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SPONTANEOUS CONCEPTION AFTER CYCLE PROGRAMMING WITH DROSPIRENONE - A NEW OPTION FOR FERTILITY TREATMENTS.

S Findeklee^1,2, R M Sima³

¹MVZ Göttingen/Jena, Gynaecology Eviamed, Göttingen, Germany.

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Summary

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Delayed childbearing can lead to fertility challenges. A progestin pill, drospirenone, was used to successfully achieve spontaneous conception and a healthy birth in a 35-year-old woman.

Keywords:

cycle programming fertility intercourse at the optimal time progestins

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Women's Health
Obstetrics

Background:

Increasing trend of couples postponing parenthood beyond age 35.
Age-related decline in female fertility, particularly after 35.
Challenges in achieving conception due to career demands and physical separation impacting regular intercourse during fertile windows.

Observation:

A 35-year-old patient presented with challenges related to delayed conception.
The patient's lifestyle involved significant career involvement and potential physical separation.

Findings:

A treatment protocol involving the progestin pill drospirenone was implemented to manage the patient's cycle.
The intervention resulted in spontaneous conception.

Implications:

This case suggests a potential role for hormonal cycle programming in facilitating conception for women experiencing age-related fertility decline.
Highlights a possible therapeutic approach for couples facing conception difficulties due to lifestyle factors associated with delayed childbearing.
Supports further research into optimizing conception strategies for older women and career-focused individuals.