Comparison of IVF Outcomes Between PPOS and Antagonist Protocols in Women With PCOS

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorHanoi General Hospital (Vietnam)

About this trial

This study aims to compare the outcomes of two ovarian stimulation protocols used in in vitro fertilization (IVF): the progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol and the GnRH antagonist protocol.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Women aged 18-40 years

Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) according to the modified Rotterdam criteria (2004) (≥2 of 3: oligo/anovulation, hyperandrogenism, or polycystic ovarian morphology on ultrasound)

Indicated for in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to PCOS alone or PCOS with other infertility factors (e.g., tubal factor, previous failed IUI)

Eligible for controlled ovarian stimulation for IVF

Disqualifiers

Uterine abnormalities that may impair implantation or pregnancy outcomes, including congenital uterine malformations, large fibroids distorting the uterine cavity, adenomyosis, or severe intrauterine pathology.

History of major ovarian or uterine surgery affecting ovarian reserve or uterine structure (e.g., ovarian cystectomy, endometriosis surgery, myomectomy, unilateral oophorectomy)

History of recurrent pregnancy loss (≥3 spontaneous miscarriages)

Known chromosomal abnormalities in either partner

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Progestin-Primed Ovarian Stimulation (PPOS)
  • GnRH Antagonist Protocol

Treatment groups

400 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Hanoi General Hospital (Vietnam)

Lead sponsor

Hanoi Medical University

Sponsor institution