Reducing the Risk of High-Order Multiple Pregnancy after Ovarian Stimulation with Gonadotropins

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Authors

Norbert Gleicher · Center for Human Reproduction

Denise M. Oleske · Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

Ilan Tur-Kaspa · Center for Human Reproduction

Andrea Vidali · Center for Human Reproduction

Vishvanath Karande · Center for Human Reproduction

Abstract

Gonadotropin stimulation that is less intensive than is currently customary may reduce the incidence of high-order multiple pregnancy in infertile women, though only to a limited extent and at the expense of overall pregnancy rates.

Topics & Keywords

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Ovarian function and disorders Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 343, Issue 1, pp. 2-7

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200007063430101

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