Abstract:Purpose This study aimed to induce follicular wave emergence (FWE) using pharmacological (recombinant hCG administration) or mechanical (aspiration of dominant follicle) interventions in infertile women. Methods Sixteen infertile women (≤35 years) with indications for in vitro fertilization due to tubal and/or male factor infertility were randomized into three groups: control (n=6), pharmacological (n=5) and mechanical (n=5) groups. Women in both experimental groups underwent serial transvaginal sonograms (TVS… Show more
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