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Multiple ovarian follicles were successfully induced in a patient undergoing superovulation for a gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) procedure despite, the presence of an undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Midluteal gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) treatment should be coupled with mechanical contraception in the previous cycle in patients with patent tubes.
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Younis, J.S., Lewin, A., Brzezinki, A. et al. Ovarian response to exogenous gonadotropins during pregnancy. J Assist Reprod Genet 7, 241–243 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01129526
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