Table 3.
The outcome of ovarian stimulation based on LH concentration
| Variable | Concentration of LH (IU/l) | P | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| <1.49 (n=106) | 1.49-2.59 (n=109) | 2.60-4.60 (n=105) | >4.60 (n=106) | ||
| Oocyte maturity rate* | 0.84±0.16 | 0.80±0.22 | 0.81±0.20 | 0.81±0.22 | 0.986 |
| Fertilization proportion* | 0.59±0.26 | 0.55±0.25 | 0.55±0.23 | 0.58±0.25 | 0.563 |
| Fertilization rate* | 0.69±0.25 | 0.69±0.27 | 0.68±0.24 | 0.72±0.24 | 0.772 |
| Implantation rate† | 18/195 (9) | 22/191 (11) | 31/186 (16) | 22/190 (11) | 0.030‡ |
| Chemical pregnancy rate† | 19 (17.9) | 28 (25.7) | 25 (24) | 20 (18.9) | 0.432 |
| Clinical pregnancy rate† | 17 (16) | 27 (24.8) | 23 (21.9) | 20 (18.9) | 0.420 |
*Data are presented as mean±SD, Analysis of Kruskal-Wallis. †Data are presented as number (%), Chi-square test. ‡Difference between group 1 (<1.49) and 3 (2.60-4.60)