How does the administration of Cetrotide affect the scheduling of egg retrieval procedures and what factors determine the ideal timing for its use?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
How does Cetrotide administration affect the scheduling of egg retrieval?
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Cetrotide is used to prevent premature ovulation by blocking natural hormones. It allows doctors to precisely schedule egg retrieval around 36 hours after its administration.
The timing of Cetrotide in IVF is crucial; it’s administered to delay ovulation, allowing egg retrieval to be timed optimally after the luteinizing hormone surge is controlled.
Cetrotide is used in IVF to prevent premature ovulation. It allows for precise timing of egg retrieval, typically administered 36 hours before the procedure.