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Which of the following is the most accurate description of a combined stimulation protocol in assisted reproductive technology?

The use of a GnRH antagonist and exogenous gonadotropins, such as r-FSH and hp-hMG, for controlled ovarian stimulation (correct)

The use of a GnRH agonist and exogenous gonadotropins, such as r-FSH and hp-hMG, for controlled ovarian stimulation

The use of a single exogenous gonadotropin, such as r-FSH or hp-hMG, for controlled ovarian stimulation

The use of a GnRH agonist and a single exogenous gonadotropin, such as r-FSH or hp-hMG, for controlled ovarian stimulation

Which of the following is the most accurate description of corifollitropin alfa in assisted reproductive technology?

A recombinant form of human luteinizing hormone (r-hLH)

A single-injection, long-acting follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) analogue (correct)

A recombinant form of human follicle-stimulating hormone (r-hFSH)

A GnRH agonist used for pituitary downregulation in controlled ovarian stimulation

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the use of recombinant human luteinizing hormone (r-hLH) in assisted reproductive technology?

r-hLH is used as a trigger for final oocyte maturation, replacing the need for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

r-hLH is used for pituitary downregulation in controlled ovarian stimulation protocols

r-hLH is used as a sole exogenous gonadotropin for controlled ovarian stimulation

r-hLH is used in combination with r-hFSH for controlled ovarian stimulation to mimic the natural menstrual cycle (correct)

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the use of recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) in assisted reproductive technology?

r-hFSH is used in combination with r-hLH for controlled ovarian stimulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the observational study design in assisted reproductive technology research?

A study design where the researcher observes and records outcomes without actively intervening Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of the term "implantation rate" in assisted reproductive technology?

The number of gestational sacs detected on ultrasound divided by the number of embryos transferred Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of the term "clinical pregnancy" in assisted reproductive technology?

The presence of one or more gestational sacs detected on ultrasound examination, typically at least 4 weeks after embryo transfer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of the term "biochemical pregnancy" in assisted reproductive technology?

The presence of a positive beta-hCG test with no further evidence of a gestational sac on ultrasound Signup and view all the answers