The HOLIDAY study is looking at how the timing of stopping birth control pills (Combined Hormonal Contraceptives or CHC) affects egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation). Researchers want to see if taking a 2-month break from CHC before egg freezing leads to better results compared to starting the process right away without a break. This study is for women aged 18 to 40 who are planning to freeze their eggs. To be successful, the study will measure the rate at which eggs mature and the total number of eggs retrieved during the procedure. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 394 participants.

Study design

This is a multi-center, randomized study with two groups. Participants will be assigned by chance to either stop birth control for two months or start egg freezing immediately.

What's involved

Participants in one group will be asked to stop their combined hormonal contraceptives for 2 months before their planned egg freezing procedure.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcomes, oocyte maturation rate and number of oocytes retrieved, are measured during the oocyte retrieval procedure.

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