Luteal phase stimulation versus follicular phase stimulation in poor ovarian responders: A systematic review and a meta-analysis.

Key Points

• This review aims to compare the effects of luteal phase stimulation versus follicular phase stimulation in women with poor ovarian response.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis design
• Prospectively registered in PROSPERO
• Analysis of existing studies on ovarian responders
• Comparison of intervention outcomes
• No distinct advantage of luteal phase stimulation over follicular phase stimulation in poor responders
• Findings suggest both methods have similar effectiveness for treatment
• Implications for clinical practice in managing poor ovarian response

Abstract