Table 3.
Comparison between hCG and dual-trigger protocols: Outcomes of IVF-ICSI cycles
| Control group (hCG) | Study group (hCG + triptorelin) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation of embryo transfer (%) | 15.4 (20/130) | 6.1 (18/297) | 0.003 | |
| Implantation Rate (%) | 10.58 ± 2.45 | 15.02 ± 1.74 | NS | |
| Biochemical pregnancy rate per cycle (%) | 4.6 (6/130) | 2.0 (6/297) | NS | |
| Clinical pregnancy rate per cycle (%) | 20.7 (27/130) | 33.0 (92/297) | 0.035 | |
| Live birth rate per cycle (%) | 13.1 (17/130) | 27.2 (76/297) | 0.014 | |
| Abortion rate (%) | 37.0 (10/27) | 17.4 (16/92) | 0.037 | |
| Twin pregnancy rate (%) | 1.5 (2/130) | 4.4 (13/297) | NS |
Note: Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or percentage. hCG human chorionic gonadotropin, NS non-statistically significant