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Pregnancy despite imminent ovarian failure and extremely high endogenous gonadotropins and therapeutic strategies: case report and review
Identifier
017926
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Background
The infertility is caused by estrogen imbalance, as such estoigen restores balance
A description of the experience
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2004;31(4):299-301.
Pregnancy despite imminent ovarian failure and extremely high endogenous gonadotropins and therapeutic strategies: case report and review.
Check ML1, Check JH, Kaplan H.
- 1The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Camden, NJ, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE:
To attempt ovulation induction in a woman with premature ovarian failure who had very high serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels (e.g., 164 mIU/ml) by merely using ethinyl estradiol without gonadotropins.
METHODS:
Ethinyl estradiol (20-40 microg) was used to lower serum FSH. Monitoring of follicular maturation was performed using sonography to determine follicle size and serum estradiol. Progesterone vaginal suppositories (200 mg twice daily) were used following demonstration of oocyte release from the follicle.
RESULTS:
Follicle maturation and ovulation was achieved in six of ten treatment cycles. A clinical pregnancy occurred in the ninth treatment cycle and a live delivery of a healthy baby occurred.
CONCLUSIONS:
Despite small ovaries, amenorrhea, and failure to have withdrawal menses following progesterone, absence of antral follicles on initial ultrasound, and consistently extremely high serum FSH, ovulation and pregnancy is possible by merely lowering the serum FSH.
PMID:
15672973
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Activities and commonsteps
Activities
Overloads
AmenorrheaEstrogen imbalance
Infertility
Infertility treatments
Premature menopause
Progesterone imbalance