hCG group (n = 5) | Intense luteal support group (n = 6) | p values | |
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Age (yrs) | 31.6 ± 4.6 | 29.8 ± 5.1 | ns |
BMI (kg/m2) | 23.65 ± 3.8 | 23.0 ± 2.5 | ns |
Length of stimulation (days) | 9 ± 2.1.8 | 10.3 ± 3.8 | ns |
Number of gonadotropin ampoules used | 17.1 ± 3.4 | 22.0 ± 11.5 | ns |
Peak E2 levels on day of hCG administration (pmol/L) | 10597 ± 669 | 13064 ± 3019 | ns |
Peak progesterone levels on day of hCG administration (nmol/L) | 2.1 ± 0.2 | 2.3 ± 0.5 | ns |
Number of oocytes retrieved | 18.4 ± 3.5 | 19.6 ± 3.0 | ns |
Mid-luteal progesterone levels (nmol/L) | >127 | 42.1 ± 14.5 | <0.0001 |
Pregnancy rate | 2/5(40%) | 1/6(16.6%) | ns |