The development and impact of culture media for assisted reproductive technologies.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence and type of mixoploidy in human blastocysts produced in vitro. DESIGN:A laboratory study of spare blastocysts from an IVF program. SETTING:University hospital laboratory. PATIENT(S):Thirty-nine couples undergoing IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection. INTERVENTION(S):A total o...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bielanska M,Tan SL,Ao A

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The amino acid and protein composition of human follicular fluid, obtained during surgery from women with polycystic ovaries, and of a simultaneously obtained sample of blood plasma were studied. In general, amino acid concentrations were higher in follicular fluid than in blood plasma: only the concentration of Cys w...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Velazquez A,Reyes A,Chargoy J,Rosado A

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of L-carnitine (LC) or L-acetyl-carnitine (LAC) or combined LC and LAC treatment in improving semen kinetic parameters and the total oxyradical scavenging capacity in semen. DESIGN:Placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial. SETTING:Andrology unit, Department of Interna...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Balercia G,Regoli F,Armeni T,Koverech A,Mantero F,Boscaro M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most oocyte donation programs have experienced higher pregnancy rates than usually seen in regular in vitro fertilization (IVF), suggesting that the quality of either the oocytes or the endometrium is superior. To clarify this issue we analyzed the results of transfers of 136 cryopreserved embryos originating either f...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： de Ziegler D,Frydman R

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if the decline in infertility has been uniform across subgroups. DESIGN:Periodic data from the National Fertility Survey and the National Survey of Family Growth were used to determine which factors contributed to the decline in 12-month infertility in the United States. SETTING:National Survey...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Stephen EH,Chandra A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute hyperandrogenism decreases serum P levels and induces early apoptosis of antral follicles by a mechanism mediated by the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma system and independent of the steroidogenic acute regulator protein. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Faut M,Elia EM,Parborell F,Cugnata NM,Tesone M,Motta AB

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate changes in menstrual cycle hormones and endometrial maturation that may contribute to the decline in fertility with aging. DESIGN:Prospective controlled clinical study. SETTING:Normal human volunteers in an academic research institution. SUBJECTS:Women with regular menstrual cycles. INTERVE...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Batista MC,Cartledge TP,Zellmer AW,Merino MJ,Axiotis C,Bremner WJ,Nieman LK

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether polymorphisms at the promoter or 5'-untranslated region of annexin A5 gene (ANXA5) influence miscarriage. DESIGN:Case-control study and nested case-control study. SETTING:Hospitals. PATIENT(S):A total of 264 patients with two to nine recurrent pregnancy losses (RPLs) and 195 fertile ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hayashi Y,Sasaki H,Suzuki S,Nishiyama T,Kitaori T,Mizutani E,Suzumori N,Sugiura-Ogasawara M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the activation status of peritoneal macrophages from women with endometriosis. DESIGN:Peritoneal macrophages from patients undergoing laparoscopy were tested for cytotoxic activity against a cultured hepatoma cell line. SETTING:Patients were tested at initial laparoscopy or at the completion of th...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Braun DP,Gebel H,Rotman C,Rana N,Dmowski WP

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle on the mammary gland of female cynomolgus monkeys. DESIGN:Paired breast biopsy samples were obtained during the follicular and luteal phases of the cycle. Cycle characteristics were assessed by vaginal bleeding, serum hormones, vaginal ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Stute P,Wood CE,Kaplan JR,Cline JM

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follow-up of 54 patients undergoing modified single-layer bilateral vasovasostomies are presented with attention to semen quality, pregnancy rates, and postoperative findings potentially inhibiting fertility. The technical success rate was 98%, but 3-month semen analyses varied from "poor" (less than 20(6)/ml; greater...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Weinerth JL

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because spermatocyte meiotic error results in embryonic sex chromosomal aneuploidy, it is speculated that teratospermia correlates with increased embryonic sex chromosomal abnormalities. Our findings contradict this theory, suggesting that morphology does not correlate with sex chromosomal genotype. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dayal MB,Gindoff PR,Zarek S,Peak D,Dubey A,Frankfurter D

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A human embryo consisting of two cells, each containing two pronuclei, was found in the IVF laboratory. The most likely explanation for this phenomenon is a parthenogenetic activation of an oocyte leading to immediate cleavage and followed by double fertilization. Human chimerism may originate in this way. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Van de Leur SJ,Zeilmaker GH

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of administering 6 months of oral postmenopausal DHEA therapy on serum DHEA, DHEAS, and T levels and on physiologic endpoints including lipoproteins and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind, parallel trial. SETTING:Academic referral practice. PATIENT...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Casson PR,Santoro N,Elkind-Hirsch K,Carson SA,Hornsby PJ,Abraham G,Buster JE

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the role of vitamin D in reproduction by examining the relationship between recipient vitamin D levels and pregnancy rates in donor-recipient IVF cycles. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Academic tertiary care center. PATIENT(S):Ninety-nine recipients of egg donation at University of...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Rudick BJ,Ingles SA,Chung K,Stanczyk FZ,Paulson RJ,Bendikson KA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the rearrangement of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in unfertilized human oocytes and compromised embryos to evaluate the fertilization capacity of oocytes. DESIGN:Prospective laboratory research. SETTING:IVF laboratory in a university hospital. PATIENT(S):One hundred twenty-four unfertilized oocyt...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hsieh RH,Tsai NM,Au HK,Chang SJ,Wei YH,Tzeng CR

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-volume intravenous urography was performed in 63 women with surgically proven endometriosis. Subtle abnormalities were found in 15.9% of these women. No patient had urologic symptoms, and there was no evidence of hydroureter or ureteral obstruction on the IVP. Long-term follow-up study will be required to determi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Maxson WS,Hill GA,Herbert CM,Kaufman AJ,Pittaway DE,Daniell JF,Winfield AC,Wentz AC

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess semen analysis, testicular volume, and hormone levels in fertile and infertile patients with varicoceles and fertile men without varicoceles. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Patients were divided into three groups: fertile men with varicoceles (n = 79), inf...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Pasqualotto FF,Lucon AM,de Góes PM,Sobreiro BP,Hallak J,Pasqualotto EB,Arap S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether gonadotropin-induced changes in E(2) alter serum levels of soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1) and proinflammatory cytokines. DESIGN:Prospective collection of serum in patients undergoing IVF. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Twenty-four infertile women. INTERVENTI...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Souter I,Huang A,Martinez-Maza O,Breen EC,Decherney AH,Chaudhuri G,Nathan L

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two male cousins with partial 21-hydroxylase deficiency presented with bilateral testicular masses and infertility. In both cases, the testicular masses, consisting of adrenocorticotropic hormone-dependent pluripotential cells, were thought to play a major etiologic role in infertility. The administration of very smal...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Cutfield RG,Bateman JM,Odell WD

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the presence of kissing ovaries at ultrasound is a marker for endometriosis and whether it correlates with the severity of the disease. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:Gynecologic departments of two university hospitals. PATIENT(S):A total of 722 consecutive premenopausa...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ghezzi F,Raio L,Cromi A,Duwe DG,Beretta P,Buttarelli M,Mueller MD

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There has been increasing recent recognition of the worldwide confusion in the terminology and definitions for abnormalities of menstrual and uterine bleeding. The present review was undertaken to objectively explore some of the origins and current uses of terms for symptoms, signs, and causes of abnormal ute...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Woolcock JG,Critchley HO,Munro MG,Broder MS,Fraser IS

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether temporarily withholding FSH and adding androgen could improve follicular response during a microdose flare protocol in women with slow follicular growth or asynchronous follicular development. DESIGN:Observational pilot study. SETTING:University-affiliated private fertility center. P...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mitri F,Behan LA,Murphy CA,Hershko-Klement A,Casper RF,Bentov Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutrophil migration did not change during normal menstrual cycles but was significantly reduced during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH). Correlations between neutrophil migration and serum hormone concentrations could not be established. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Giuliani A,Mitterhammer H,Burda A,Egger G,Glasner A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of letrozole in patients undergoing superovulation with gonadotropins and IUI. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. SETTING:Academic teaching hospital. PATIENT(S):Women younger than 40 years of age with patent fallopian tubes and infertility of more than 1 year in duration who were und...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Healey S,Tan SL,Tulandi T,Biljan MM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the G1733A polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene is associated with an increased risk for recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:Division of Genetics and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, University of Athens. PATIENT(S):A total of 131 women w...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Karvela M,Stefanakis N,Papadopoulou S,Tsitilou SG,Tsilivakos V,Lamnissou K

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of anti-phospholipid antibodies (APA) is not indicated among couples undergoing IVF, and therapy is not justified on the basis of existing data. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Practice Committee of American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test by genomic analysis whether empty follicle syndrome (EFS) in a family with two affected sisters has a genetic basis. DESIGN:Whole-exome sequencing in the context of clinical genetics. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Two women (36 and 32 years old at the time of the study) with EFS. INTERVE...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Yariz KO,Walsh T,Uzak A,Spiliopoulos M,Duman D,Onalan G,King MC,Tekin M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare obstetric and perinatal outcomes of singleton pregnancies resulting from embryos incubated in a time-lapse system (TLS) with those of embryos grown in standard IVF incubators (SI). DESIGN:Retrospective description of a cohort of patients who conceived during a randomized, controlled trial. SETTIN...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Insua MF,Cobo AC,Larreategui Z,Ferrando M,Serra V,Meseguer M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the potential annual cost savings of methotrexate (MTX) therapy for ectopic pregnancy (EP) at our institution and nationally. DESIGN:Retrospective. SETTING:San Francisco General Hospital. PATIENTS:All patients treated for EP in 1991. INTERVENTIONS:Medical records and billing statements were re...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Creinin MD,Washington AE

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00