GnRHagonistprotocol
The GnRH agonist protocol is a fertility treatment regimen used in assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). It involves the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists to control the timing of ovulation and optimize the development of multiple follicles in the ovaries.
The protocol typically begins with the administration of a GnRH agonist, which initially causes a temporary
Once pituitary downregulation is achieved, exogenous FSH and sometimes LH are administered to stimulate the growth
The GnRH agonist protocol is often used in patients who are at high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation