Successful Oocyte Retrieval, Fertilization, and Clinical Pregnancy with Low Serum β-hCG on the Day of Oocyte Collection: A Reappraisal of the Definition of the Empty Follicle Syndrome
Objective. To describe a case of successful oocyte retrieval, fertilization and clinical pregnancy despite very low β-hCG level, twelve hours after ovulation trigger. Design. Case report. Setting. Academic medical center. Patient. A 38-year-old patient inadvertently administered 2,000 IU hCG for fin...
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Main Authors: | Nicole A. Van De Velde, Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Awoniyi O. Awonuga |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9210651 |
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