There are different ovarian stimulation protocols, since it must be personalized for each patient in order to achieve the greatest follicular development possible. In general, two types of protocols can be distinguished according to their duration and the hormonal medication used.
On the one hand, the short ovarian stimulation protocol requires the use of GnRH antagonist drugs. Their mission is to block pituitary function.
On the other hand, long ovarian stimulation protocols use GnRH analogues. These drugs begin to be administered in the previous menstrual cycle, around day 21 approximately.
Read the full article on: Ovarian stimulation protocols – process, medications and symptoms ( 84).
By Daniel Sosa M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Elena Martín Hidalgo M.D. (gynecologist), Gorka Barrenetxea Ziarrusta M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 02/26/2025
