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Luteal Phase Support in Natural Cycle and Minimal Stimulation IVF

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Minimal Stimulation and Natural Cycle In Vitro Fertilization

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Stimulated in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles due to supraphysiological hormonal profiles are associated with a defective luteal phase. The currently available evidence suggests diverse agents in order to support the process of implantation. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the need of luteal support in natural and minimal stimulated IVF cycles. The aim of this chapter is to provide data and give answers on the benefit of luteal phase support in non-stimulated IVF cycles. There is certainly a need for further prospective randomized trials to bring light to this issue.

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  1. Assisting Nature, Assisted Reproduction Unit, G. Kranidioti 2 & Thessaloniki-Thermi Av., Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece

    Dimitra Kyrou MD, PhD

  2. Department of CRG, University Hospital Brussels, Laarbeek laan, 121, 1090, Brussels, Belgium

    Human Mousavi Fatemi MD, PhD

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    Markus Nitzschke

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Kyrou, D., Fatemi, H.M. (2015). Luteal Phase Support in Natural Cycle and Minimal Stimulation IVF. In: Allahbadia, G., Nitzschke, M. (eds) Minimal Stimulation and Natural Cycle In Vitro Fertilization. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1118-1_9

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