PCOS Messages for May, 2001: Anyone in Oregon?

Anyone in Oregon?

From: paula (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 May 2001 17:27:59 -0500 (CDT)

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in vitro Maturation - Announcement of a New Program

The OHSU-Fertility Clinic is now offering in vitro maturation to women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO). PCO patients are characterized by abnormal endocrine parameters and the proliferation of numerous small follicles without normal follicular growth patterns, and therefore are unable to produce mature eggs. In addition, this group of patients is sensitive to exogenous hormonal stimulation and may be at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation when treated with gonadotropins. In vitro maturation in conjunction with an in vitro fertilization cycle has the potential to generate embryos for transfer to PCO patients without ovarian stimulation and the risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The procedure begins with an egg retrieval followed by culture for up to 48 hours to allow the eggs to mature. All mature eggs will be inseminated by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Fertilized eggs are cultured until they reach the blastocyst stage on day 5 or 6 when they are transferred back to the uterus. Patients are given estrogen and progesterone to prepare the endometrium for implantation. During this process excess embryos will be frozen so the patient will be able to use them later.

To participate in this clinical trial, PCO couples must qualify as follows:

be age 34 years old or less insulin resistance under metformin control non-smoker partner has normal semen

Preliminary testing at patient expense includes:

IVF visit: Ultrasound Saline infusion sonogram Cavity check Trial embryo transfer Blood tests (HIV, Hepatitis panel, rubella Y) Evaluation for insulin resistance Semen analysis

If you feel you qualify and would like more information please refer to the "IVM" and study ask for Kathy Keever at (503) 418-3700 or send her an Email at: anonymous@obgyn.net

There will be No Cost for:

Egg Retrieval IVM ICSI Extended Culture Embryo Transfer

(http://www.fertilityoregon.com/lab/extended.htm)

im really sorry this isn't happening in my state. i realize that the stuff you DO have to pay for is expensive, but participation would seriously cut down in the cost of this particular treatment.

hope someone can use this info =)

love, paula

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please feel free to email me anytime at paulam@kih.net ...remember to put PCOS in the subject line =)

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