After ovulation, the ovarian follicle becomes a corpus luteum and begins to secrete progesterone to support pregnancy.
To achieve better endometrial development, a common point in all assisted reproduction protocols is the administration of exogenous progesterone. This has been shown to give better embryo implantation rates.
Progesterone drugs, such as Utrogestan or Progeffik, can be administered orally or with vaginal pessaries.
Read the full article on: The cost of hormonal medication in assisted reproduction treatments ( 68).
By Carolina González Arboleya M. D. (gynecologist), Estefanía Rodríguez Ferradas M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), José Luis de Pablo B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior clinical embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 07/27/2022
