Growth hormone (adjuvant)
Injected growth hormone added to stimulation, aimed at poor responders.
The verdict
Not shown to improve your chance of a baby, including for poor responders.
| Body | Position |
|---|---|
| HFEA |
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| ESHRE | Not recommended (research only) Not recommended (grouped with ovarian-stimulation add-ons). Source |
| NICE | Not addressed Not addressed in NG257. |
| ISAR | No position Not addressed in the 2021 ISAR add-ons consensus. |
Cochrane evidence base
Cochrane (2021): very uncertain effect on live birth; the largest RCT (2025) concluded empirical GH use in IVF does not improve live birth.
In India
Adds notable drug cost (growth hormone is expensive); varies widely.
Sources
Take this further
Last reviewed .