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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2009 Apr;91(4 Suppl):1381-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.04.034. Epub 2008 Aug 3.

Ovarian follicular flushing among low-responding patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology

Eric D Levens  1 , Brian W Whitcomb, Mark D Payson, Frederick W Larsen
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Ovarian follicular flushing among low-responding patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology

Eric D Levens et al. Fertil Steril. 2009 Apr.

Abstract

A randomized comparison trial was performed to evaluate whether follicular reaspiration with use of a double-lumen retrieval needle improves oocyte recovery when compared with direct follicular aspiration among low-responding patients undergoing ART. There were no differences observed in the number of oocytes retrieved (single lumen: 6.5 +/- 2.2 oocytes, double lumen: 7.2 +/- 2.3 oocytes) whereas follicular reaspiration with the double-lumen retrieval needle resulted in a twofold increase in procedure time.

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