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Ovum retention in the human

Craft I et al., 1980

Fertility and sterility, 34(6), 537-541

DOI 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)45191-5 PMID 7450072 Source

Abstract

Two cases of ovum retention occurring in postovulatory follicles are described. The ova were recovered at laparoscopy by aspiration of decompressed ovulatory follicles, one during a natural cycle and the other following a programmed clomiphene/human chorionic gonadotropin cycle. Each patient had a normal luteal phase with an increased progesterone level indicative of ovulation. The implications of these findings and their relevance to human fertility studies are discussed.

Topics

Infertility > Unexplained > WorkupDiagnostics > Hormone Assays > ProgesteroneReproductive Endocrinology > Ovulation > MonitoringDiagnostics > Ultrasound > Follicular Monitoring
ovum retention after ovulation, trapped egg in follicle, postovulatory follicle assessment, laparoscopy ovulation evaluation, luteal phase progesterone monitoring, ovulation confirmation methods, follicle aspiration infertility, progesterone levels post-ovulation, unexplained infertility laparoscopy

Cite this article

Craft, I., Shelton, K., Yovich, J., & Smith, D. (1980). Ovum retention in the human. *Fertility and sterility*, *34*(6), 537-541. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-0282(16)45191-5

Keywords

Adult, Chorionic Gonadotropin, Clomiphene, Female, Humans, Luteinizing Hormone, Ovulation, Ovum, Progesterone, Ultrasonography, Endoscopy, Examinations And Diagnoses, Laparoscopy, Physical Examinations And Diagnoses, Reproduction

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