The empty follicle syndrome.
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چکیده
The empty follicle syndrome (EFS) is a rare complication of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, leading to cycle cancellation. Low human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) bioavailability and ovarian dysfunction have been implicated with this condition. This case report illustrates a typical case of EFS and several strategies suggested to overcome this problem.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 61 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004