ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2022
The Clinical Application of Growth Hormone and Its Biological and Molecular Mechanisms in Assisted Reproduction.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical evidence of growth hormone for infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing IVF: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Pooled it
- Exploring the potential benefits of growth hormone co-treatment on embryo quality in IVF: a randomized controlled open-label trial.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2025Trial
- Comparison of Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: Case Series and Review of Literature.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Growth hormone enhances ovarian response but not live births in DOR patients undergoing PPOS with freeze-all strategy: a retrospective cohort study contrasted with Kuntai capsule.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
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- Novel perspectives on growth hormone regulation of ovarian function: mechanisms, formulations, and therapeutic applications.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Review
- Comparative efficacy of different growth hormone supplementation protocols in improving clinical outcomes in women with poor ovarian response undergoing assisted reproductive therapy: a network meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The effects of growth hormone on the outcomes ofFrontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
- Influence of repeated estrus synchronization treatment on hormone secretion, growth, and development of dairy goats.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
- Impact of growth hormone on IVF/ICSI outcomes and endometrial receptivity of patients undergoing GnRH antagonist protocol with fresh embryo transfer: a pilot study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Article
- Regulation of ovarian function by growth hormone: Potential intervention of ovarian aging.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Review
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Abstract
Growth hormone (GH) has been used as a co-gonadotrophin in assisted reproduction, particularly in poor ovarian responders. The application of GH has been alleged to activate primordial follicles and improve oocyte quality, embryo quality, and steroidogenesis. However, the effects of GH on the live birth rate among women is controversial. Additionally, although the basic biological mechanisms that lead to the above clinical differences have been investigated, they are not yet well understood. The actions of GH are mediated by GH receptors (GHRs) or insulin-like growth factors (IGFs). GH regulates the vital signal transduction pathways that are involved in primordial follicular activation, steroidogenesis, and oocyte maturation. However, the therapeutic windows and duration of GH administration during assisted reproductive technology require further investigation. The review aimed to clarify the role of GH in human fertility from a molecular and biological point of view to provide evidence for proper GH administration.
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