Comparison of Crinone 8% Intravaginal Gel and IM Progesterone Supplementation for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Comparison of Crinone 8% Intravaginal Gel or Intramuscular Progesterone Supplementation for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Embryo Transfer (ET) Cycles in Women Under Age 40 Years Old

The goal of this research study is to compare the pregnancy rates for two different types of progesterone supplementation after in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

The aim is to test the hypothesis that the pregnancy rates of women under age 40 undergoing an in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) cycle are not different with respect to the administration of progesterone (Crinone 8%, intravaginal gel versus intramuscular progesterone).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women of reproductive age (21-39) with infertility who are appropriate candidates for IVF/ET and have an FSH < 15 mIU/ml
• Women 21 to 39 years of age who have been assigned to stimulation of 2 to 8 amps of Luteal Lupron/FSH or Luteal Lupron FSH/HMG.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who have had more than 3 previous IVF/ET cycles