A retrospective cohort study on the impact of gonadotropin dose on embryo quality and pregnancy outcome: identification of optimal dose range - Scorecard - MDSpire

A retrospective cohort study on the impact of gonadotropin dose on embryo quality and pregnancy outcome: identification of optimal dose range

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  • Run Zhao

  • Linlin Che

  • Xiao Li

  • Xiaofang Li

  • Qianyan Song

  • June 30, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating the Influence of Gonadotropin Dosage on Embryo Quality and Pregnancy Success: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis to Determine the Ideal Dosage Range

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionInfertility
Key MechanismsGonadotropin dosage influences embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes during controlled ovarian stimulation.
Target PopulationPatients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) with antagonist regimen fertility treatment.
Care SettingReproductive medicine center

Key Highlights

  • Higher rates of excellent embryos and clinical pregnancy in lower Gn dose groups.
  • Gn dose above certain thresholds negatively impacts blastocyst formation and live birth rates.
  • Regression analysis identifies total Gn as an independent risk factor for pregnancy outcomes.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Patients diagnosed with tubal infertility and normal ovarian reserve function.

Management

  • Controlled ovarian stimulation using gonadotropin with careful dosage adjustments.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes based on Gn dosage.

Risks

  • High Gn doses may increase the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and negatively affect egg quality.

Patient & Prescribing Data

1854 patients treated for IVF between January 2019 and October 2024.

Gn doses categorized into quartiles, with lower doses associated with better outcomes.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Adjust Gn dosage to optimize embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Utilize antagonist regimen for ovulation induction based on individual patient factors.

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