Luteal support in the IVF/ET programme

Czech version

Authors: Ľ. Michnová ¹ ; T. Rumpíková ²; J. Dostál ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika, FN a LF UP Olomouc, přednosta doc. MUDr. R. Pilka, Ph. D. ¹; Klinika reprodukční medicíny a gynekologie Zlín, vedoucí lékař prof. MUDr. L. Pilka, DrSc. ²
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2011; 76(2): 104-107

Overview

Objective:
The objective of this article is to review the recent information about luteal support in the IVF/ET programme.

Design:
Review article.

Conclusions:
The luteal phase support is a necessary part of treatment in stimulated cycles for IVF/ET.

Key words:
luteal phase support, IVF/ET.

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