Neuspiller F, Ayon P, Gallardo E

Language: Spanish
References: 20
Page: 378-386
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ABSTRACT

The objective of this article was to make a detailed review of the biological and clinical effects of a relatively new medication: the gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists. The GnRH antagonists have had an increasingly consumption since their release in the last three years. This review will discuss current strategies and potential applications for the GnRH antagonists. According to this, results on assisted reproduction procedures will be analyzed.

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