| GnRH-a | gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist; |
| FET | frozen-thawed embryo transfer; |
| HRT | hormone replacement treatment; |
| NC | natural cycle; |
| LBR | live birth rate; |
| CPR | clinical pregnancy outcome; |
| ART | assisted reproductive techniques; |
| IVF-ET | in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer; |
| ICSI | intracytoplasmic sperm injection; |
| PCOS | polycystic ovary syndrome; |
| LH | luteinizing hormone; |
| HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin; |
| GEE | generalized estimation equation; |
| CET | cyro-embryo transfer; |
| BMI | body Mass Index; |
| FSH | follicle-Stimulating Hormone; |
| AMH | an-ti-Mullerian Hormone; |
| AFC | antral follicle counting; |
| OR | odds ratio; |
| CI | Confidence interval. |