scholarly journals Luteal-phase support in assisted reproductive technology: An ongoing challenge

2021 ◽  
pp. 761-772
Author(s):  
Saeideh Dashti ◽  
Maryam Eftekhar
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽  
Luteal Phase ◽  
Reproductive Technology ◽  
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Releasing Hormone ◽  
Luteal Phase Support ◽  
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist

It has been shown that in controlled ovarian hyper stimulation cycles, defective luteal phase is common. There are many protocols for improving pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing fresh and frozen in vitro fertilization cycles. These approaches include progesterone supplements, human chorionic gonadotropin, estradiol, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, and recombinant luteinizing hormone. The main challenge is luteal-phase support (LPS) in cycles with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist triggering. There is still controversy about the optimal component and time for starting LPS in assisted reproductive technology cycles. This review aims to summarize the various protocols suggested for LPS in in vitro fertilization cycles. Key words: Luteal-phase support, IVF, HCG, Progesterone, GnRH agonist, Recombinant LH.

In Vitro Fertilization

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica R Zolton ◽  
Rhea Chattopadhyay ◽  
Alan H. DeCherney
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽  
Ovarian Reserve ◽  
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ◽  
Reproductive Technology ◽  
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone ◽  
The Body ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Releasing Hormone

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) encompasses all procedures that manipulate the oocytes, sperm, and embryos outside of the body. Decades of research have allowed the field to emerge as a reliable and safe treatment for infertile men and women. Indications for in vitro fertilization (IVF) include tubal factor infertility, anovulation, male factor infertility, and decreased ovarian reserve. Treatment is not limited to the infertile population, as IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis also offers patients an opportunity to prevent transmission of a genetic condition for which they have been found to carry. The field of ART continues to rapidly evolve, as more knowledge is gained from studies reporting on ovarian stimulation protocols, reproductive techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and blastocyst transfer. Techniques are aimed to improve live birth rates while ensuring the optimal health of children conceived using IVF. This review contains 8 figures, 5 tables and 63 references Key Words: assisted reproductive technology, blastocyst, decreased ovarian reserve, embryo transfer, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, luteal phase support, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, vitrification

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