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Trial reportArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Effect of pyridostigmine on growth hormone and IGF-1 levels and outcomes of controlled ovarian stimulation cycle in women with poor ovarian response.

Rana Karimi, Farnaz Hadavi, Mina Jafarabadi

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Rana KarimiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Farnaz HadaviVali-E-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mina JafarabadiVali-E-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. minajaf@yahoo.com.

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Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of Pyridostigmine on IGF-1 and GH levels and the outcomes of COS cycles in women with POR.

methodsA total of 110 eligible women were randomly allocated to Pyridostigmine (n: 55) and control (n: 55) groups. COS outcomes, including gonadotrophin doses, COS duration, cycle cancellation rate, number of retrieved oocytes, number of MII oocytes, and fertilization rate, were compared between the groups. Also, IGF-1 and GH levels were measured at three time points: baseline, on the 5th day of the cycle, and on the trigger day.

resultsA total of 92 participants (Pyridostigmine: 44, Control: 48) were included in the final analysis. The Pyridostigmine group required significantly lower gonadotrophin doses (P < 0.0022) and had a shorter COS duration (P = 0.0019). No significant differences were observed in cycle cancellation rate, number of retrieved oocytes, number of MII oocytes, or fertilization rate. Pyridostigmine significantly accelerated GH levels over time compared to the Control group, with larger mean differences observed at each time point. The interaction between time and group indicated that the effect of the intervention on GH levels varied over the course of the COS cycle. Specifically, the intervention augmented the effect of COS agents on GH levels, as evidenced by the higher GH levels observed in the intervention group compared to the control group. For IGF-1 levels, time had a highly significant effect (P < 0.0001), but the interaction between Time and Group was not significant (P = 0.5067). Mean IGF-1 levels were higher in the Pyridostigmine group, though not statistically significant.

conclusionPyridostigmine improved COS efficiency by reducing gonadotrophin doses and COS duration. Further research is needed to explore its potential benefits in enhancing ovarian response in women with POR. TRIAL REGISTRY INFORMATION: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT). Registration date: 2023-08-05, Registration number: IRCT20100518003950N8.

Indexed as

Cholinesterase InhibitorsHuman Growth HormoneInfertility, FemaleInsulin-Like Growth Factor IOvulation InductionPyridostigmine BromideAdultFemaleHumansCholinesterase InhibitorsHuman Growth HormoneIGF1 protein, humanInsulin-Like Growth Factor IPyridostigmine BromideAcetylcholinesterase InhibitorsAssisted reproductive technologyControlled ovarian stimulationPoor ovarian responsePyridostigmine

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