TREATMENT STRATEGIES IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTION FOR THE POOR-RESPONDER PATIENT

Ariel Weissman, Colin M. Howles

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Abstract

In a spontaneous menstrual cycle, only one follicle out of a cohort of 10-20 usually completes maturation and ovulates to release a mature oocyte. The aim of controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in assisted reproductive technology (ART) protocols is to overcome the selection of a dominant follicle and to allow the growth of a cohort of follicles. This strategy leads to an increase in the number of oocytes and hence embryos available for transfer and cryopreservation, thereby increasing the chance of transferring viable embryos. However, the chance of pregnancy and also live birth begins to dramatically decline after the age of 35 years, and successful treatment for these patients continues to be a major challenge in ART programs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTextbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 2: Clinical Perspectives, Sixth Edition
PublisherCRC Press
Pages561-590
Number of pages30
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9781000933505
ISBN (Print)9781032214801
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

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