Effectiveness of minimal stimulation versus conventional GnRH antagonist protocols in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: a retrospective analysis of 10769 IVF/ICSI cycles

Key Points

• The study aims to compare the effectiveness of minimal stimulation versus conventional GnRH antagonist protocols in IVF/ICSI cycles.
• Retrospective analysis of 10769 IVF/ICSI cycles
• Comparison between minimal stimulation and conventional treatment groups
• Assessment of live birth rates
• The minimal stimulation group had a higher live birth rate compared to the conventional group
• Indicates potential benefits for certain patient populations with fewer drugs used