The study included 981 women undergoing IVF at 18 centers throughout Europe. Surveys indicate that about 15 percent of all couples will experience infertility at some time during their reproductive lives. The incidence of infertility may be increasing due to women delaying their first planned pregnancy. Increased maternal age is also associated with reduced fertility. Patients can treat themselves at home, thus avoiding the need for intramuscular injections by others.
Treatment usually consists of a single daily dosage over a minimum of seven days.
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