Ovulation induction by step-down administration of purified urinary follicle-stimulating hormone in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

H Mizunuma; T Takagi; K Yamada; K Andoh; Y Ibuki; M Igarashi

doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54375-1

Ovulation induction by step-down administration of purified urinary follicle-stimulating hormone in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Fertil Steril. 1991 Jun;55(6):1195-6. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54375-1.

Authors

H Mizunuma¹, T Takagi, K Yamada, K Andoh, Y Ibuki, M Igarashi

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gunma University, School of Medicine, Japan.

PMID: 1903734
DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54375-1

Abstract

The step-down method can be an alternative method of ovulation induction in women with PCOS. This protocol can induce ovulation with a smaller dose of FSH and with lower incidence of excessive ovarian enlargement in comparison with the traditional fixed-dose administration method.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Amenorrhea / etiology
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Follicle Stimulating Hormone / administration & dosage
Follicle Stimulating Hormone / therapeutic use*
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular
Ovulation Induction*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology*
Pregnancy

Substances

Follicle Stimulating Hormone