Table 3.
Comparison of the same patients undergoing Luteal phase ovarian stimulation protocol (Lu protocol) and Follicular phase ovarian stimulation protocol (Fo protocol).
| Lu protocol | Fo protocol | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of cycles | 61 | 61 | - |
| Age (years) | 39.9±4.7 | 39.9±4.6 | 1.000 |
| Length of stimulation (day) | 6.9±4.1 | 7.9±4.0 | 0.190 |
| Dosage of HMG(IU) | 1428.0±1043.3 | 1241.7±675.8 | 0.250 |
| No. of retrieved oocytes | 1.8±1.1 | 1.3±0.9 | 0.035 |
| Metaphase II oocyte rate n (%) | 72/99 (72.7) | 57/65 (87.7) | 0.031 |
| Fertilization rate n (%) | 86/99 (86.9) | 51/65 (78.5) | 0.156 |
| Cleavage rate n (%) | 84/86 (97.7) | 51/51 (100) | 0.273 |
| Top-quality embryo rate n (%) | 47/68 (69.1) | 28/40 (70.0) | 0.923 |
| FET clinical pregnancy rate n (%) | 4/29 (13.8) | 3/14 (21.4) | 0.525 |
| FET miscarriage rate n (%) | 1/4 (25) | 0/3 (0) | 0.350 |
| FET live birth rate n (%) | 3/29 (10.3) | 2/14 (14.3) | 0.706 |
NS
= not significant;
No.
= number.