Table 2.
Comparison of cycle outcome between GnRH agonist trigger and hCG trigger.
| Variables | Mean (SD) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| hCG (n=102) | GnRH Agonist (n=107) | ||
| Total follicles on trigger day a | 12.05 (6.18) | 20.16 (9.29) | <0.001 *c |
| Number of oocytes retrieved a | 10.27 (6.10) | 15.94 (7.96) | <0.001 *c |
| Number of MII oocytes a | 8.88 (5.93) | 13.36 (7.47) | <0.001 *c |
| Oocytes maturity rate (%) a | 86.70 (15.54) | 87.50 (13.00) | 0.685 c |
| Number of oocytes inseminated a | 8.88 (5.93) | 13.36 (7.47) | <0.001 *c |
| 2PN a | 6.82 (8.33) | 9.19 (5.40) | 0.015 *c |
| Fertilization rates (%) a | 71.71 (18.99) | 70.14 (19.01) | 0.551 c |
| Total Embryo a | 6.03 (4.05) | 9.01 (5.40) | <0.001 *c |
| Top quality embryo a | 2.89 (3.15) | 2.98 (3.44) | 0.845 c |
| Embryo utilized a | 5.14 (3.46) | 6.62 (4.35) | 0.007 *c |
| Embryo utilization rates (%) a | 87.74 (16.50) | 75.13 (21.29) | <0.001 *c |
| Clinical pregnancy rate b | 39 (38.2) | 44 (41.1) | 0.670 d |
| Ongoing pregnancy rate b | 32 (31.4) | 41 (38.3) | 0.292 d |
| Miscarriage rates (%) a | 5.23 (17.70) | 2.65 (14.69) | 0.254 c |
HCG=human chorionic gonadotropin; GnRH=gonadotropin receptor hormone; BMI=body mass index; FSH=follicle stimulating hormone; LH=luteinizing hormone; AFC=atrial follicle count
*
p<0.05;
a
Data presented in mean (SD)
b
Data presented in frequency and percentage; n (%)
c
Independent T-test
d
Pearson’s Chi-Square Test