Final maturation induction
Triggers final oocyte development and ovulation for assisted reproduction.
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Final oocyte maturation induction, part of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, fully develops eggs to boost pregnancy odds. It mimics the natural LH surge. Doctors primarily use human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or GnRH agonist for this trigger.
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- Better prospects follicle size
- 18 mm / 0.709 in
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- In fresh autologous IVF cycles, triggering with GnRH agonist instead of hCG decreases the risk of OHSS but decreases the live birth rate.
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