Pregnancies and births achieved from in vitro matured oocytes retrieved from poor responders undergoing stimulation in in vitro fertilization cycles

Fertil Steril. 2003 Aug;80(2):447-9. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(03)00665-4.

Abstract

Objective: To describe pregnancies that resulted from in vitro matured oocytes derived from stimulated IVF cycles before cancellation owing to poor response of gonadotropins.

Design: Case report. University hospital.

Patient(s): Eight patients who underwent in vitro maturation.Immature oocyte retrieval, in vitro maturation of immature oocytes, fertilization, and ET. Luteal support with progesterone and plvyeron was given.

Main outcome measure(s): Pregnancy and live birth.

Result(s): Three pregnancies (two live births and another ongoing) were achieved after immature oocyte retrieval, in vitro maturation, fertilization with ICSI, and ET.

Conclusion(s): Immature oocyte retrieval from poor responders during stimulation, followed by in vitro maturation, may be an alternative before the cycle is canceled.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Birth Rate
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Cellular Senescence
  • Embryo Transfer
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Humans
  • Oocytes / physiology*
  • Ovulation Induction*
  • Parturition*
  • Pregnancy Rate
  • Pregnancy*
  • Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic