There is a plethora of criteria used to characterize the poor response. The number of developed follicles or the number of oocytes retrieved after a standard dose ovarian stimulation protocol, are two of the most substantial criteria for the definition of poor ovarian reserve. Satisfying response after ovulation induction is considered the retrieval of 5-14 oocytes per patient, whereas poor response is considered the retrieval of 4 or less oocytes. Using the standard doses, however, a number of patients will exhibit inappropriate ovarian responses. Exaggerated response leads to increased risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, while on the other hand, inadequate ovarian response is associated with increased number of IVF cancellations.