The advantages of ovarian stimulation prior to AI, compared to that performed before IVF, are:
- Fewer side effects associated with hormonal treatment.
- Less risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
- Less cost associated with medication.
All these advantages are related to the lower amount of gonadotropins required in AI, since only 1-2 follicles are being matured.
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Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
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