In the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART), empty follicle syndrome (EFS) is a known condition in which no oocytes are found despite adequate follicular development, which leads to a troublesome situation for patients seeking infertility treatment. In this case study, an EFS patient seeking treatment for infertility at an in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic was examined to determine the effects of employing a double human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger. The final oocyte maturation and retrieval are induced by using the double hCG trigger, which includes giving two doses of hCG. In this particular patient, the study looks at the results of follicular development, oocyte retrieval, fertilization rates, embryo quality, and pregnancy rates. The conclusion provides information on how well the double hCG trigger affects treatment outcomes for EFS patients. According to the results of this case study, the two-stage hCG trigger procedure is suggested to enhance the results of oocyte retrieval in the uncategorized EFS patient. In all cycles after the procedural change, the double trigger's application led to effective oocyte maturation and retrieval. The study also showed that the double hCG trigger procedure had no negative consequences on patient safety or ovarian response. There were also no signs of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) or any other problems. Due to the higher likelihood of oocyte retrieval, the patient also reported better emotional health and less anxiety during subsequent treatment cycles. The positive result of this case study demonstrates the potential advantages of a double hCG trigger procedure in pseudo-EFS patients receiving IVF treatment. When handling EFS cases, this modified strategy may be used as a potential answer by infertility clinics. The effectiveness and safety of the double hCG trigger procedure still need to be confirmed by doing randomized controlled trials on larger populations in order to validate the result.

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