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. 2023 Oct-Dec;24(4):269-278.
doi: 10.18502/jri.v24i4.14154.

Comparison of the Administration of 150 or 75 IU of Recombinant LH in Agonist ICSI Cycles Stimulated with Recombinant FSH in Women Aged 35-39: A Comparative Study

Roberto Matorras  1   2   3   4 , Fermin Aspichueta  1 , Begoña Prieto  1   2   3   4 , Rosario Mendoza  1 , Iker Malaina  5 , Blanca Corral  1 , Lorena Crisol  1 , Alberto Vendrell  3 , Antonia Exposito  1
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Comparison of the Administration of 150 or 75 IU of Recombinant LH in Agonist ICSI Cycles Stimulated with Recombinant FSH in Women Aged 35-39: A Comparative Study

Roberto Matorras et al. J Reprod Infertil. 2023 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the study was to assess whether the coadministration of 150 IU of recombinant LH instead of 75 IU in women aged 35-39 improves the results in agonist ICSI cycles stimulated with 300 IU of recombinant FSH.

Methods: In this study, two ovarian stimulation protocols coexisted which were identical except in the administered dose of recombinant LH, for which some patients received 150 IU (n=231) and some received 75 IU (n=216). Both groups received 300 IU of recombinant FSH. Gonadotropins were reimbursed by the National Health System. Statistical analysis was performed by Student's t test, χ2, and ANCOVA. Significance level was established at p=0.05.

Results: The number of retrieved oocytes was slightly higher in the 300/150 group (9.06±5.53 vs. 8.61±5.11), but the differences were not significant. Results were similar with the number of metaphase II oocytes (7.18±4.86 vs. 6.72±4.72) and the number of fertilized oocytes (4.64±3.2 vs. 4.23±2.72). The per-transfer clinical pregnancy rates exhibited close similarity between both groups (32.84% vs. 32.46%), as did the per-transfer live birth rates (29.90% vs. 30.37%) and the implantation rate. The rate of hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) as well as the rate of cancellation due to OHHS risk was similar in both groups. There was also no difference in the miscarriage rate. When results were expressed by per started cycle or by oocyte pick-up, the results remained very similar in both groups.

Conclusion: In women aged 35-39 undergoing ovarian stimulation with recombinant FSH in agonist cycles, the coadministration of 75 or 150 UI of recombinant LH did not influence pregnancy rates. However, a slight increase in the number of retrieved oocytes should not be disregarded.

Keywords: Agonist ICSI cycles; Coadministration; Luteinizing hormone; Oocyte; Ovarian stimulation; Pregnancy rate.

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Flow chart of the study population, including both groups of FSH/LH 300/150 and FSH/LH 300/75
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