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PURPOSE: Vaginal progesterone administration starting on the day of oocyte retrieval induced a decrease in uterine contraction frequency on the day of embryo transfer (ET) as compared with preovulatory values. Uterine relaxation before ET is likely to improve outcome by avoiding displacement of the embryo from the uterine cavity (Fanchin, Righini, de Ziegler, Oliviennes, Ledée, Frydman: Fertil Steril 2001;75:1136-1140). The objective of the present study was to determine whether the early use of vaginal progesterone on the day of oocyte retrieval may alter the embryo implantation and pregnancy rates. METHODS: A total of 103 patients were submitted for ovarian stimulation with GnRH-a and recombinant FSH (Puregon, Organon) for the application of invasive assisted reproduction techniques (ICSI). The patients were divided into two groups in a prospective and randomized manner: Group A (n = 51) where application of vaginal progesterone started (Utrogestan, Besins International) at the dose of 400 mg from the evening of the day of oocyte retrieval, and Group B (n = 52) started to apply vaginal progesterone at the same dose but from the evening of embryo transfer (2nd day). RESULTS: The age of Group A patients (34.2 +/- 4.6) was similar (p = 0.50) to that of Group B patients (34.8 +/- 4.9). The number of oocytes retrieved and at metaphase II from Group A patients (10.6 +/- 6.9 and 7.8 +/- 6.0; respectively) did not differ significantly (p = 0.84 and p = 0.49, respectively) from the number of oocytes retrieved and metaphase II from Group B patients (10 +/- 5.6 and 6.7 +/- 4.7, respectively). Also, there was no difference (p = 0.48) in number of embryos transferred to Group A patients (2.7 +/- 0.8) versus Group B patients (2.7 +/- 0.9). Embryo implantation and pregnancy rates for Group A patients (12.6 and 27.4%, respectively) were equal (p = 0.98 and p = 1.0, respectively) to those for Group B patients (13.4 and 28.8%, respectively). CONCLUSION: Vaginal progesterone at the dose of 400 mg started on the day of oocyte retrieval did not increase implantation or pregnancy rates when compared to the same dose started on the day of embryo transfer.
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Oocytes/drug effects , Pregnancy Rate , Pregnancy/drug effects , Progesterone/pharmacology , Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic , Administration, Intravaginal , Adult , Age Factors , Embryo Transfer , Female , Humans , Progesterone/administration & dosageABSTRACT
La investigación de nuevos anestésicos locales con un aumento de la liposolubilidad de sus moléculas ha permitido hallar drogas con mayor potencia y duración del efecto. Sin embargo, los mismos cambios moleculares que incrementan la duración de acción y la potencia también pueden aumentar la toxicidad local y sistémica. En el caso de una excesiva dosis utilizada, ya sea por una rápida absorción o por una inyección intravascular inadvertida, durante el procedimiento para el bloqueo se pueden producir efectos sistémicos de importancia. El primer sistema afectado es el nervioso central, donde produce una excitación, llegando luego a deprimir el sistema cardiovascular. Los estudios comparativos para numerosas indicaciones no han podido demostrar fehacientemente diferencias en cuanto a la toxicidad de la levobupivacaína, la ropivacaína y la bupivacaína.