, EREG, and VEGF were significantly elevated in granulosa cells in the OG group. Western blot revealed that phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), and rapamycin (mTOR) proteins were decreased in granulosa cells under hCG intervention. A biological behaviour test indicated that the multiplication capacity of hCG-intervened SVOG and HOSEpiC was increased, while the apoptosis was decreased. In conclusion, hCG could accelerate follicular development and oocyte maturation by activating oocyte maturation genes in PCOS patients, which could significantly improve and popularize the application of IVM technology.
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Oron G, Sapir O, Shufaro Y, Wertheimer A, Ben-Haroush A. The effect of the co-administration of hCG and GnRH agonist (dual trigger) versus standard hCG trigger on morphokinetic embryo parameters. Reprod Biomed Online 2022; 45:696-702. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Demirel C, Celik HG, Tulek F, Uzun K, Bastu E. Dual Trigger with hCG Plus GnRHa for Final Oocyte Maturation in PGT-A Cycles Results in Similar Euploidy Rates when Compared to hCG-Only Trigger. Reprod Sci 2022; 29:2265-2271. [PMID: 35476351 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-00954-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Factors that may have an effect on euploidy rate of blastocysts have been investigated thoroughly in the literature. We aimed to assess whether dual trigger alters the ploidy chance of a blastocyst in preimplantation genetic screening for aneuploidy (PGT-A) cycles. This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a total of 385 PGT-A cycles at a single tertiary center for various indications. Final oocyte maturation was triggered using human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or the combination of hCG and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) (dual trigger). Participants were divided based on triggering method and all demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were compared. Final oocyte maturation was triggered in 143 cycles with hCG (37.1%), and in 242 cycles with dual trigger (62.9%). The duration of stimulation was shorter in the dual trigger arm compared to the hCG trigger group (10.0 ± 1.6 vs. 9.4 ± 1.4 days, p ≤ .001). Euploidy rates per blastocyst tested were 23.4% and 26.1% respectively for hCG and dual trigger groups without significance. Similar rates of euploidy were noted, even after age stratification. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding positive pregnancy result and ongoing pregnancy rates (p = .779 vs. p = .188). Although dual triggering, compared to hCG triggering, does not provide an additional superiority on blastocyst euploidy rate, further studies in women with different infertility etiology are needed to specifically evaluate the impact of triggering method on ploidy rates.
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- Cem Demirel
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ataşehir Memorial IVF Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ataşehir Memorial IVF Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medical Faculty, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Nesta Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
- UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, USA
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Sloth A, Kjølhede M, Sarmon KG, Knudsen UB. Effect of dual trigger on reproductive outcome in low responders: a systematic PRISMA review and meta-analysis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:213-221. [PMID: 34779694 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2021.2000962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Poor ovarian responders (PORs) pose a great challenge for fertility clinics worldwide. The aim of this study was to examine whether 'dual trigger' consisting of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) plus gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) is beneficial or not regarding implantation rate, pregnancy rate, and live birth rate for POR. METHODS This systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. Risk of bias was evaluated by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale or version 2 (NOS) of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (ROB2) independently by two authors. Furthermore, RevMan version 5.4 was used to analyze the extracted data and to create an inverse-weighted summary-odds ratio (OR). RESULTS A total of 1390 studies were screened. Seven studies containing a total of 2474 POR were included. The pooled meta-analysis revealed a 1.62-fold increase in clinical pregnancy rate (OR = 1.62 [1.00, 2.62], p = .05) and a 2.65-fold increase in live birth rate (OR = 2.65 [1.66, 4.24], p < .0001) in the dual trigger group compared to hCG trigger. The pooled analysis showed no significant difference between the two groups regarding implantation rate (OR = 1.14 [0.93, 1.39], p = .21). CONCLUSIONS The meta-analysis of this study indicates that dual trigger as finale oocyte maturation is advantageous compared to hCG trigger among POR. However, large-scale, high-quality, randomized controlled trials (RCT) are required to confirm this conclusion and fully address the magnitude of this effect.
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- Amalie Sloth
- Department of Urology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Horsens Regional Hospital, Horsens, Denmark
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Dual trigger with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin improves the outcome of intrauterine insemination. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2022; 65:207-214. [PMID: 35184525 PMCID: PMC8942749 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.21275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dual trigger, which is a combination of gonadotropin-releasing agonist (GnRH-a) and recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the final oocyte maturation, in the outcome of intrauterine insemination (IUI). Methods This retrospective observational study was conducted from January 2016 to October 2018 and involved 639 IUI cycles at the Halim Fertility Center, Indonesia. Controlled ovarian stimulation was performed during IUI cycles. The ovulation triggers were divided into two groups: group I received a combination of GnRH-a and recombinant hCG as a dual trigger, and group II received only recombinant hCG as a single trigger. The baseline characteristics, cycle parameters, and IUI outcomes of both groups were compared. Results Our study included a total of 639 IUI cycles, 334 were in the dual trigger group and 305 in the single trigger group. The clinical pregnancy rates were significantly higher in the dual trigger group than in the single trigger group (P<0.001). Based on the multivariate analysis, the dual trigger increased the clinical pregnancy rate by 2.524 times than that by the single trigger. Conclusion Our data showed that the dual trigger combination of GnRH-a and recombinant hCG significantly improves the outcome of intrauterine insemination.
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Ganer Herman H, Horowitz E, Mizrachi Y, Farhi J, Raziel A, Weissman A. Prediction, assessment, and management of suboptimal GnRH agonist trigger: a systematic review. J Assist Reprod Genet 2022; 39:291-303. [PMID: 35306603 PMCID: PMC8956771 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02359-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This systematic review aimed to identify baseline patient demographic and controlled ovarian stimulation characteristics associated with a suboptimal response to GnRHa triggering, and available options for prevention and management of suboptimal response. METHODS PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline, and the Cochrane Library were searched for keywords related to GnRHa triggering, and peer-reviewed articles from January 2000 to September 2021 included. RESULTS Thirty-seven studies were included in the review. A suboptimal response to GnRHa triggering was more likely following long-term or recent oral contraceptive use and with a low or high body mass index. Low basal serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol serum levels were correlated with suboptimal oocyte yield, as was a low serum LH level on the day of triggering. A prolonged stimulation period and increased gonadotropin requirements were correlated with suboptimal response to triggering. Post-trigger LH < 15 IU/L best correlated with an increased risk for empty follicle syndrome and a lower oocyte retrieval rate. Retriggering with hCG may be considered in patients with suboptimal response according to post-trigger LH, as in cases of failed aspiration. CONCLUSION Pre-treatment assessment of patient characteristics, with pre- and post-triggering assessment of clinical and endocrine cycle characteristics, may identify cases at risk for suboptimal response to GnRHa triggering and optimize its utilization.
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- Hadas Ganer Herman
- grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Association between different dual trigger dosages and IVF results in patients with POSEIDON Group IV. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2022; 65:215-222. [PMID: 35081677 PMCID: PMC8942747 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.21317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective Dual trigger is used to induce final oocyte maturation during the process of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, yet yielding controversial results. Also, there are yet no data regarding the effect of the dosage of the dual trigger on clinical outcomes. Based on the Patient-Oriented Strategies Encompassing IndividualizeD Oocyte Number (POSEIDON) criteria, this study aimed to determine the clinical difference of a single bolus versus two boluses of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) in POSEIDON group IV patients using dual trigger. Methods We screened a total of 1,256 patients who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles who met the POSEIDON group IV criteria. Six hundred and twenty-nine patients received one bolus of GnRHa, and 627 patients were given two boluses. All patients received the same dose of recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin during the dual trigger cycle. Results Metaphase II oocyte retrieval rate, fertilization rate and clinical pregnancy rate did not differ between the two groups. However, a lower percentage of at least one top-quality embryo transfer (34.3% vs. 26.0%, P=0.001) in the two bolus-GnRHa group was noted. Conclusion A double bolus of GnRHa did not show superior clinical results compared to a single bolus of GnRHa in the dual trigger IVF cycle. Therefore, GnRHa doses for use should be decided based on individual clinical situations considering cost-effectiveness and patient compliance, but further investigation will be needed.
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Zhou C, Yang X, Wang Y, Xi J, Pan H, Wang M, Zhou Y, Xiao Y. OUP accepted manuscript. Hum Reprod 2022; 37:1795-1805. [PMID: 35595223 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Chengliang Zhou
- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, China
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Yan MH, Cao JX, Hou JW, Jiang WJ, Wang DD, Sun ZG, Song JY. GnRH Agonist and hCG (Dual Trigger) Versus hCG Trigger for Final Oocyte Maturation in Expected Normal Responders With a High Immature Oocyte Rate: Study Protocol for a Randomized, Superiority, Parallel Group, Controlled Trial. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:831859. [PMID: 35418945 PMCID: PMC8996168 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.831859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The choice of trigger drug for the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) protocol correlates with the outcome of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI-ET). The co-administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), i.e., dual trigger, for final oocyte maturation, has received much attention in recent years. This trial was designed to determine whether a dual trigger approach by lengthening the time between trigger and ovum pick-up (OPU) improves the quantity and quality of mature oocytes/top-quality embryos and pregnancy outcomes in expected normal responders with a high immature oocyte rate. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We propose a study at the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Chinese Medicine. A total of 90 individuals undergoing COH use a fixed GnRH antagonist protocol. They will be assigned randomly into two groups according to the trigger method and timing: recombinant hCG (6500 IU) will be injected only 36 hours before OPU for final oocyte maturation (hCG-only trigger); co-administration of GnRH-a and hCG for final oocyte maturation, 40 and 34 hours prior to OPU, respectively (Dual trigger). The primary outcome is metaphase-II (MII) oocytes rate. Secondary outcomes are number of oocytes retrieved, fertilization rate, top-quality embryos rate, blastula formation rate, embryo implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, live birth rate, cumulative pregnancy/live birth rates, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) rate. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The reproductive ethics committee of the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine certified this study (Identifier: SDUTCM/2021.7.26) as ethical. All individuals will sign written informed consent. All data and biological samples will be protected according to law. The results of this study will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION [chictr.gov.cn], identifier [ChiCTR2100049292].
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- Meng-Han Yan
- The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Reproductive Center of Integrated Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Jing-Yan Song, ; Zhen-Gao Sun,
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Reproductive Center of Integrated Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Jing-Yan Song, ; Zhen-Gao Sun,
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Chung RK, Mancuso AC, Summers KM, Sparks AE, Duran HE, Mejia RB. Dual trigger protocol is an effective in vitro fertilization strategy in both normal and high responders without compromising pregnancy outcomes in fresh cycles. F S Rep 2021; 2:314-319. [PMID: 34553157 PMCID: PMC8441566 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2021.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective To study the birth rates of normal vs. high responders after dual trigger of final oocyte maturation with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist and human chorionic gonadotropin in fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles in which ovarian stimulation was achieved by a flexible GnRH antagonist protocol. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting University hospital. Patient(s) In women <35 years of age, 290 fresh IVF cycles using the dual trigger protocol with day 5 embryo transfers from January 2013 to July 2018 were included. Cycles excluded were those with preimplantation genetic testing, gestational carriers, donor oocytes, and fertility preservation. Intervention(s) IVF with dual trigger. Main Outcome Measure(s) Clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate. Result(s) Comparing normal responders, defined as <30 oocytes retrieved, and high responders, defined as ≥30 oocytes retrieved, the clinical pregnancy rates (67.0% vs. 69.3%, respectively) and live birth rates (60.5% vs. 60.0%, respectively) were not significantly different. No cases of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome were reported in either group. Conclusion(s) Ovarian stimulation by a flexible GnRH antagonist protocol followed by dual trigger yields comparable outcomes between normal and high responders in fresh IVF cycles.
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- Rebecca K. Chung
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
- Reprint requests: Rebecca K. Chung, M.D., University Hospitals Fertility Center, 1000 Auburn Drive, Suite 310, Beachwood, Ohio 44122.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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Guo HX, Yuan B, Su MT, Zheng Y, Zhang JY, Han DX, Wang HQ, Huang YJ, Jiang H, Zhang JB. Identification of Circular RNAs in the Anterior Pituitary in Rats Treated with GnRH. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11092557. [PMID: 34573523 PMCID: PMC8466137 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The pituitary gland, an important endocrine organ, can secrete a variety of reproductive hormones under the action of hypothalamus-secreted gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Circular RNAs are a class of RNA molecules with stable covalently closed circular structures. In this study, we performed RNA sequencing of GnRH-treated rats to identify differentially expressed circRNAs in the anterior pituitary. The results revealed 1433 related circRNAs, 14 of which were differentially expressed. We predicted targeted relationships between the differentially expressed circRNAs and FSHb-LHb-associated miRNAs. In all, a total of 14 circRNAs were identified that may act on the secretion and regulation of reproductive hormones in GnRH-treated rats. Abstract The pituitary gland, an important endocrine organ, can secrete a variety of reproductive hormones under the action of hypothalamus-secreted gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and plays important roles in animal reproduction. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules with stable covalently closed circular structures. CircRNAs are equipped with miRNA response elements (MREs), which can regulate the expression of target genes by competitively binding miRNAs. However, whether the expression levels of circRNAs in the pituitary gland change under the action of GnRH and whether such changes can further affect the secretion of reproductive hormones are still unclear. In this study, we performed RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) of GnRH-treated rats to identify differentially expressed circRNAs. The results revealed 1433 related circRNAs, 14 of which were differentially expressed. In addition, we randomly selected five differentially expressed circRNAs and tested their relative expression levels by RT-qPCR, the results of which were consistent with the RNA sequencing results. Finally, we predicted targeted relationships between the differentially expressed circRNAs and FSHb-LHb-associated miRNAs. In all, a total of 14 circRNAs were identified that may act on the secretion and regulation of reproductive hormones in GnRH-treated rats. Our expression profiles of circRNAs in the anterior pituitaries of rats treated with GnRH can provide insights into the roles of circRNAs in mammalian development and reproduction.
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- Correspondence: (H.J.); (J.-B.Z.); Tel.: +86-431-8783-6536 (H.J.); +86-431-8783-6551 (J.-B.Z.)
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- Correspondence: (H.J.); (J.-B.Z.); Tel.: +86-431-8783-6536 (H.J.); +86-431-8783-6551 (J.-B.Z.)
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Zhang Y, Guo X, Guo L, Chang HM, Shu J, Leung PCK. Outcomes comparison of IVF/ICSI among different trigger methods for final oocyte maturation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. FASEB J 2021; 35:e21696. [PMID: 34085322 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202100406r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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During the in vitro fertilization treatment, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is routinely used as a substitute for the natural endogenous LH surge during the final stage of oocyte maturation. However, it does not provide the FSH surge observed in the mid-cycle of the natural cycle. To date, whether the FSH surge can improve oocyte quality and pregnancy outcomes remains unknown. Randomized controlled trials comparing the following four trigger methods to conventional hCG were examined: GnRH agonist (GnRHa), kisspeptin, GnRHa plus hCG (dual trigger), and FSH plus hCG (FSH co-trigger). The results showed that the use of dual triggers was associated with a significantly higher number of retrieved cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) (weighted mean difference [WMD] 1.625, 95% CI 0.684-2.565), retrieved mature oocytes (WMD 0.986, 95% CI 0.426-1.545) and fertilized (2PN) oocytes (WMD 0.792, 95% CI 0.083-1.501), compared with the use of hCG. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of pregnancy rate. The FSH co-trigger resulted in significantly higher rates of 2PN oocytes retrieved than the hCG trigger (WMD 0.077, 95% CI 0.028-0.126). Notably, the risk of OHSS did not differ among the three treatment groups compared to that of the hCG group. This review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD 42020194201).
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- Yu Zhang
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Public Policy Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Oliveira CMD, Oliveira CAMD, Fonseca LL, Souza KRRD, Radaelli MRM. GnRH agonist in association with hCG versus hCG alone for final oocyte maturation triggering in GnRH antagonist cycles. JBRA Assist Reprod 2021; 25:246-251. [PMID: 33507721 PMCID: PMC8083849 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20200089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Objective: To analyze gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist in association with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) (dual triggering) versus hCG alone (conventional triggering) for final oocyte maturation triggering in GnRH antagonist cycles in an unselected population of Brazilian women. Methods: This prospective case-control study involved 114 patients referred to autologous in vitro fertilization treatment between February 2018 and August 2019, recruited regardless of age, infertility factor or number of cycles. The patients were randomly allocated into two groups according to oocyte maturation triggering approach: group A (n = 48) - hCG only; and group B (n = 66) - hCG plus GnRH agonist. The main outcomes measured were the number of total and metaphase II (MII) oocytes retrieved. Results: The groups were homogenous in terms of age. There were no moderate or severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome events. There were no statistical differences concerning total or MII oocytes retrieved between the groups (p > 0.05). The MII/total oocyte rate was 70.9% in group A, and 74.5% in group B (p = 0.679). There was no oocyte retrieved in 2/48 patients (4.16%) in group A, 1/66 (1.5%) in group B. There were no MII oocytes in 4/48 patients (8.3%) in group A, and 2/66 (3%) in group B. Age was directly correlated to the number of total and MII oocytes retrieved (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Dual triggering was equivalent to conventional hCH triggering in terms of the number of total and MII oocytes retrieved in the general population. Further studies are necessary to ascertain dual triggering indication in selected groups of women.
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Haas J, Bassil R, Samara N, Zilberberg E, Mehta C, Orvieto R, Casper RF. GnRH agonist and hCG (dual trigger) versus hCG trigger for final follicular maturation: a double-blinded, randomized controlled study. Hum Reprod 2021; 35:1648-1654. [PMID: 32563188 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaa107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Does co-administration of GnRH agonist and Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG; dual trigger) in IVF cycles improve the number of mature oocytes and pregnancy outcome compared to hCG alone? SUMMARY ANSWER Using the dual trigger for final follicular maturation increases the number of oocytes, mature oocytes and number of blastocysts (total and top-quality) compared to triggering with hCG alone. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY hCG is used at the end of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation as a surrogate LH surge to induce final oocyte maturation. Recently, based on retrospective studies, the co-administration of GnRH agonist and hCG for final oocyte maturation (dual trigger) has been suggested to improve IVF outcome and pregnancy rates. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A single center, randomized controlled, double-blinded clinical trial between May 2016 and June 2018 analyzed by intention to treat (ITT). PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTINGS, METHODS One hundred and fifty-five normal responder patients were randomized either to receive hCG or dual trigger for final oocyte maturation. Data on patients age, BMI, AMH, number of oocytes retrieved, number of metaphase 2 (MII) oocytes, zygotes and blastocysts, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate were assessed and compared between the dual trigger group and the hCG group. We performed a planned interim analysis after the recruitment of 50% of the patients. Based on the totality of outcomes at the interim analysis we decided to discontinue further recruitment. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE One hundred and fifty-five patients were included in the study. The age (36 years versus 35.3 years P = NS), BMI (24 kg/m2 versus 23.7 kg/m2) and the AMH (20.1 pmol/l versus 22.4 pmol/l) were comparable between the two groups. Based on ITT analysis, the number of eggs retrieved (11.1 versus 13.4, P = 0.002), the MII oocytes (8.6 versus 10.3, P = 0.009), total number of blastocysts (2.9 versus 3.9, P = 0.01) and top-quality blastocysts transferred (44.7% versus 64.9%; P = 0.003) were significantly higher in the dual trigger group compared to the hCG group. The clinical pregnancy rate (24.3% versus 46.1%, OR 2.65 (1.43-1.93), P = 0.009) and the live birth rate per transfer (22% versus 36.2%, OR= 1.98 (1.05-3.75), P = 0.03) were significantly higher in the dual trigger group compared to the hCG group. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION None. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The enhanced response observed with the dual trigger might lead to better IVF outcomes were it used more widely. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The study was funded by TRIO Fertility. There are no conflicts of interest to declare. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02703584. DATE OF TRIAL REGISTRATION March 2016. DATE OF FIRST PATIENT'S ENROLLMENT May 2016.
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- J Haas
- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, ON, Canada.,IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, ON, Canada.,IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Orvieto R, Venetis CA, Fatemi HM, D’Hooghe T, Fischer R, Koloda Y, Horton M, Grynberg M, Longobardi S, Esteves SC, Sunkara SK, Li Y, Alviggi C. Optimising Follicular Development, Pituitary Suppression, Triggering and Luteal Phase Support During Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Delphi Consensus. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:675670. [PMID: 34040586 PMCID: PMC8142593 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.675670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A Delphi consensus was conducted to evaluate global expert opinions on key aspects of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment. METHODS Ten experts plus the Scientific Coordinator discussed and amended statements plus supporting references proposed by the Scientific Coordinator. The statements were distributed via an online survey to 35 experts, who voted on their level of agreement or disagreement with each statement. Consensus was reached if the proportion of participants agreeing or disagreeing with a statement was >66%. RESULTS Eighteen statements were developed. All statements reached consensus and the most relevant are summarised here. (1) Follicular development and stimulation with gonadotropins (n = 9 statements): Recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) alone is sufficient for follicular development in normogonadotropic patients aged <35 years. Oocyte number and live birth rate are strongly correlated; there is a positive linear correlation with cumulative live birth rate. Different r-hFSH preparations have identical polypeptide chains but different glycosylation patterns, affecting the biospecific activity of r-hFSH. r-hFSH plus recombinant human LH (r-hFSH:r-hLH) demonstrates improved pregnancy rates and cost efficacy versus human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) in patients with severe FSH and LH deficiency. (2) Pituitary suppression (n = 2 statements): Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists are associated with lower rates of any grade ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and cycle cancellation versus GnRH agonists. (3) Final oocyte maturation triggering (n=4 statements): Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) represents the gold standard in fresh cycles. The efficacy of hCG triggering for frozen transfers in modified natural cycles is controversial compared with LH peak monitoring. Current evidence supports significantly higher pregnancy rates with hCG + GnRH agonist versus hCG alone, but further evidence is needed. GnRH agonist trigger, in GnRH antagonist protocol, is recommended for final oocyte maturation in women at risk of OHSS. (4) Luteal-phase support (n = 3 statements): Vaginal progesterone therapy represents the gold standard for luteal-phase support. CONCLUSIONS This Delphi consensus provides a real-world clinical perspective on the specific approaches during the key steps of ART treatment from a diverse group of international experts. Additional guidance from clinicians on ART strategies could complement guidelines and policies, and may help to further improve treatment outcomes.
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- Raoul Orvieto
- Infertility and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer), Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- The Tarnesby-Tarnowski Chair for Family Planning and Fertility Regulation, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- *Correspondence: Raoul Orvieto,
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- Centre for Big Data Research in Health & School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- IVF Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Fertility Clinics, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Global Medical Affairs, Research and Development, Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- Research Group Reproductive Medicine, Department of Development and Regeneration, Organ Systems, Group Biomedical Sciences, KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Center of Reproduction “Life Line”, Moscow, Russia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Pregna Medicina Reproductiva, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Service de Médecine de la Reproduction et Préservation de la Fertilité, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
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- Global Clinical Development, Merck Serono, Italy, an Affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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- ANDROFERT, Andrology and Human Reproduction Clinic, Center for Male Reproduction, Campinas, Brazil
- Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Medical Center for Human Reproduction, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Bildik G, Akin N, Seyhan A, Esmaeilian Y, Yakin K, Keles I, Balaban B, Ata B, Urman B, Oktem O. Luteal granulosa cells from natural cycles are more capable of maintaining their viability, steroidogenic activity and LH receptor expression than those of stimulated IVF cycles. Hum Reprod 2020; 34:345-355. [PMID: 30520979 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Are there any differences in the molecular characteristics of the luteal granulosa cells (GC) obtained from stimulated versus non-stimulated (natural) IVF cycles that may help explain the defective luteal phase in the former? SUMMARY ANSWER Luteal GC of stimulated IVF cycles, particularly those of agonist-triggered antagonist cycles, are less viable ex vivo, express LH receptor and anti-apoptotic genes at lower levels, undergo apoptosis earlier and fail to maintain their estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) production in comparison to natural cycle GC. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Luteal function is defective in stimulated IVF cycles, which necessitates P4 and/or hCG administration (known as luteal phase support) in order to improve clinical pregnancy rates and prevent miscarriage. The luteal phase becomes shorter and menstruation begins earlier than a natural cycle if a pregnancy cannot be achieved, indicative of early demise of corpus luteum (premature luteolysis). Supra-physiological levels of steroids produced by multiple corpora luteae in the stimulated IVF cycles are believed to inhibit LH release directly via negative feedback actions on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis resulting in low circulating levels of LH and a defective luteal phase. We hypothesized that some defects in the viability and steroidogenic activity of the luteal GC of the stimulated IVF cycles might contribute to this defective luteal phase in comparison to natural cycle GC. This issue has not been studied in human before. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A comparative translational research study of ex vivo and in vitro models of luteal GC recovered from IVF patients undergoing natural versus stimulated IVF cycles was carried out. Luteinized GC were obtained from 154 IVF patients undergoing either natural (n = 22) or stimulated IVF cycles with recombinant FSH and GnRH agonist (long) (n = 44), or antagonist protocol triggered conventionally either with recombinant hCG (n = 46) or with a GnRH agonist (n = 42). GC were maintained in vitro for up to 6 days. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Cellular viability (YO-PRO-1 staining), the expression of the steroidogenic enzymes, pro-apoptotic genes [Bcl-2-associated death promoter (BAD), Bcl-2-associated X protein (BAX) and Caspase-3 (CASP3)], anti-apoptotic genes [RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase (AKT-1) and Bcl-2-like protein 2 (BCL2-L2)], LH receptor, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) (using real-time quantitative PCR at mRNA level and western blot immunoprecipitation assay at protein level) and in vitro E2 and P4 production (electrochemiluminescence immunoassay) were compared in GC among the groups. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Natural cycle GC were significantly more viable ex vivo (88%) compared to their counterparts of the stimulated IVF cycles (66, 64 and 37% for agonist and antagonist cycles triggered with hCG and GnRH agonist respectively, P < 0.01). They were also more capable of maintaining their vitality in culture compared to their counterparts from the stimulated IVF cycles: at the end of the 6-day culture period, 74% of the cells were still viable whereas only 48, 43 and 22% of the cells from the agonist and antagonist cycles triggered with hCG and agonist respectively, were viable (P < 0.01). The mRNA expression of anti-apoptotic genes (AKT-1 and BCL2-L2) was significantly lower, while that of pro-apoptotic genes (BAD, BAX and CASP3) was significantly higher in the stimulated cycles, particularly in the agonist-triggered antagonist cycles, compared to natural cycle GC (P < 0.01 for long protocol and antagonist hCG trigger, P < 0.001 for agonist trigger). The expression of steroidogenic enzymes (stAR, SCC, 3β-HSD and aromatase) and VEGF was significantly higher in the agonist and hCG-triggered antagonist cycles compared to natural cycle GC. Therefore, in vitro E2 and P4 production in cells from the stimulated IVF cycles was significantly higher than their counterparts obtained from the natural cycles in the first 2 days of culture. However, after Day 2, their viability and hormone production began to decline very rapidly with the most drastic decrease being observed in the agonist-triggered cycles. By contrast, natural cycle GC maintained their viability and produced E2 and P4 in increasing amounts in culture up to 6 days. In vitro P production and the mRNA and protein expression of LH receptor, VEGF and 3β-HSD were most defective in the agonist-triggered antagonist cycles compared to natural and agonist and hCG-triggered antagonist cycles. In vitro hCG treatment of a subset of the cells from the agonist-triggered cycles improved their viability, increased E2 and P4 production in vitro and up-regulated the mRNA expression of anti-apoptotic gene BCL-L2 together with steroidogenic enzymes stAR, SCC, 3B-HSD, LH receptor and VEGF. LARGE SCALE DATA Not applicable. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION The limitations include analysis of luteinized GC only might not reflect the in vivo mechanisms involved in survival and function of the whole corpus luteum; GC recovered during oocyte retrieval belong to a very early stage of the luteal phase and might not be representative; effects of ovulation triggered with hCG may not equate to the endogenous LH trigger; the clinical characteristics of the patients may vary among the different groups and it was not possible to correlate stimulation-related molecular alterations in luteal GC with the clinical outcome, as no oocytes have been utilized yet. Therefore, our findings do not conclusively rule out the possibility that some other mechanisms in vivo may also account for defective luteal function observed in stimulated IVF cycles. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Ovarian stimulation is associated with significant alterations in the viability and steroidogenic activity of luteal GC depending on the stimulation protocol and mode of ovulation trigger. Reduced survival and down-regulated expression of 3B-HSD, LH receptor and VEGF leading to compromised steroid production in stimulated cycles, and particularly in the agonist-triggered cycles, may at least in part help explain why the luteal phase is defective and requires exogenous support in these cycles. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This study was funded by the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Health Sciences of Koc University and Koç University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), equally funded by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Development Research Infrastructure Support Program. All authors declare no conflict of interest.
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- Gamze Bildik
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, School of Medicine, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, School of Medicine, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, School of Medicine, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey.,American Hospital Women's Health Center, Assisted Reproduction Unit, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, School of Medicine, Koc University, Davutpasa, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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Qiu Q, Huang J, Li Y, Chen X, Lin H, Li L, Yang D, Wang W, Zhang Q. Does an FSH surge at the time of hCG trigger improve IVF/ICSI outcomes? A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. Hum Reprod 2020; 35:1411-1420. [PMID: 32383771 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaa087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION
Does an artificially induced FSH surge at the time of hCG trigger improve IVF/ICSI outcomes?
SUMMARY ANSWER
An additional FSH bolus administered at the time of hCG trigger has no effect on clinical pregnancy rate, embryo quality, fertilization rate, implantation rate and live birth rate in women undergoing the long GnRH agonist (GnRHa) protocol for IVF/ICSI.
WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY
Normal ovulation is preceded by a surge in both LH and FSH. Few randomized clinical trials have specifically investigated the role of the FSH surge. Some studies indicated that FSH given at hCG ovulation trigger boosts fertilization rate and even prevents ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION
This was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial conducted at a single IVF center, from June 2012 to November 2013. A sample size calculation indicated that 347 women per group would be adequate. A total of 732 women undergoing IVF/ICSI were randomized, using electronically randomized tables, to the intervention or placebo groups. Participants and clinical doctors were blinded to the treatment allocation.
PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS
Patients aged ≤42 years who were treated with IVF/ICSI owing to tubal factor, male factor, unexplained, endometriosis and multiple factors were enrolled in this trial. Subjects all received a standard long GnRHa protocol for IVF/ICSI and hCG 6000–10 000 IU to trigger oocyte maturation. A total of 364 and 368 patients were randomized to receive a urinary FSH (uFSH) bolus (6 ampules, 450 IU) and placebo, respectively, at the time of the hCG trigger. The primary outcome measure was clinical pregnancy rate. The secondary outcome measures were FSH level on the day of oocyte retrieval, number of oocytes retrieved, good-quality embryo rate, live birth rate and rate of OHSS.
MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE
There were no significant differences in the baseline demographic characteristics between the two study groups. There were also no significant differences between groups in cycle characteristics, such as the mean number of stimulation days, total gonadotrophin dose and peak estradiol. The clinical pregnancy rate was 51.6% in the placebo group and 52.7% in the FSH co-trigger group, with an absolute rate difference of 1.1% (95% CI −6.1% to 8.3%). The number of oocytes retrieved was 10.47 ± 4.52 and 10.74 ± 5.01 (P = 0.44), the rate of good-quality embryos was 37% and 33.9% (P = 0.093) and the implantation rate was 35% and 36% (P = 0.7) in the placebo group and the FSH co-trigger group, respectively.
LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION
This was a single-center study, which may limit its effectiveness. The use of uFSH is a limitation, as this is not the same as the natural FSH. We did not collect follicular fluid for further study of molecular changes after the use of uFSH as a co-trigger.
WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS
Based on previous data and our results, an additional FSH bolus administered at the time of hCG trigger has no benefit on clinical pregnancy rates in women undergoing the long GnRHa protocol in IVF/ICSI: a single hCG trigger is sufficient.
STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S)
This study was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC1000205); Sun Yat-Sen University Clinical Research 5010 Program (2016004); the Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province (2016A020216011 and 2017A020213028); and Science Technology Research Project of Guangdong Province (S2011010004662). There are no conflicts of interest to declare.
TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER
The trial was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-TRC-12002246).
TRIAL REGISTRATION DATE
20 May 2012.
DATE OF FIRST PATIENT’S ENROLMENT
10 June 2012.
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- Qi Qiu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Bosch E, Broer S, Griesinger G, Grynberg M, Humaidan P, Kolibianakis E, Kunicki M, La Marca A, Lainas G, Le Clef N, Massin N, Mastenbroek S, Polyzos N, Sunkara SK, Timeva T, Töyli M, Urbancsek J, Vermeulen N, Broekmans F. ESHRE guideline: ovarian stimulation for IVF/ICSI †. Hum Reprod Open 2020; 2020:hoaa009. [PMID: 32395637 PMCID: PMC7203749 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoaa009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What is the recommended management of ovarian stimulation, based on the best available evidence in the literature? SUMMARY ANSWER The guideline development group formulated 84 recommendations answering 18 key questions on ovarian stimulation. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Ovarian stimulation for IVF/ICSI has been discussed briefly in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline on fertility problems, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist has published a statement on ovarian stimulation in assisted reproduction. There are, to our knowledge, no evidence-based guidelines dedicated to the process of ovarian stimulation. STUDY DESIGN SIZE DURATION The guideline was developed according to the structured methodology for development of ESHRE guidelines. After formulation of key questions by a group of experts, literature searches and assessments were performed. Papers published up to 8 November 2018 and written in English were included. The critical outcomes for this guideline were efficacy in terms of cumulative live birth rate per started cycle or live birth rate per started cycle, as well as safety in terms of the rate of occurrence of moderate and/or severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS SETTING METHODS Based on the collected evidence, recommendations were formulated and discussed until consensus was reached within the guideline group. A stakeholder review was organized after finalization of the draft. The final version was approved by the guideline group and the ESHRE Executive Committee. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The guideline provides 84 recommendations: 7 recommendations on pre-stimulation management, 40 recommendations on LH suppression and gonadotrophin stimulation, 11 recommendations on monitoring during ovarian stimulation, 18 recommendations on triggering of final oocyte maturation and luteal support and 8 recommendations on the prevention of OHSS. These include 61 evidence-based recommendations-of which only 21 were formulated as strong recommendations-and 19 good practice points and 4 research-only recommendations. The guideline includes a strong recommendation for the use of either antral follicle count or anti-Müllerian hormone (instead of other ovarian reserve tests) to predict high and poor response to ovarian stimulation. The guideline also includes a strong recommendation for the use of the GnRH antagonist protocol over the GnRH agonist protocols in the general IVF/ICSI population, based on the comparable efficacy and higher safety. For predicted poor responders, GnRH antagonists and GnRH agonists are equally recommended. With regards to hormone pre-treatment and other adjuvant treatments (metformin, growth hormone (GH), testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, aspirin and sildenafil), the guideline group concluded that none are recommended for increasing efficacy or safety. LIMITATIONS REASON FOR CAUTION Several newer interventions are not well studied yet. For most of these interventions, a recommendation against the intervention or a research-only recommendation was formulated based on insufficient evidence. Future studies may require these recommendations to be revised. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The guideline provides clinicians with clear advice on best practice in ovarian stimulation, based on the best evidence available. In addition, a list of research recommendations is provided to promote further studies in ovarian stimulation. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS The guideline was developed and funded by ESHRE, covering expenses associated with the guideline meetings, with the literature searches and with the dissemination of the guideline. The guideline group members did not receive payment. F.B. reports research grant from Ferring and consulting fees from Merck, Ferring, Gedeon Richter and speaker's fees from Merck. N.P. reports research grants from Ferring, MSD, Roche Diagnositics, Theramex and Besins Healthcare; consulting fees from MSD, Ferring and IBSA; and speaker's fees from Ferring, MSD, Merck Serono, IBSA, Theramex, Besins Healthcare, Gedeon Richter and Roche Diagnostics. A.L.M reports research grants from Ferring, MSD, IBSA, Merck Serono, Gedeon Richter and TEVA and consulting fees from Roche, Beckman-Coulter. G.G. reports consulting fees from MSD, Ferring, Merck Serono, IBSA, Finox, Theramex, Gedeon-Richter, Glycotope, Abbott, Vitrolife, Biosilu, ReprodWissen, Obseva and PregLem and speaker's fees from MSD, Ferring, Merck Serono, IBSA, Finox, TEVA, Gedeon Richter, Glycotope, Abbott, Vitrolife and Biosilu. E.B. reports research grants from Gedeon Richter; consulting and speaker's fees from MSD, Ferring, Abbot, Gedeon Richter, Merck Serono, Roche Diagnostics and IBSA; and ownership interest from IVI-RMS Valencia. P.H. reports research grants from Gedeon Richter, Merck, IBSA and Ferring and speaker's fees from MSD, IBSA, Merck and Gedeon Richter. J.U. reports speaker's fees from IBSA and Ferring. N.M. reports research grants from MSD, Merck and IBSA; consulting fees from MSD, Merck, IBSA and Ferring and speaker's fees from MSD, Merck, IBSA, Gedeon Richter and Theramex. M.G. reports speaker's fees from Merck Serono, Ferring, Gedeon Richter and MSD. S.K.S. reports speaker's fees from Merck, MSD, Ferring and Pharmasure. E.K. reports speaker's fees from Merck Serono, Angellini Pharma and MSD. M.K. reports speaker's fees from Ferring. T.T. reports speaker's fees from Merck, MSD and MLD. The other authors report no conflicts of interest. DISCLAIMER This guideline represents the views of ESHRE, which were achieved after careful consideration of the scientific evidence available at the time of preparation. In the absence of scientific evidence on certain aspects, a consensus between the relevant ESHRE stakeholders has been obtained. Adherence to these clinical practice guidelines does not guarantee a successful or specific outcome, nor does it establish a standard of care. Clinical practice guidelines do not replace the need for application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation, nor variations based on locality and facility type. ESHRE makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the clinical practice guidelines and specifically excludes any warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use or purpose. (Full disclaimer available at www.eshre.eu/guidelines.) †ESHRE Pages content is not externally peer reviewed. The manuscript has been approved by the Executive Committee of ESHRE.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine & Fertility Preservation, Hopital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
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- The Fertility Clinic, Skive Regional Hospital, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Skive, Denmark
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1 Dept of ObGyn, Medical School, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- INVICTA Fertility and Reproductive Centre, Department of Gynaecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Modena Reggio Emilia and Clinica Eugin, Modena, Italy
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- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Grimbergen, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, University Paris-Est Créteil, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Amsterdam Reproduction & Development, Center for Reproductive Medicine, University Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Dexeus University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Kanta-Häme Central Hospital, Hämeenlinna, Mehiläinen Clinics, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
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- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Grimbergen, Belgium
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Ali SS, Elsenosy E, Sayed GH, Farghaly TA, Youssef AA, Badran E, Abbas AM, Abdelaleem AA. Dual trigger using recombinant HCG and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist improve oocyte maturity and embryo grading for normal responders in GnRH antagonist cycles: Randomized controlled trial. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2020; 49:101728. [PMID: 32173633 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of dual trigger using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist and recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (rHCG) versus rHCG alone for normal responders in GnRH antagonist intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. PATIENTS AND METHODS The current study was a registered open-labeled randomized controlled trial (clinical trial.gov: NCT02916173) conducted in the ART Unit of a tertiary University hospital between October 2016 and October 2018. The study participants were randomized to either group I (HCG group) or group II (dual trigger group). The primary outcome was the number of mature (MII) oocytes in both groups. RESULTS Both groups were similar regarding the baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. Women in the dual trigger group had a statistically significant higher number of retrieved oocytes (p = 0.001), MII oocytes (p = 0.01) and the number of grade one embryos (p = 0.04). Both groups were similar regarding the fertilization, implantation, clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in a fresh cycle. Dual trigger group was significantly higher in the clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate after frozen embryo transfer (p = 0.04, 0.03, respectively). CONCLUSION Dual trigger by GnRH agonist and rHCG improve the oocyte maturity and embryo grading for normal responders in GnRH antagonist ICSI cycles.
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- Shymaa S Ali
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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Ben-Haroush A, Sapir O, Salman L, Altman E, Garor R, Margalit T, Shufaro Y, Oron G. Does 'Dual Trigger' Increase Oocyte Maturation Rate? J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2019; 40:860-862. [PMID: 31790320 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2019.1674791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the oocyte maturation rate when GnRH-a and hCG (dual trigger) are co-administered, compared to the standard hCG trigger within the same patient. Included in the study were GnRH antagonist ICSI cycles performed in 137 patients who had a standard hCG trigger cycle and a dual trigger cycle between 1/1/2013 and 31/12/2017. The mean patient age (35.9 ± 5.6 and 35.2 ± 5.9; <0.001), FSH dose (4140 ± 2065 and 3585 ± 1858; <0.01), number of retrieved oocytes (10.3 ± 6.2 and 8.9 ± 6.1; 0.011) were higher in the dual trigger group compared to the hCG trigger group, oocyte maturation rate was identical. Maturation rate following dual trigger was significantly higher among 34 patients who had a maturation rate of <70% following hCG triggering and among 16 patients with a maturation rate <50% rate following hCG trigger (54% vs. 74%, p < .001 and 44% vs. 73%, p = .006; respectively). In conclusion, co-administration of GnRH agonist and hCG for final oocyte maturation substantially increased the oocyte maturation rate in patients with low oocyte maturation rate in their hCG triggered cycle, but not in an unselected population of patients.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? The co-administration of GnRH agonist and hCG for final oocyte maturation prior to oocyte retrieval may improve IVF outcome in patients with a high proportion of immature oocytes. The few studies on dual trigger in patients with a high proportion of immature oocytes or in normal responders have shown conflicting results.What do the results of this study add? We found that co-administration of GnRH agonist and hCG for final oocyte maturation substantially increased the oocyte maturation rate in patients with low oocyte maturation rate in their hCG triggered cycle, but not in an unselected population of patients.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? The results of this study implicate that in selected population with low oocyte maturation rate, there is an advantage in using dual trigger. However, larger prospective trials are warranted to better assess oocyte response in dual trigger.
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- Avi Ben-Haroush
- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Herbemont C, El Kouhen I, Brax A, Vinolas C, Dagher-Hayeck B, Comtet M, Calvo J, Sarandi S, Grynberg M, Cédrin-Durnerin I, Sifer C. [Dual trigger with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and hCG to improve oocyte maturation rate]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 47:568-573. [PMID: 31271894 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2019.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigates dual trigger with GnRHa and hCG as a potential treatment in patients with a history of ≥25 % immature oocytes retrieved in IVF/ICSI cycles. METHODS This is a retrospective case-control study performed between October 2008 and December 2017. Forty-seven patients who experienced high oocyte immaturity rate (≥25 %) during their first IVF/ICSI cycle (analyzed as control group) and received a dual trigger for their subsequent cycle, were involved. During dual trigger cycles, patients received antagonist protocol and ovulation triggering using triptorelin 0.2mg and hCG. Primary endpoint was maturation rate (MR). Secondary endpoints were fertilization, D2 top quality embryo (TQE) rates, clinical pregnancy rate per fresh embryo transfer and cumulative clinical pregnancy rate per couple. RESULTS A significant increase in MR was achieved in case of dual trigger (71.0 %) when compared to control group (47.8 %; P<0.0001). Moreover, cumulative clinical pregnancy rate yielded 46.8 % in dual trigger group, which was statistically higher than 27.6 % obtained in control group (P=0.05). However, fertilization, D2 TQE rates and clinical pregnancy rates/transfer were statistically similar when compared between the two groups. CONCLUSION Dual trigger seems efficient for managing patients with high oocyte immaturity rate.
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- C Herbemont
- Service d'histologie-embryologie-cytogénétique-CECOS, CHU de Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service d'histologie-embryologie-cytogénétique-CECOS, CHU de Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France; Université Paris XIII, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service d'histologie-embryologie-cytogénétique-CECOS, CHU de Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France; Inserm, U1133, université Paris-Diderot, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service de médecine de la reproduction et préservation de la fertilité, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France
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- Service d'histologie-embryologie-cytogénétique-CECOS, CHU de Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France; Université Paris XIII, 93000 Bobigny, France.
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Abbara A, Clarke SA, Dhillo WS. Novel Concepts for Inducing Final Oocyte Maturation in In Vitro Fertilization Treatment. Endocr Rev 2018; 39:593-628. [PMID: 29982525 PMCID: PMC6173475 DOI: 10.1210/er.2017-00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Infertility affects one in six of the population and increasingly couples require treatment with assisted reproductive techniques. In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment is most commonly conducted using exogenous FSH to induce follicular growth and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to induce final oocyte maturation. However, hCG may cause the potentially life-threatening iatrogenic complication "ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome" (OHSS), which can cause considerable morbidity and, rarely, even mortality in otherwise healthy women. The use of GnRH agonists (GnRHas) has been pioneered during the last two decades to provide a safer option to induce final oocyte maturation. More recently, the neuropeptide kisspeptin, a hypothalamic regulator of GnRH release, has been investigated as a novel inductor of oocyte maturation. The hormonal stimulus used to induce oocyte maturation has a major impact on the success (retrieval of oocytes and chance of implantation) and safety (risk of OHSS) of IVF treatment. This review aims to appraise experimental and clinical data of hormonal approaches used to induce final oocyte maturation by hCG, GnRHa, both GnRHa and hCG administered in combination, recombinant LH, or kisspeptin. We also examine evidence for the timing of administration of the inductor of final oocyte maturation in relationship to parameters of follicular growth and the subsequent interval to oocyte retrieval. In summary, we review data on the efficacy and safety of the major hormonal approaches used to induce final oocyte maturation in clinical practice, as well as some novel approaches that may offer fresh alternatives in future.
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- Ali Abbara
- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Mol BW, Bossuyt PM, Sunkara SK, Garcia Velasco JA, Venetis C, Sakkas D, Lundin K, Simón C, Taylor HS, Wan R, Longobardi S, Cottell E, D'Hooghe T. Personalized ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive technology: study design considerations to move from hype to added value for patients. Fertil Steril 2018; 109:968-979. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.04.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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