Variations in L-selectin ligand expression in the luteal-phase endometrium after final oocyte maturation with human chorionic gonadotropin compared with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist

Fertil Steril. 2008 Sep;90(3):876-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.06.075. Epub 2007 Sep 4.

Abstract

Final oocyte maturation was achieved by using hCG or two doses of leuprolide acetate in 16 oocyte donors after a GnRH antagonist protocol. Administration of hCG was associated with a statistical trend toward increased L-selectin ligand expression in the endometrium on postretrieval day 5, compared with the leuprolide acetate group.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin / administration & dosage*
  • Endometrium / drug effects
  • Endometrium / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage
  • Gene Expression Regulation / physiology
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / agonists*
  • Humans
  • L-Selectin / metabolism*
  • Leuprolide / administration & dosage*
  • Luteal Phase
  • Oocytes / drug effects
  • Oocytes / metabolism*
  • Ovulation Induction / methods*

Substances

  • Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Fertility Agents, Female
  • L-Selectin
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
  • Leuprolide