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Case Reports
. 2002;29(1):11-4.

Successful pregnancy in a 42-year-old woman with imminent ovarian failure following ovulation induction with ethinyl estradiol without gonadotropins and in vitro fertilization

M L Check  1 , J H Check, J K Choe, G S Berger
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Case Reports

Successful pregnancy in a 42-year-old woman with imminent ovarian failure following ovulation induction with ethinyl estradiol without gonadotropins and in vitro fertilization

M L Check et al. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2002.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the methodology used to induce ovulation in a 41-year-old woman with imminent ovarian failure and tubal factor so that in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) could be performed.

Methods: Ethinyl estradiol was used to suppress elevated serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, thus theoretically allowing restoration of down-regulated FSH receptors and response to endogenous gonadotropins.

Results: One oocyte was retrieved and fertilized and one embryo was transferred. The patient conceived and is presently in her last trimester.

Conclusion: Successful pregnancy following IVF-ET is possible in women with imminent ovarian failure - even in women older than age 40.

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