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Fertility Protocols

Meaning

Fertility Protocols are highly structured, evidence-based treatment regimens used in reproductive endocrinology to manipulate the menstrual cycle and optimize the retrieval of mature oocytes for assisted reproductive technologies, most commonly In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). These protocols utilize a sequence of exogenous hormone administration to achieve controlled ovarian stimulation and prevent premature ovulation. The specific protocol chosen is individualized based on the patient’s age, ovarian reserve biomarkers, and prior response to therapy.