Factors determining individual patients' response to ovarian stimulation | Treatments used in ovarian stimulation protocols | Protocol variations |
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Demographics and anthropometrics (e.g., age, BMI and race) | Gonadotrophins: r-FSH/LH/hCG u-FSH/LH/hCG | GnRH agonist protocol (long, short and micro flare) |
Genetic profile | GnRH analogues: Agonists Antagonists | GnRH antagonist protocol (standard, mild and modified natural) |
Health status | Steroid hormones: Progesterone Oestradiol Testosterone DHEA | Agonist-antagonist protocol |
Cause of subfertility | Other treatments: Aromatase inhibitors Growth hormone Clomiphene citrate | Natural cycles |
Duration of subfertility | Â | Â |
Nutrition | Â | Â |