Stimulation protocols and safety · 2026

Do stimulation medicines give the same outcomes?

Systematic review / meta-analysis · 18119 women

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Do stimulation medicines give the same outcomes?

What was investigated and what was found?

Across 59 trials, findings depended on the specific comparison. rFSH versus HMG/HP-HMG showed lower live-birth and higher OHSS odds; other medicine comparisons did not show the same pattern.

Interpreting the findings

Patient groups, methods and bias risks can differ across studies. A pooled estimate is not a personal treatment recommendation or a guarantee of benefit.

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Planning involves previous response, medication burden and hyperstimulation risk as well as egg yield. Review your previous protocol with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çolakoğlu to clarify questions about a future cycle.

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