The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether progesterone in women with unexplained infertility can increases live birth rate.
The main research question is:
Does luteal phase support with progesterone increase the live birth rate among couples with unexplained infertility?
The study compares progesterone with placebo to determine the effectiveness of progesterone in unexplained infertility.
Study participants will:
Inclusion Criteria:
Primary or secondary infertility for at least a period of 1 year Participants whose previous pregnancy was achieved through MOH-IUI or IVF are eligible to join the study, provided they are willing to continue expectant management for at least six months before considering any further fertility interventions
Diagnosis of UI after infertility work-up, i.e.
A Hunault prognostic score ≥ 30% (calculated using the Hunault prediction model7, based on key prognostic factors including female age, subfertility duration, type of subfertility (primary or secondary), sperm motility and referral status),
Assignment to expectant management during at least six months, in accordance with Dutch NVOG Guidelines (4).
Female age ≥18 years old Female
BMI <45 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
j.c.m.vandewal-15@umcutrecht.nl+31650177981
Female participants apply vaginal micronized progesterone (Utrogestan) during the luteal phase of their cycle, at a dosage of 300 mg twice daily
Female participants apply a vaginal capsule (placebo) during the luteal phase of their cycle, at a dosage of 300 mg twice daily
K.C.E.Drechsel-2@umcutrecht.nl
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Individualized Prolonged Luteal Support After Fresh Embryo Transfer in Women With Low Progesterone
Intrauterine Insemination and Luteal Fase Support
Subcutaneous Progesterone Versus Vaginal Progesterone Gel for Luteal Phase Support
Progesterone as Luteal Support in Frozen IVF Natural Cycles