Growth hormone for in vitro fertilization

BACKGROUND: In an effort to improve outcomes of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycles the use of growth hormone (GH) has been considered. Most studies investigate the role of GH in normally ovulating infertile women but there is also an interest in the effect of GH on women who respond poorly to ovulation induction and IVF. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of GH or growth hormone releasing (GRF) adjuvant therapy, primarily in terms of …