Background Progesterone prepares the endometrium for pregnancy by stimulating
proliferation in response to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is produced by the …

The normal menstrual cycle can be divided into two phases: follicular and luteal, which are
separated by ovulation and bookended by the first day of menstrual bleeding. The follicular …

STUDY QUESTION Is oral dydrogesterone 30 mg daily (10 mg three times daily [TID]) non-
inferior to micronized vaginal progesterone (MVP) 600 mg daily (200 mg TID) for luteal …

With significant improvements in cryopreservation technology (vitrification) the number of
frozen ET IVF cycles is increasing and may soon surpass in numbers and success rates …

STUDY QUESTION Is oral dydrogesterone 30 mg daily non-inferior to 8% micronized
vaginal progesterone (MVP) gel 90 mg daily for luteal phase support in IVF? SUMMARY …

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to conduct a comprehensive
assessment of the evidence on the efficacy and safety of oral dydrogesterone versus …

The pharmacological and physiological profiles of progestogens used for luteal phase
support during assisted reproductive technology are likely to be important in guiding clinical …

A major cause of cycle cancellation during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) in
women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the occurrence of premature luteinizing …

Vaginal progesterone via capsule, gel or tablet is the most common route for luteal phase
support (LPS) in Europe. Although there is a wealth of data comparing products used at …

Successful oocyte implantation and a favorable pregnancy outcome rely on optimal
progesterone levels. Therefore, progesterone deficiencies associated with infertility and …