A prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone in three different in vitro fertilization protocols.

Objective: To compare the following IVF protocols: a short protocol and long protocols starting on day 2 or day 21. All protocols used recombinant FSH (rFSH) for ovarian stimulation.

Design: Prospective, randomized study.

The significance of delayed suppression using buserelin acetate and recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone in a long protocol in vitro fertilization program.

Objective: To determine whether the time taken to achieve ovarian suppression has an impact on ovarian responsiveness and the outcome of IVF-ET.

Design: Retrospective analysis.

Setting: An assisted reproduction unit at a university center.

The pubofascial anchor sling procedure for recurrent genuine urinary stress incontinence.

Objective: To evaluate, in a preliminary study, the outcome of a modified pubovaginal sling operation with titanium bone anchors for recurrent genuine stress urinary incontinence (GSI) in women.

Patients And Methods: This prospective study included 13 consecutive women who underwent the modified sling procedure between September 1994 and August 1996. The subjective and objective cure of urinary stress incontinence, and the occurrence of postoperative osteitis pubis, were assessed.