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Comparison of the effects of Bromocriptine and Cabergoline on the occurrence of pregnancy in infertile women

Fertility outcome of hyperprolactinemic infertile women undergoing induction of ovulation for intrauterine insemination (IUI): A comparison between Bromocriptine and Cabergoline

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT138806142420N1
Enrollment
188
Registered
2009-10-25
Start date
2005-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Hyperprolactinemic infertile women. Female infertility associated with anovulation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Bromocriptine 2.5 mg BID. Intervention 2: Cabergoline 0.25 mg twice a week.
Treatment - Drugs
Bromocriptine 2.5 mg BID

Sponsors

Research deputy of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
19 Years to 38 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1) Primary or secondary infertility, 2) Hyperprolactinemia with or without galactorrhea (prolactin>20ng/ml), 3) Normal HA except high prolactin level, normal HSG or laparoscopy and normal SA. Exclusion criteria: 1) other causes of infertility such as tubal factor, male factor or unexplained infertility, 2) nausea, vomiting, orthostatic hypotension, chronic hypertension, headache, 3) sensitivity to ergot derivatives, 4) macroadenoma of pituitary gland, 5) previous use of bromocriptine or cabergoline

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The occurrence of pregnancy. Timepoint: At 6-7 weeks of gestational age. Method of measurement: Transvaginal sonography.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Treatment side effects. Timepoint: Every 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Check list.;Serum prolactin level. Timepoint: 4 weeks after treatment. Method of measurement: Laboratory measurment.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSeyed-Mohammad Fereshtehnejad

Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

mohammad@stu.iums.ac.ir+98 21 2275 6035

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026