Table 1.
Comparison between IVF cycles with intense luteal support only versus additional luteal hCG
| hCG group (n = 5) | Intense luteal support group (n = 6) | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) |
31.6 ± 4.6 |
29.8 ± 5.1 |
ns |
| BMI (kg/m2) |
23.65 ± 3.8 |
23.0 ± 2.5 |
ns |
| Length of stimulation (days) |
9 ± 2.1.8 |
10.3 ± 3.8 |
ns |
| Number of gonadotropin ampoules used |
17.1 ± 3.4 |
22.0 ± 11.5 |
ns |
| Peak E2 levels on day of hCG administration (pmol/L) |
10597 ± 669 |
13064 ± 3019 |
ns |
| Peak progesterone levels on day of hCG administration (nmol/L) |
2.1 ± 0.2 |
2.3 ± 0.5 |
ns |
| Number of oocytes retrieved |
18.4 ± 3.5 |
19.6 ± 3.0 |
ns |
| Mid-luteal progesterone levels (nmol/L) |
>127 |
42.1 ± 14.5 |
<0.0001 |
| Pregnancy rate | 2/5(40%) | 1/6(16.6%) | ns |