The efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel versus intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles: a prospective clinical trial

Semra Kahraman, S. Hale Karagozoglu, G. Karlikaya, Guvenc Karlikaya
Fertility and sterility · 2009 · vol. 94(2) , pp. 761–763 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.10.004 · PMID:19939363 · W2109501952
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This prospective clinical trial compared the efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel versus intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in women undergoing gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles.

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We compared the efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel (PVG) with intramuscular progesterone (IMP) supplementation for luteal phase support after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist cycles. The treatment outcomes were similar for PVG and IMP for luteal support in GnRH-antagonist protocols. With its ease of use, high tolerability by patients, and fewer side effects, PVG can be a successful alternative to IMP.

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Fertilization in Vitro Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Luteal Phase Ovulation Induction Progesterone Progestins Administration, Intravaginal Adult Embryo Transfer Female Fertilization in Vitro Gels Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Humans Injections, Intramuscular Luteal Phase Ovulation Induction Pregnancy Progesterone Progestins

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