Fertility and Sterility, 34(6), 537-541
Two cases of ovum retention occurring in postovulatory follicles are described. The ova were recovered at laparoscopy by aspiration of decompressed ovulatory follicles, one during a natural cycle and the other following a programmed clomiphene/human chorionic gonadotropin cycle. Each patient had a normal luteal phase with an increased progesterone level indicative of ovulation. The implications of these findings and their relevance to human fertility studies are discussed.
Craft, I., Shelton, K., Yovich, J., & Smith, D. (1980). Ovum retention in the human. *Fertility and sterility*, *34*(6), 537-541. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-0282(16)45191-5
Craft I, Shelton K, Yovich J, Smith D. Ovum retention in the human. Fertil Steril. 1980;34(6):537-541. doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)45191-5
Craft, Ian, et al. "Ovum retention in the human." *Fertility and sterility*, vol. 34, no. 6, 1980, pp. 537-541.
Adult, Chorionic Gonadotropin/administration & Dosage, Clomiphene/administration & Dosage, Female, Humans, Luteinizing Hormone/urine, Ovulation/drug Effects, Ovum/physiopathology, Progesterone/blood, Ultrasonography, Chorionic Gonadotropin, Clomiphene, Progesterone, Luteinizing Hormone, Endoscopy, Examinations And Diagnoses, Laparoscopy, Ovulation, Physical Examinations And Diagnoses, Reproduction