Table 1.
Patient characteristics in this study (median, range).
| GROUP 1 (n = 12) | GROUP 2 (n = 13) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40 (30–44) | 39 (33–43) | NS |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 18.7 (17.7–23.3) | 18.6 (17.7–25.6) | NS |
| Duration of infertility (months) | 48 (36–204) | 72 (30–132) | NS |
| Estradiol (pg/ml) | 450 (193–660) | 915 (463–3000) | <0.001 |
| LH (pg/ml) | 7.9 (3.1–19.9) | 6.6 (4.4–13.2) | NS |
| Total gonadotropin dose (IU) | 150 (50–450) | 150 (0–450) | NS |
Notes: Serum estradiol and LH were measured 48 hours before oocyte retrieval. Group 1: unsuccessful oocyte retrieval. Group 2: retrieval of more than four oocytes.
Abbreviation: NS, not significant.