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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • Ovarian Stimulation

Background:

  • Ovarian stimulation aims to retrieve oocytes for IVF but faces challenges including patient safety, oocyte quality, advanced maternal age, and poor ovarian response (POR).
  • Historically, natural cycles were used for IVF, but the development of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) and antagonists (GnRHant) led to plurifollicular stimulation with associated consequences.
  • Despite advancements, current IVF success rates remain suboptimal, with only about 50% of transferred blastocysts resulting in pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and delineate the contemporary challenges and limitations encountered in ovarian stimulation protocols for assisted reproductive technologies.
  • To provide an overview of the current landscape of ovarian stimulation, highlighting areas for potential improvement in IVF outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing knowledge and literature on ovarian stimulation.
  • The review discusses historical context, technological advancements (GnRHa, GnRHant), and current clinical realities in IVF.

Main Results:

  • Ovarian stimulation protocols are constrained by the need to balance oocyte yield and quality with patient well-being.
  • Patient factors such as maternal age and diminished ovarian reserve significantly impact stimulation efficacy and IVF success.
  • The effectiveness of current stimulation strategies is limited, contributing to the approximately 50% blastocyst implantation rate.

Conclusions:

  • Significant challenges persist in optimizing ovarian stimulation for improved IVF pregnancy rates and patient safety.
  • Further research and innovation are needed to overcome the limitations imposed by patient-specific factors and current stimulation paradigms.