Hormonal Stimulation in IUI Treatment: Is Clomifen Combined With Ethinyl Estradiol Better, Worse or Equal to Menopur

What is the best medication for hormonal stimulation in cycles with high intra-uterine insemination: tablets of Clomifen (5 days) followed by tablets of Ethinyl Estradiol (5 days) or daily injections with Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (Menopur)?

Inclusion Criteria:

• women younger than 42 years old
• infertility of at least one year
• normal tubal, pelvic and uterine anatomy
• semen with total motility count of at least 5 million (at least one sample)

Exclusion Criteria:

• premature ovarian failure
• medical history of tubal or ovarian surgery
• tubal or pelvic adhesions