Ovum retention in the human

Craft I, Shelton K, Yovich J, Smith D

doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)45191-5

Ovum retention in the human

David J. Smith, Dawn Smith, J L Yovich, I Craft, K Shelton

The Royal Free Hospital ROR
The University of Western Australia ROR

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

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

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

Reproductive Endocrinology > Ovulation > Ovum Retention Infertility > Ovulatory Dysfunction > Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Diagnostics > Ovulation Confirmation > Follicular Aspiration

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

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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

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Adult, Chorionic Gonadotropin/administration & Dosage, Clomiphene/administration & Dosage, Female, Humans, Luteinizing Hormone/urine, Ovulation/drug Effects, Ovum/physiopathology, Progesterone/blood, Ultrasonography, Chorionic Gonadotropin, Clomiphene, Progesterone, Luteinizing Hormone, Endoscopy, Examinations And Diagnoses, Laparoscopy, Ovulation, Physical Examinations And Diagnoses, Reproduction

Ovum retention in the human

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