Journal article
Ovarian Volume - a Novel Outcome Predictor for Assisted Reproduction
Fertility and sterility, Vol.64(6), pp.1167-1171
12/01/1995
DOI: 10.1016/S0015-0282(16)57979-5
Abstract
Objective
To determine the potential of ovarian volume as a predictor of assisted reproduction outcomes.
Design
Retrospective chart review.
Setting
University-based assisted reproduction program.
Patients
One hundred eighty-eight women initiating their first cycle of assisted reproduction.
Interventions
None.
Main Outcome Measures
Pretreatment transvaginal ultrasound ovarian measurements were compared with subsequent ovulation induction parameters (peak E2, numbers of oocytes, and embryos) and cycle outcome (cancellation and pregnancy).
Result
Total ovarian volume and volume of the smallest ovary were significant variables predicting peak E2 and numbers of oocytes and embryos. Total ovarian volume was a predictor of cycle cancellation and volume of the smallest ovary a predictor of clinical pregnancy. Large ovarian volumes are associated with good assisted reproductive technology outcomes whereas small ovarian volumes are associated with poor outcomes.
Conclusion
Beyond maternal age, total ovarian volume, and volume of the smallest ovary are significant predictors of the success of assisted reproductive techniques.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Ovarian Volume - a Novel Outcome Predictor for Assisted Reproduction
- Creators
- Craig H Syrop - University of IowaAnn WillhoiteBradley J. Van Voorhis - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Fertility and sterility, Vol.64(6), pp.1167-1171
- DOI
- 10.1016/S0015-0282(16)57979-5
- ISSN
- 0015-0282
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/1995
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Record Identifier
- 9983557425102771
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