Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation
Background Dual/double stimulation (DS) is an ovarian stimulation strategy that has emerged in recent years; it is characterized by two rounds of ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval in the same menstrual cycle. DS can greatly shorten the time required to obtain valid embryos in assisted reprodu...
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| author | Yuanyuan Chen Hong Ye Junhua Bao Yanping Cai Yuanbo Hu Hongli Yan |
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| description | Background Dual/double stimulation (DS) is an ovarian stimulation strategy that has emerged in recent years; it is characterized by two rounds of ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval in the same menstrual cycle. DS can greatly shorten the time required to obtain valid embryos in assisted reproduction. For fertility preservation, DS can speed up oocyte storage process. However, factors influencing luteal phase ovarian stimulation (LPS) outcomes in DS have not been elucidated. Methods A total of 156 cycles from 78 cases were studied. Patients were grouped and analyzed according to their follicular phase ovarian stimulation (FPS) types. Female ages, ovarian stimulation protocols, number of oocytes retrieved, embryo quality were recorded. Comparisons of outcomes were conducted between different groups. Results Our study found that LPS obtained similar outcomes to follicular phase stimulation (FPS), and that the choice of FPS protocol affected the efficiency of LPS, the antagonist protocol and progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol resulted in better embryo outcomes in LPS. In LPS of DS, sufficient stimulation duration was the guarantee of embryo quality (number of available embryos: β = 0.145, 95% CI [0.078–0.211], P = 0.000; number of high-quality embryos: β = 0.114, 95% CI [0.057–0.171], P = 0.000). Discussion This study provided ideas for the precise use of DS. We suggest to further expand the sample size of DS in the future, conduct prospective controlled studies, unify the sample size of each subgroup, include the ovarian reserve of patients in the grouping basis, and exclude the influence of male factors. We hope that this study will help further refinement of DS so as to maximize patient benefits from it. Conclusion When the DS strategy is considered in the follicular phase, the antagonist protocol and PPOS protocol are more recommended for better embryo outcomes in LPS. During LPS, adequate ovarian stimulation duration is the most important guarantee for LPS efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ae5fc5e8d9f48b6a93e79ae9b5c76022023-12-03T01:01:23ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592023-05-0111e1529610.7717/peerj.15296Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulationYuanyuan ChenHong YeJunhua BaoYanping CaiYuanbo HuHongli YanBackground Dual/double stimulation (DS) is an ovarian stimulation strategy that has emerged in recent years; it is characterized by two rounds of ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval in the same menstrual cycle. DS can greatly shorten the time required to obtain valid embryos in assisted reproduction. For fertility preservation, DS can speed up oocyte storage process. However, factors influencing luteal phase ovarian stimulation (LPS) outcomes in DS have not been elucidated. Methods A total of 156 cycles from 78 cases were studied. Patients were grouped and analyzed according to their follicular phase ovarian stimulation (FPS) types. Female ages, ovarian stimulation protocols, number of oocytes retrieved, embryo quality were recorded. Comparisons of outcomes were conducted between different groups. Results Our study found that LPS obtained similar outcomes to follicular phase stimulation (FPS), and that the choice of FPS protocol affected the efficiency of LPS, the antagonist protocol and progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol resulted in better embryo outcomes in LPS. In LPS of DS, sufficient stimulation duration was the guarantee of embryo quality (number of available embryos: β = 0.145, 95% CI [0.078–0.211], P = 0.000; number of high-quality embryos: β = 0.114, 95% CI [0.057–0.171], P = 0.000). Discussion This study provided ideas for the precise use of DS. We suggest to further expand the sample size of DS in the future, conduct prospective controlled studies, unify the sample size of each subgroup, include the ovarian reserve of patients in the grouping basis, and exclude the influence of male factors. We hope that this study will help further refinement of DS so as to maximize patient benefits from it. Conclusion When the DS strategy is considered in the follicular phase, the antagonist protocol and PPOS protocol are more recommended for better embryo outcomes in LPS. During LPS, adequate ovarian stimulation duration is the most important guarantee for LPS efficiency.https://peerj.com/articles/15296.pdfDual stimulation (DS)Follicular phase stimulation (FPS)Luteal phase stimulation (LPS)Embryo quality |
| spellingShingle | Yuanyuan Chen Hong Ye Junhua Bao Yanping Cai Yuanbo Hu Hongli Yan Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation PeerJ Dual stimulation (DS) Follicular phase stimulation (FPS) Luteal phase stimulation (LPS) Embryo quality |
| title | Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation |
| title_full | Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation |
| title_fullStr | Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation |
| title_short | Retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation |
| title_sort | retrospective study of influencing factors on the outcomes of luteal phase stimulation in patients with dual stimulation |
| topic | Dual stimulation (DS) Follicular phase stimulation (FPS) Luteal phase stimulation (LPS) Embryo quality |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/15296.pdf |
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