Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study subjects
| Variable | Dual trigger (n=40) | hCG trigger (n=36) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 30.9±4.2 | 29.6±4.0 | 0.174 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 20.0±2.3 | 20.4±2.6 | 0.361 |
| Basal AMH (ng/mL) | 0.64±0.35 | 0.57±0.36 | 0.413 |
| Basal FSH (IU/L) | 14.6±16.0 | 13.9±14.5 | 0.863 |
| Basal LH (mIU/mL) | 8.5±10.4 | 5.5±3.0 | 0.248 |
| Basal TSH (μIU/mL) | 1.7±1.0 | 1.4±0.6 | 0.143 |
| Basal prolactin (ng/mL) | 19.3±24.5 | 17.4±14.4 | 0.754 |
| Basal estradiol (pg/mL) | 57.8±45.9 | 52.4±20.3 | 0.586 |
| Basal AFC | 6.2±3.3 | 5.4±2.6 | 0.281 |
| Previous ovarian surgery | 35.0 (14/40) | 33.3 (12/36) | 0.878 |
| USG diagnosis of ovarian cyst | 10.0 (4/40) | 22.2 (8/36) | 0.145 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or percent (number). Basal values were measured at day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle.
hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin; AMH, anti-Müllerian hormone; FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone; AFC, antral follicle count; USG, ultrasonography.