Use of exogenous gonadotropins in anovulatory women: a technical bulletin
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This Technical Bulletin reviews the indications for gonadotropin treatment in anovulatory women; outlines the recommended pretreatment evaluation, treatment regimens, and monitoring; describes the alternatives and adjuncts to treatment with gonadotropins; and summarizes the complications of gonadotropin treatment. (Fertil Steril 2008;90:S7–12. 2008 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)
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Use of exogenous gonadotropins in anovulatory women: a technical bulletin.
This Technical Bulletin reviews the indications for gonadotropin treatment in anovulatory women; outlines the recommended pretreatment evaluation, treatment regimens, and monitoring; describes the alternatives and adjuncts to treatment with gonadotropins; and summarizes the complications of gonadotropin treatment.
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