Birth after intracytoplasmic sperm injection with use of testicular sperm from men with Kartagener/immotile cilia syndrome.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a pilot study to investigate the possible presence of bacteria throughout the female reproductive tract and to make a preliminary assessment of whether there are differences in the composition of the microbial communities between these body sites and/or between patients. DESIGN:Prospective pilot s...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Miles SM,Hardy BL,Merrell DS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the heparin-glutathione test (HEGLUT) for the selection of viable sperm for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). DESIGN:A prospective study. SETTING:Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia and Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad. PATIENT(S):Semen samples...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Vendrell FJ,Rubio C,Tarín JJ

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report is an analysis of 16 cycles in 15 patients stimulated with human menopausal gonadotropin and clomiphene citrate for the purpose of follicular recruitment in an in vitro fertilization program, all of which resulted in endogenous luteinizing hormone (LH) surges. A study of the pattern of estradiol (E2) respo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nader S,Berkowitz AS,Ochs D,Wolf DP,Maklad N,Held B

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of tubal pregnancy in a unicornuate uterus with rudimentary horn on the side of the rudiment and its pathology. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT:An 18-year-old woman, primigravida, with tubal pregnancy. INTERVENTION(S):Systemic administration of methotrexate, salpi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Handa Y,Hoshi N,Yamada H,Wada S,Kudo M,Tsuda K,Sagawa T,Fujimoto S

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the role of the variant p.Asn680Ser in the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene in determining ovarian response in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:Tertiary referral center for reproductive medicine. PATIENT(S...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mohiyiddeen L,Newman WG,Cerra C,McBurney H,Mulugeta B,Roberts SA,Nardo LG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-cell mouse embryos were cultured in Ham's F-10 medium (Gibco, Grand Island, NY) supplemented with various concentrations of transferrin, insulin, epidermal growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, or fibroblast growth factor. Rates of development and the cell numbers per blastocyst were compared between embr...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Colver RM,Howe AM,McDonough PG,Boldt J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the distribution of catalase in eutopic and ectopic endometria in patients with endometriosis or adenomyosis. DESIGN:Retrospective randomized study. SETTING:Department of obstetrics and gynecology in a university hospital. PATIENT(S):Thirty-three patients with endometriosis, 36 with adenomyosi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ota H,Igarashi S,Sato N,Tanaka H,Tanaka T

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the normative cut-off score that defines hirsutism among Chinese women, and the effect of age, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovaries on the same. DESIGN:Cross-sectional, population-based study. SETTING:A multistage systematic cluster random sampling among 16 communities from two rura...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Zhao X,Ni R,Li L,Mo Y,Huang J,Huang M,Azziz R,Yang D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of six metabolically active compounds, namely caffeine, kallikrein, cyclic adenosine 3':5'-monophosphate, prostaglandin E, triiodothyronine, and insulin on spermatozoal motility was investigated. Hypokinetic and normokinetic semen specimens from fertile and infertile patients were incubated with various con...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Makler A,Makler E,Itzkovitz J,Brandes JM

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Daily early morning urine samples were collected from women receiving donor artificial insemination and were evaluated for estrone conjugates, pregnanediol-3-glucuronide, and human chorionic gonadotropin. All hormone concentrations in urine were indexed by creatinine levels and expressed as the concentration of hormon...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Lasley BL,Stabenfeldt GH,Overstreet JW,Hanson FW,Czekala N,Munro C

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) initiation either preceding or concurrent with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). DESIGN:Fifty-five patients were prospectively randomized to receive either...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： San Roman GA,Surrey ES,Judd HL,Kerin JF

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether follicular fluid (FF) cortisol levels affect cumulus cell (CC) lipid content during oocyte meiotic resumption, and whether CCs express genes for glucocorticoid action. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Thirty-seven nonobese women underwent ova...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Simerman AA,Hill DL,Grogan TR,Elashoff D,Clarke NJ,Goldstein EH,Manrriquez AN,Chazenbalk GD,Dumesic DA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study has been carried out, by means of an indole microchemical technique, of the DNA content of spermatozoa from a group of 13 normal subjects and 13 patients affected by infertility, characterized by oligospermia with a clinical, hormonal, and testicular picture peculiar to "idiopathic spermatidic arrest." The DNA...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Frajese G,Silvestroni L,Malandrino F,Isidori A

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the sensitivity of 11beta-hydroxyandrostenedione (11-OHA4) and delta5-androstenediol (ADIOL) as markers of excessive adrenal androgen production. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Academic medical centers. PATIENT(S):Thirteen women with untreated 21-hydroxylase-deficient nonclassic adrenal hyp...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Huerta R,Dewailly D,Decanter C,Knochenhauer ES,Boots LR,Azziz R

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the use of the aromatase inhibitor letrozole for treatment of ectopic pregnancy compared with methotrexate. DESIGN:Nonrandomized prospective cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):A series of 42 consecutive patients with undisturbed ectopic pregnancy. INTERVENTION(S):Counseling on ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mitwally MF,Hozayen WG,Hassanin KMA,Abdalla KA,Abdalla NK

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study women with a poor response to ovarian hormone stimulation, known as low responders. Genetic defects in the FSH receptor gene (FSHR) were analyzed as well as antimüllerian hormone (AMH) for ovarian reserve. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Two hundred fifty...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Binder H,Strick R,Zaherdoust O,Dittrich R,Hamori M,Beckmann MW,Oppelt PG

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of pregnanediol-3-glucuronide (PGD) and pregnanolone (PN) were measured in daily morning urine specimens from 66 infertile women (40 with varying degrees of endometriosis and 26 control subjects) and correlated with daily changes in basal body temperature (BBT) and with midluteal levels of serum pro...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Cheesman KL,Cheesman SD,Chatterton RT Jr,Cohen MR

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and test a simple, feasible approach to improve spindle assembly and developmental competence of human in vitro matured oocytes by parthenogenetic activation in maturation medium. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized study. SETTING:University research laboratory-based assisted reproductive technology l...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Yu Y,Yan J,Liu ZC,Yan LY,Li M,Zhou Q,Qiao J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe trends in age-specific incidence rates of female sterilization (FS) procedures in Western Australia and to evaluate the effects of the introduction of government-subsidized contraceptive methods and the implementation of the Australian government's baby bonus policy on FS rates. DESIGN:Population...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Jama-Alol KA,Bremner AP,Stewart LM,Kemp-Casey A,Malacova E,Moorin R,Shirangi A,Preen DB

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent disorder among postmenarcheal premenopausal women, accounting for much of anovulatory infertility, and it is associated with several comorbidities. The natural history of PCOS, as well as hypotheses regarding its etiology, facilitates employment of the...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bloom MS,Schisterman EF,Hediger ML

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microsurgical nonvascularized transplantation of a 1-cm segment of fallopian tube was performed using the rabbit as a model. Autograft experiments showed survival of a 1-cm tubal segment for as long as 10 months postoperatively. Allografts survived equally as well, and one rabbit became pregnant. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Stangel JJ,Davidian MM,Wenof M,Barber HR

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the pregnancy rates (PR) and live birth rates in once- versus twice-frozen ET treatment cycles in the same cohort of women. DESIGN:A retrospective study. SETTING:Fertility clinics, IVF Australia, New South Wales. PATIENT(S):The study population was all women who underwent thawing of twice-frozen...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Koch J,Costello MF,Chapman MG,Kilani S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of cryopreserved semen offers the possibility of home insemination by the instructed partner. A comparative study was designed whereby participants were randomly allocated to use home or clinic insemination for six cycles. If no pregnancy had occurred after six cycles, the site of insemination was switched to ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hogerzeil HV,Hamerlynck JV,van Amstel N,Nagelkerke NJ,Lammes FB

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a case report of a spontaneous, heterotopic, triplet conception of a patient without any risk factors. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Community hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. PATIENT(S):One patient, 30-year-old multigravida, sent to the emergency room for evaluation of right lower quadrant pain ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Cholkeri-Singh A,LaBarge A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate which clinical characteristics influence early maternal β-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and progesterone levels in in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort analysis. SETTING:Academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Women with a live birth after single-blastocyst emb...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mejia RB,Cox TW,Nguyen EB,Summers KM,Eyck PT,Sparks AE,Van Voorhis BJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravaginal culture (IVC) is a new technique elaborated by the authors for the fertilization and culture of human oocytes. Its principle consists of fertilization and early development of the eggs in a closed, air-free milieu without the addition of CO2. One to five ovocytes are deposited in a tube completely filled ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ranoux C,Aubriot FX,Dubuisson JB,Cardone V,Foulot H,Poirot C,Chevallier O

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of idiopathic hirsutism among a population of consecutive hirsute patients. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:University-based clinic. PATIENT(S):Premenopausal women with a complaint of hirsutism who were not receiving hormonal therapy. INTERVENTION(S):Evaluations for to...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Azziz R,Waggoner WT,Ochoa T,Knochenhauer ES,Boots LR

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombospondin-1 messenger RNA and protein levels in cultured human endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) treated with 17-beta estradiol (10 nM) were reduced by 47.6% (+/-6.5% SD; P < 0.05) and 49.0% (+/-8.6%; P < 0.05) compared with untreated cells, whereas thrombospondin-1mRNA and protein levels in ESCs treated with prog...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Tan XJ,Lang JH,Zheng WM,Leng JH,Zhu L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) and in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) as treatments of male-factor infertility. DESIGN:Patients were prospectively randomized to ZIFT or IVF-ET. SETTING:In vitro fertilization program of the Centre for Reproductive Medicine of the Dutch-spea...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Tournaye H,Devroey P,Camus M,Valkenburg M,Bollen N,Van Steirteghem AC

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Turner syndrome (TS), which affects approximately 1 in 2,500 live-born females, is characterized by loss or structural anomalies of an X chromosome. Clinical features vary among patients; multiple organ systems can be affected. Endocrinologists are involved in the management of short stature, delayed puberty, and infe...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gonzalez L,Witchel SF

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00