Ovarian cyst aspiration prior to initiating ovarian hyperstimulation for in vitro fertilization

Twenty-three consecutive patients presenting for in vitro fertilization were evaluated with transvaginal sonography on cycle day 3, prior to initiating ovarian hyperstimulation. Three of these patients were noted to have large ovarian cysts. All three underwent transvaginal aspiration of the cysts,...

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Published in:Journal of In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer 1990-06, Vol.7 (3), p.153-156
Main Authors: SILVERBERG, K. M, OLIVE, D. L, SCHENKEN, R. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Drainage
Female
Fertilization in Vitro - methods
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Medical sciences
Ovarian Cysts - surgery
Ovulation Induction
Sterility. Assisted procreation
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Summary:Twenty-three consecutive patients presenting for in vitro fertilization were evaluated with transvaginal sonography on cycle day 3, prior to initiating ovarian hyperstimulation. Three of these patients were noted to have large ovarian cysts. All three underwent transvaginal aspiration of the cysts, followed immediately by initiation of ovarian hyperstimulation. Following oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer, all three women achieved pregnancy. We conclude that cyst aspiration is not contraindicated when an ovarian cyst is encountered in the follicular phase of an in vitro fertilization cycle.
ISSN:0740-7769
2331-3315
1573-7330
DOI:10.1007/BF01135679