Cochrane Db Syst Rev
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Apr 1996
ReviewWITHDRAWN: Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue as an adjunct to gonadotropin therapy for clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Elevation of endogenous LH levels may result in premature luteinization. This may also be associated with the increased rate of spontaneous abortion. Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) used prior to human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG/FSH) administration may improve the outcome of ovulation induction. ⋯ These studies are too small to clearly demonstrate clinically significant differences in pregnancy rate between the two approaches. However, data from IVF studies suggest that there may be an increased risk of OHSS associated with GnRHa use. In the absence of evidence suggesting a benefit of GnRHa augmentation for PCOS, it should not be recommended as a standard treatment for this patient group. Further studies assessing live birth and OHSS rates are warranted.