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Articles:- A randomized controlled trial to compare the live birth rate of the first frozen embryo transfer following the progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol vs. the antagonist protocol in women with an anticipated high ovarian response
- Oral medroxyprogesterone acetate for the use of ovulation suppression in in vitro fertilization: a cohort trial
Panelists:
Professor Scott Nelson BSc MBChB MRCOG PhD
Baris Ata, M.D., M.C.T.
Amber Cooper, M.D., M.S.C.I.
Morgan Wilhoite D.O.
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Pietro Bortoletto, MD, MSc, Interactive Associate-in-Chief, Fertility and Sterility
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The role of immunotherapy in in vitro fertilization: a guideline (2018)
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Performing the embryo transfer: a guideline (2017)
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