Abstract:Objective: Needle phobias and concern about the discomfort remain significant disincentives for many women contemplating in vitro fertilization (IVF). The number of injections required in an IVF cycle is increased by the use of most medications which prevent premature ovulation. Mechanism: long-acting follicular stimulation hormone (LA-FSH) that was developed 15 years ago has the ability to stimulate folliculogenesis in a patient for seven days with a single injection, with comparable outcomes to daily injecti… Show more
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