Table-I.
Characteristics of the treatment cycles
| C onventional IVF | ICSI | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total 2PN number | 6.73 ± 4.6 | 6.06 ± 4.29 | NS |
| No. of cycles | 46 | 53 | |
| Mean female age (years) | 31.2 ±2. 7 | 3 1 . 1 ± 2 . 0 | NS |
| Mean male age (years) | 33. 5± 2.8 | 33.6 ± 3.3 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 24. 5±4.5 | 24.3 ±4.5 | NS |
| Duration of infertility (years) | 3. 5± 2.0 | 3.2 ± 2 . 1 | NS |
|
Duration of stimulation (days)
Mean gonadotrophin dose (IU) |
10.38
±
5
.
12
2135.3 ± 647.6 |
10.14
±
5
.
83
2118.3 ± 647.1 |
NS
NS |
|
Day 3 FSH (IU/ml)
Day 3 E 2 (pg/ml) No. of oocytes retrieved No. of mature oocytes |
6.7
±
1.8
5 3.5± 2 4. 8 16 . 3 ± 4 . 5 9.27 ± 4.8 |
6.8
±
1.6
54 . 6 ± 2 4. 2 16 . 1 ±4. 2 9.26 ± 5.1 |
NS
NS NS NS |
Unless otherwise indicated, data are presented as mean ± SD.
NS = not significant (p>0.05)
BMI= body mass index