Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2020, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 525-529.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.005

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Clinical effect of letrozole on ovulation induction in infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome after comprehensive intervention

Dou Zhuli1, Ruan Xiangyan1,2, Ju Rui1, Wang Binhong1, Qin Shuang1, Xu Xin1, Yang Yu1, Zhang Luping1   

  1. 1. Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100026, China;
    2. Department for Women's Health, University Women's Hospital and Research Center for Women's Health, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen D-72076, Germany
  • Received:2020-05-08 Online:2020-08-21 Published:2020-07-22
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Beijing Hospitals Authority' Ascent Plan (DFL20181401),Capital's Funds for Health Improvement and Research (2020-2-2112).

Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical effect of letrozole in the treatment of infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) after comprehensive intervention. Methods A total of 144 infertile patients with PCOS who visited the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, from March to September 2019 were divided into two groups according to the principle of matching between groups. 96 patients in the observation group were treated with letrozole after 3 months of comprehensive intervention, while 48 patients in the control group were treated with letrozole alone. The changes of hormone levels before and after treatment were observed in the comprehensive intervention group, including luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), LH/FSH, total testosterone (TT), free testosterone (FT), anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and waist circumference. The ovulation rate was compared with each other between the two groups. Results There was no significant difference in infertility years, height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, LH, FSH and AMH between the two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After comprehensive intervention, the levels of LH, FSH, LH/FSH, TT, FT and AMH in the observation group were significantly lower than those before treatment (P<0.05), except that the waist circumference was lower than that before, but without statistically significant difference (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the ovulation rate in the observation group was significantly increased, with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Stratified analysis showed that the ovulation rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05) in the patients with BMI<24 kg/m2 before ovulation induction. However, in patients with BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The clinical effect of letrozole in the treatment of infertility patients with PCOS after comprehensive intervention is significant, which can improve the both hormone level of patients and the ovulation rate, especially in patients with normal or low BMI.

Key words: polycystic ovary syndrome, infertility, comprehensive intervention, letrozole, ovulation induction

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