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Brief Title: Progestin-induced Endometrial Shedding in PCOS (The PIES in PCOS Study)
Official Title: Optimizing Fertility Treatment in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - A Randomized Controlled Trial: The Role of Progestin-induced Endometrial Shedding in PCOS (PIES in PCOS)
Study ID: NCT01718444
Brief Summary: Progestin-induced endometrial shedding (PIES) followed by clomiphene citrate is fertility treatment of choice in anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, some preliminary data suggest that skipping PIES could result in a higher live birth rate. The investigators are performing the first randomized controlled trial to find out if skipping the use of progestin during fertility treatment of anovulatory PCOS women is associated with improved pregnancy and live birth rates compared to the traditional approach of using progestin prior to use of clomiphene citrate.
Detailed Description: This is a prospective randomized trial of clomiphene citrate (CC) preceded by progestin-induced endometrial shedding (PIES) vs CC without PIES in the treatment of infertility in patients with PCOS, for up to 5 treatment cycles. Participants will be randomized to receive either progestin followed by CC starting on day 3 of the induced menses, or CC without induced menses. Study participants will be monitored at regular 2 to 4 wks intervals for response to medication using ultrasound and hormonal parameters. The maximum dose of CC will not exceed 750 mg/cycle. Treatment will not exceed 5 ovulatory cycles. Participants who are resistant to 150 mg of CC will exit the study. 170 anovulatory PCOS women actively seeking pregnancy, aged 18 through 40 years will be enrolled and randomized in a 1:1 treatment ratio into the two study arms. Anovulation will be the only infertility factor in all patients.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT
Sex: FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers: No
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Name: Albert Asante, MD, MPH
Affiliation: University of Illinois at Chicago
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR