• 제목/요약/키워드: GnRH-agonist

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Efficacy of corifollitropin alfa followed by recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone in a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol for Korean women undergoing assisted reproduction

  • Park, Hyo Young;Lee, Min Young;Jeong, Hyo Young;Rho, Yong Sook;Song, Sang Jin;Choi, Bum-Chae
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제42권2호
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    • pp.62-66
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    • 2015
  • Objective: To evaluate the effect of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist protocol using corifollitropin alfa in women undergoing assisted reproduction. Methods: Six hundred and eighty-six in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF)/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles were analyzed. In 113 cycles, folliculogenesis was induced with corifollitropin alfa and recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH), and premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges were prevented with a GnRH antagonist. In the control group (573 cycles), premature LH surges were prevented with GnRH agonist injection from the midluteal phase of the preceding cycle, and ovarian stimulation was started with rFSH. The treatment duration, quality of oocytes and embryos, number of embryo transfer (ET) cancelled cycles, risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and the chemical pregnancy rate were evaluated in the two ovarian stimulation protocols. Results: There were no significant differences in age and infertility factors between treatment groups. The treatment duration was shorter in the corifollitropin alfa group than in the control group. Although not statistically significant, the mean numbers of matured (86.8% vs. 85.1%) and fertilized oocytes (84.2% vs. 83.1%), good embryos (62.4% vs. 60.3%), and chemical pregnancy rates (47.2% vs. 46.8%) were slightly higher in the corifollitropin alfa group than in the control group. In contrast, rates of ET cancelled cycles and the OHSS risk were slightly lower in the corifollitropin alfa group (6.2% and 2.7%) than in the control group (8.2% and 3.5%), although these differences were also not statistically significant. Conclusion: Although no significant differences were observed, the use of corifollitropin alfa seems to offer some advantages to patients because of its short treatment duration, safety, lower ET cancellation rate and reduced risk of OHSS.

The Estrous Cycle and Induction of Ovulation in Mares

  • Yoon, Min-Jung
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제54권3호
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    • pp.165-174
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    • 2012
  • For horse breeders or managers, it is critical to understand the estrous cycle of mares. Breeding of mares cannot be successfully achieved throughout the whole year as mares breed seasonally. Mares are only able to breed when day length is more than 16 h, and this period is known as the breeding season. Their estrous cycle is approximately 21 days with 5-7 days of estrus and 14 to 15 days of a diestrus period. The estrous cycle of the mare is mainly controlled by gonadotropins, which control follicular development and ovulation. Mares exhibit unique ovulatory events which are not observed in other species. A LH surge occurs for several days, with levels of LH reaching their peak after ovulation. The LH level at the time of LH peak is lower than most other species. The unique anatomical structure of the ovaries of mares is known to limit the number of eggs ovulated. Several attempts have been made to develop chemical/hormonal agents which might be used to manipulate the timed ovulation of mares. Agents that have been tested include hCG, native GnRH, Deslorelin (Ovuplant, GnRH-agonist), Buserelin (GnRH analogue), equine pituitary extracts and equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG or PMSG). However, the function, purity or stability of these agents is not reliable. Recombinant equine LH, an alternative agent for the timed ovulation, has been developed and tested for its biological activities, through the use of both in vitro and in vivo experiments. The reLH was suggested to be a reliable agent in inducing ovulation within 48 h after being administered through injection, when the size of dominant follicle is 35 mm in diameter.

체외수정시술시 과배란에 Clomiphene Citrate와 일회 Human Menopausal Gonadotropin 병합요법의 효용성에 관한 연구 (Study on Clomiphene Citrate with Single Human Menopausal Gonadotropin for Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation)

  • 이소영;이상훈;배도환
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제22권2호
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    • pp.123-130
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    • 1995
  • Many types of medication regimens have been used for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive technique(ART). Questions are now being raised regarding how to lower the escalating costs of assisted reproduction and decrease the extent of patient discomfort and disruption of life style without sacrificing success rates. In this investigation, from January 1994 through August 1994 patients presenting to the Chung-Ang university hospital, infertility clinic were offered the option of the clomiphene citrate (CC)/single Human Menopausal Gonadotropin(HMG) combination and conventional GnRH-agonist combination method. 60 patients (78 cycles) were given CC/single HMG combination as a study group, and 78 patients (102 cycles) were given conventional GnRH-a combined ultrashort protocol as a control group for IVF-ET program and the resulting number of oocyte retrieved, embryo produced, and pregnancy initiated were compared. There were no differences between the two groups in mean age, serum $E_2$, LH and FSH level on menstrual cycle day 2. HMG requirement was 2 ampules in study group and $24.2{\pm}6.8$ ampules in control group. On the day of HCG injection, serum LH and FSH levels were not significantly different, but serum $E_2$, was significantly higher in control group(p<0.001). There was relatively well endometrial quality in control group but not significant compare to study group. In control group, numbers of retrieved oocyte and transferred embryo were significantly more than study group(p<0.001). Fertilization rate was not significantly different in the two groups and pregnancy rates were 20.2% in study group 28.4% in control group(p<0.001). CC/single HMG protocol for IVF-ET is less expensive than GnRH-a combined ultrashort protocol and minimizes patients discomfort. In addition, CC/single HMG protocol produces acceptable pregnancy rate and represents an attractive alternative to select patients undergoing IVF-ET.

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자궁내막증환자에 투여된 GnRH Analogues의 치료효과 및 부작용 (Efficacy and Tolerability of GnRH Analogues in the Treatment of Endometriosis)

  • 조수현;김선행;이여일;박기현
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.179-185
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    • 1997
  • $23{\sim}40$세 (평균 연령 31.6세)의 자궁내막증 환자35명 (1기 7명, 2기 7명, 3기 14명, 4기 7명)을 대상으로 gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (Goserelin) 3.6 mg을 한달 간격으로 6개월 복부의 피하에 이식한 후 자궁내막증에 대한 치료 효과와 부작용을 알아보기 위하여 매달 호르몬 검사와 증상에 대한 설문조사를 시행하였다. 투여 1개월 후 혈청 estradiol농도는 30 pg/mL이었고 이후 치료중 $10{\sim}20$ pg/mL를 유지하였으며 투여를 중간한 1개월 후 50 pg/mL로 증가하였다. 혈청 LH농도는 치료 중 유의하게 감소하였으며 투여를 중단한 후 증가하였다. FSH는 투여 1개월 후 감소하였으나 2개월후부터 계속 치료전과 같은 농도를 유지하였다. 혈청 CA-125치는 19명중 10명에서 치료전에 35 mIU/mL이상으로 증가되었으며 치료 2개월 후부터 모두 정상으로 감소되었다. 월경곤란증은 치료 3개월째 완전히 소실되었고 성교통은 치료가 끝날 때까지 20%의 환자에서 지속되었다. 백혈구수, 혈색소, 전해질, 단백질, 빌리루빈 및 간효소는 치료 중 모두 정상이었다. 혈압과 체중도 치료전, 치료중에 변화가 없었다. 투여후 86%의 환자가 안면홍조를 63%에서 질건조증을 20%가 두통, 우울을 호소하였다. 이와 같은 부작용은 투여를 중단한 1개월 후 모두 소실되었으며 부작용 때문에 투여를 중단한 예는 없었다. 이상의 결과로 GnRH-a는 난소의 estradiol생산을 완벽하게 중단시키고 골반증상을 완하시켜 자궁 내막증 치료에 효과적이라고 사료되며 안면홍조와 같은 부작용의 빈도가 높기 때문에 향후 호르몬 보충요법을 병행하는 것이 바람직 하다고 사료된다.

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체외수정시술시 과배란유도 방법이 임신율에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Cotrolled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) Protocols on Pregnancy and Delivery Rate in In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer)

  • 홍정의;이지삼
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제24권3호
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    • pp.361-368
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    • 1997
  • A total of 55 patients with various etiologies of infertility particitated in a study comparing two regimens of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with GnRH agonists and gonadotropins. Nineteen patients were given an ultra-short stimulation protocol when the agonist was administered for 3 day from Day 2 of the cycle. The remaining 36 patients were given a long stimulation protocol when the agonist was administered from the mid-luteal phase of the cycle preceding the stimulation cycle. The mean number of gonadotropins used per patient was not different between two groups. No significant differences were found in the mean number of oocytes recovered, fertilization rate and embryo cleavage rate between two groups. Pregnancy and delivery rates were higher in ultra-short protocol than in long protocol, but these were not significant. These results suggest that an ultra-short protocol is as effective as a long protocol in in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.

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중추성 성조숙증 및 조기 사춘기 여아에서 성선자극호르몬 방출호르몬작용제의 용량에 따른 사춘기 억제 효과 비교 (A comparative study of the puberty suppression effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist in precocious or early puberty girls)

  • 심계식;배종우;양유정
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • 제51권6호
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    • pp.634-639
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    • 2008
  • 목 적 : 중추성 성조숙증 또는 조기 사춘기 소아에서 사춘기 진행의 억제를 위하여 사용하는 GnRH agonist의 적절한 용량에 대하여 논란이 많다. 따라서 치료의 표준화가 힘들고 치료에 대한 반응도 다양할 수밖에 없다. 본 연구는 중추성 성조숙증 또는 조기 사춘기 여아에서 GnRH agonist의 용량에 따른 사춘기 억제 효과를 비교하여 적당한 용량을 추정해보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2006년 6월부터 2007년 5월까지 경희대학교 동서신의학병원 소아청소년과에서 조기 사춘기 혹은 성조숙증으로 진단받고 GnRH agonist를 투여하기로 한 여아 22명을 임의로 3군으로 나눠서 1군은 leuprolide acetate $70{\mu}g/kg$, 2군은 $90{\mu}g/kg$, 3군은 $110{\mu}g/kg$을 투여하였다. 치료 전, 치료 후 6개월에 채혈하여 황체화 호르몬, 난포자극호르몬, 에스트라디올, 프로게스테론을 검사하였고, 신장, 체중, 골 연령, 성성숙도의 변화를 평가하여 modified puberty suppression score를 구하여 억제된 경우는 2점 이하인 경우로 하였다. 각각의 군에서 역연령과 골연령의 평균은 Kruskal-Wallis test로 차이의 유무를 검정하였고, 억제가 된 경우와 되지 않은 경우의 수를 비교하여 two-by-K 교차분석(카이제곱 검정)을 시행하였다. 결 과 : 1군, 2군, 3군의 치료 전 역연령은 각각 $8.7{\pm}0.9$, $8.8{\pm}1.0$, $8.7{\pm}0.8$세, 골 연령은 $11{\pm}0.8$, $11{\pm}0.9$, $11{\pm}0.8$세, 신장표준편차점수는 $1.1{\pm}0.9$, $1.1{\pm}0.9$, $1.2{\pm}0.9$, 예측 성인키의 신장표준편차점수는 $-1.4{\pm}0.8$, $-1.4{\pm}1.1$, $-1.4{\pm}0.6$으로 의미 있는 차이는 없었다. 1군, 2군, 3군의 치료 전 혈중 황체화 호르몬은 각각 $3.0{\pm}2.9$, $3.0{\pm}2.3$, $3.0{\pm}3.4IU/L$, 에스트라디올은 각각 $1.5{\pm}1.0$, $1.4{\pm}0.9$, $1.6{\pm}1.0ng/dL$로 의미 있는 차이는 없었으며, 난포자극호르몬은 각각 $4.1{\pm}2.6$, $6.3{\pm}0.3$, $3.1{\pm}2.5IU/L$, 프로게스테론은 $33.9{\pm}17.1$, $30.6{\pm}14.7$, $35.8{\pm}14.8mg/dL$로 의미 있는 차이가 있었다(P<0.05). 1군, 2군, 3군 각각의 6개월 치료 후 신장표준편차점수의 변화는 $0.3{\pm}0.4$, $0.2{\pm}0.3$, $0.1{\pm}0.1$로서 1군과 2군 간에는 의미 있는 차이가 없었으나 3군과는 의미 있는 차이가 있었다(P<0.05). 1군, 2군, 3군의 치료 후 각각의 황체화 호르몬은 $0.5{\pm}0.3$, $0.4{\pm}0.3$, $0.3{\pm}0.3IU/L$, 난포자극호르몬은 $2.4{\pm}1.8$, $1.9{\pm}1.6$, $1.3{\pm}0.9IU/L$, 에스트라디올은 $0.9{\pm}0.8$, $0.9{\pm}0.8$, $0.9{\pm}0.9ng/dL$, 프로게스테론은 $19.5{\pm}8.7$, $18.0{\pm}7.7$, $16.9{\pm}7.2ng/dL$ 로서 치료 전과 비교하여 세 군에서 모두 의미 있게 감소하였으며 특히 난포자극호르몬과 프로게스테론은 다른 군에 비하여 3군에서 더욱 의미 있게 감소하였다(P<0.05). 사춘기 억제가 된 경우는 1군 7명중 4명, 2군 7명중 5명, 3군 8명중 8명이었고, 억제가 안 된 경우는 1군과 2군에서 각각 2명씩으로 3군에서 의미 있게 억제되는 경우가 많았다(P<0.05). 3군의 2명에서 치료 초기 주사 부위의 경미한 동통 외에 특이한 부작용은 없었다. 결 론 : 조기 사춘기 여아에서 사춘기의 진행을 막기 위해서는 성선 자극 호르몬이 보다 억제 될 수 있도록 고용량의 GnRH agonist의 투여가 필요하며, 적절한 용량에 대한 보다 많은 수의 연구가 필요하다고 사료된다.

Effect of Pioglitazone on Production of Regulated upon Activation Normal T-cell Expressed and Secreted (RANTES) and IVF Outcomes in Infertile Women with Endometriosis

  • Kim, Chung-Hoon;Lee, You-Jeong;Kim, Jun-Bum;Lee, Kyung-Hee;Kwon, Su-Kyung;Ahn, Jun-Woo;Kim, Sung-Hoon;Chae, Hee-Dong;Kang, Byung-Moon
    • 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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    • 제17권3호
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    • pp.207-213
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    • 2013
  • This study was performed to investigate the effect of peroxisome proliferators activated receptor-${\gamma}$ (PPAR-${\gamma}$) ligand, pioglitazone, on production of regulated upon activation normal T-cell expressed and secreted (RANTES) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome in infertile patients with endometriosis. Sixty-four infertile patients with stage III or IV endometriosis undergoing IVF were randomly allocated to the study or the control group. The long protocol of GnRH agonist (GnRH-a) was used for controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in all patients. Patients in the study group were treated with pioglitazone at a dose of 15 mg/day orally from the starting day of GnRH-a treatment to the day of hCG injection. Blood samples were drawn for serologic assay of RANTES on the first day of GnRH-a treatment and the day of hCG injection. There were no differences between the study and control groups in patient characteristics. There were also no differences between the two groups in COS duration, and the numbers of retrieved oocytes, fertilized oocytes and embryos transferred. The clinical pregnancy rate per cycle was higher in the study group, but this difference was not statistically significant. However, embryo implantation rate was significantly higher in the study group of 12.5% compared with 8.6% in the control group (P<0.05). The serum RANTES levels after pioglitazone treatment were significantly lower than those before pioglitazone treatmen in the study group (P<0.05). Our data suggest that pioglitazone treatment can suppress RANTES production and improve the embryo implantation rate in patients with endometriosis undergoing IVF.

진성 성조숙증으로 진단 받은 여아에서 gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist 단독치료 및 growth hormone의 병합치료 시 예측 성인키의 변화 및 성장 획득의 비교 (The comparison of predicted adult height change and height gain after gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and combined growth hormone treatment in girls with idiopathic central precocious puberty)

  • 서지영;윤인석;신충호;양세원
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • 제49권3호
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    • pp.305-311
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    • 2006
  • 목 적 : 성조숙증은 사춘기가 일찍 발생함으로써 최종성인키의 저하가 초래되는 질환으로 사춘기 발현을 억제하여 최종성인키를 향상시키기 위하여 사용되는 성선자극호르몬방출호르몬유도체(gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist, GnRHa)와 일부환자에서 병합치료로 이용되는 성장호르몬(GH)의 치료 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1989-2003년까지 서울대학교병원 소아과에서 특발성진성 성조숙증으로 진단 받고 2년 이상 GnRHa를 투여한 21명과 성장호르몬의 병합치료를 시행한 9명에 대하여 2년간의 성장 속도, 예측성인키(predicted adult height, PAH)를 조사하였으며, GnRHa만 투여받은 15명과 성장호르몬을 병합투여받은 6명에서 최종성인키 차이를 후향적으로 비교 분석하였다. 모든 분석은 GnRHa 치료 전 예측성인키가 중간부모키-5 cm(성인여성의 키 1 표준편차)보다 작은 군(PAH_L)과 큰 군(PAH_H), 성장호르몬 병합치료군(GnRHa+GH)으로 구분하여 시행하였다. 결 과 : GnRHa 치료에 따른 PAH의 증가는 PAH_L군에서 첫 1년 동안에 관찰되어, PAH(키 SDS)는 치료 시작 시 $149.7{\pm}6.4cm(-2.1{\pm}1.3)$에서 1년 후에는 $153.5{\pm}6.5cm(-1.4{\pm}1.3)$로 유의하게 증가하고(P=0.004), 2년째에는 $155.8{\pm}8.0cm(-0.9{\pm}1.6)$이었다. 이 시기 동안에 성장속도는 $6.2{\pm}0.7cm$/년이였으며, 골연령 증가(골연령-역연령) 정도는 변화가 없었다. PAH_H군에서는 치료 전 PAH(키 SDS) $160.0{\pm}4.4cm(-0.1{\pm}0.9)$에서 변화가 없어 2년째 $159.5{\pm}6.0cm(-0.2{\pm}1.2)$였다. GnRHa+GH군은 첫 GnRHa 치료시의 PAH는 $149.4{\pm}7.8cm$로 PAH_L군과 비슷하며, 평균 2.3년 동안 GnRHa로 치료받은 후 PAH(키 SDS)는 $154.0{\pm}5. cm(-1.7{\pm}0.9)$로 증가하였으나(P=0.065), GnRHa 투여군들과는 차이가 없었다. 성장호르몬을 병합 투여한 후에 첫 1년 동안 성장속도가 $8.0{\pm}2.8cm/yr$로 치료 전 성장속도 $4.7{\pm}1.2cm/yr$에 비하여 유의하게 증가하여(P=0.013), 결국 1년째 PAH(키 SDS)가 $159.6{\pm}4.4cm(-0.4{\pm}0.6)$로 병합치료 전에 비하여 유의하게 증가하였으며, 2년째는 증가보다는 유지되는 정도였다. PAH_L군(N=8)의 최종성인키(키 SDS)는 $159.8{\pm}5.2cm(-0.1{\pm}1)$로 치료 전에 비하여 $8.5{\pm}2.2cm$ 커졌으며(P<0.001), PAH_H군(N=7)의 최종성인키(키 SDS)는 $156.5{\pm}5.1cm(-0.8{\pm}1)$로 치료 전 예측성인키(SDS) $158.6{\pm}3.8cm(-0.4{\pm}0.8)$, 중간부모키 $157.9{\pm}5.1cm(-0.4{\pm}0.9)$와 차이가 없었다. GnRHa+GH군(N=6)의 최종성인키(키 SDS)는 $158.7{\pm}3.7cm(-0.3{\pm}0.7)$로 GnRHa 치료 전 및 성장호르몬 병합치료 전 예측성인키(키 SDS)에 비하여 각각 평균 11.8 cm, 6.2 cm 증가하였으며(P<0.05), 중간부모키와 비슷하였다. 결 론 : GnRHa 투여의 효과는 첫 1년째에 중간부모키에 비하여 치료 전 예측성인키가 작은 환자에서 뚜렷하게 나타나며, GnRHa 투여 중 성장속도가 저하되면서 예측성인키와 중간부모 키가 작은 환자에서 성장호르몬을 병합 투여하면 중간부모키와 비슷한 최종성인키를 얻을 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

Factors influencing serum progesterone level on triggering day in stimulated in vitro fertilization cycles

  • Park, Ju Hee;Jee, Byung Chul;Kim, Seok Hyun
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제42권2호
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    • pp.67-71
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    • 2015
  • Objective: Elevated serum progesterone (P) levels on triggering day have been known to affect the pregnancy rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF). This study aimed to identify the possible factors influencing serum P levels on triggering day in stimulated IVF cycles. Methods: Three hundred and thirty consecutive fresh IVF cycles were included in the study. All cycles were first attempts and were performed in a single infertility center. The indications for IVF were male factor infertility (n=114), ovulatory infertility (n=84), endometriosis (n=61), tubal infertility (n=59), unexplained infertility (n=41), and uterine factor infertility (n=39). A luteal long protocol of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist (n=184) or a GnRH antagonist protocol (n=146) was used for pituitary suppression. Ovarian sensitivity was defined as the serum estradiol level on triggering day per 500 IU of administered gonadotropins (OS[a]) or the retrieved oocyte number per 500 IU of administered gonadotropins (OS[b]). Results: Univariate analysis revealed that the serum P level on triggering day was associated with the serum estradiol level on triggering day (r=0.379, p<0.001), the number of follicles ${\geq}14mm$ (r=0.247, p<0.001), the number of retrieved oocytes (r=0.384, p<0.001), and ovarian sensitivity (OS[a]: r=0.245, p<0.001; OS[b]: r=0.170, p=0.002). The woman's age, body mass index, antral follicle count, and basal serum follicle stimulating hormone and estradiol levels were not associated with serum P level on triggering day. The serum P level on triggering day did not show significant variation depending on the type or cause of infertility, pituitary suppression protocol, or the type of gonadotropins used. Conclusion: The serum P level on triggering day was closely related to the response to ovarian stimulation.