Case Study
Volume 9 Issue 3 - 2020
New Criteria for the Use of Growth Hormone in the Treatment of Female Infertility: Minireview and a Case Series
Jan Tesarik* and Raquel Mendoza-Tesarik
MARGen Clinic, Granada, Spain
*Corresponding Author: Jan Tesarik, MARGen Clinic, Granada, Spain.
Received: January 26, 2020; Published: February 18, 2020



Abstract

Most studies published so far suggest that the administration of growth hormone (GH) during ovarian stimulation improves in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes, especially in older women, but also in some younger ones who suffered repeated IVF failures during their previous IVF attempts. However, clearly defined criteria with which to distinguish between those women who are likely to benefit from GH treatment and those who are not are still lacking. This minireview resumes the latest advances as to the indication of GH for female infertility treatment. A small case series, showing one way how to address this question, is also included.

Keywords: Growth Hormone Treatment; Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1; Female Infertility; Diagnostic Criteria; Treatment Strategies

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Citation: Jan Tesarik and Raquel Mendoza-Tesarik. “New Criteria for the Use of Growth Hormone in the Treatment of Female Infertility: Minireview and a Case Series”. EC Gynaecology 9.3 (2020): 01-07.

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