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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2020; 8(4): 825-830
Published online Feb 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i4.825
Published online Feb 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i4.825
Borderline form of empty follicle syndrome treated with a novel dual trigger method combined with delayed oocyte retrieval: A case report
Xian-Ling Cao, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China
Xian-Ling Cao, Zhen-Gao Sun, Integrative Medicine Research Centre of Reproduction and Heredity, the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Cao XL reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Sun ZG was responsible for revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Zhen-Gao Sun, PhD, Doctor, Division of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University, No. 42 Wen Hua Xi Road, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China. sunzhengao77@126.com
Received: November 26, 2019
Peer-review started: December 10, 2019
First decision: January 7, 2020
Revised: January 10, 2020
Accepted: January 15, 2020
Article in press: January 15, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2020
Peer-review started: December 10, 2019
First decision: January 7, 2020
Revised: January 10, 2020
Accepted: January 15, 2020
Article in press: January 15, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Although there is still a dispute regarding the existence of a borderline form of empty follicle syndrome, it is undeniable that this phenomenon does exist. Our case study reports a new ovulation triggering approach that involves a dual trigger of a supernormal dose of human chorionic gonadotropin combined with delayed oocyte retrieval. Our study provides a new technique for the treatment of borderline empty follicle syndrome.