Triplet pregnancy after ovulation induction with an aromatase inhibitor

Fertil Steril. 2008 Oct;90(4):1199.e9-11. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.08.065. Epub 2007 Oct 22.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the first reported case of a triplet pregnancy subsequent to the use of an aromatase inhibitor for ovulation induction.

Design: Case report.

Setting: Academic medical center.

Patient(s): A 32-year-old female with polycystic ovary syndrome and primary infertility.

Intervention(s): Letrozole, 5 mg/day, on cycle days 2 to 6 for ovulation induction.

Main outcome measure(s): Clinical pregnancy.

Result(s): Viable triplet gestation.

Conclusion(s): Use of an aromatase inhibitor for ovulation induction does not eliminate the risk for higher order multiple pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aromatase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy*
  • Ovulation Induction / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Triplets*

Substances

  • Aromatase Inhibitors
  • Fertility Agents, Female