Co-administration of GnRH-agonist and hCG, for final oocyte maturation (double trigger), in patients with low proportion of mature oocytes

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OBJECTIVE: Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is usually used at the end of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH), as a surrogate LH surge, to induce final oocyte maturation and resumption of meiosis. Recently, the co-administration of GnRH agonist and hCG for final oocyte maturation - 40 and 34 h prior to OPU, respectively (double trigger) was suggested to improve IVF outcome in patient with genuine empty...

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