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Embryo Transfer - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:20, 16 July 2008
, 14:20, 16 July 2008→Superovulation of the Donor
== Superovulation of the Donor ==
== Superovulation of the Donor ==
* GOAL: To hyperstimulate [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovaries]] with gonadotrophins.
* GOAL: To hyperstimulate [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovaries]] with gonadotrophins.
* REASON: To provide higher than normal numbers of follicles that reach dominance and ovulate.
* REASON: To provide higher than normal numbers of [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicles]] that reach dominance and ovulate.
* HOW: Inject donor with gonadotrophins to hyperstimulate follicular development. Generally '''FSH''' or one of its analogs is used.
* HOW: Inject donor with gonadotrophins to hyperstimulate follicular development. Generally '''FSH''' or one of its analogs is used.