Effects of left varicocele ligation in subfertile males with absent or atrophic right testes.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the sensitivity and clinical significance of fluorescein isothiocyanate wheat germ agglutinin (FITC-WGA) staining of human spermatozoa. DESIGN:Percentage FITC-WGA staining was assessed in the different morphological zones of human spermatozoa and compared with fertilization rates of metaphase II...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gabriel LK,Franken DR,Van der Horst G,Kruger TF

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of recipient age on the outcome of donor egg cycles. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study of aggregated national cycles of donor egg therapy that are collected by Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SETTING:Assisted reproductive ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Toner JP,Grainger DA,Frazier LM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the levels of interleukin-1beta (IL1beta) and its inhibitory soluble interleukin-1 receptor type II (IL1R2) in the peritoneal fluid (PF) of normal women and patients with endometriosis suffering from pelvic pain and infertility. DESIGN:Retrospective study using ELISA to measure peritoneal fluid I...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Akoum A,Al-Akoum M,Lemay A,Maheux R,Leboeuf M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterus transplantation is the first available treatment for absolute uterine factor infertility. Live births have been reported after transplantation of uteri both from live and deceased donors. Although this novel infertility treatment is still at its experimental stage, with human attempts performed within clinical ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Brännström M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expanded carrier screening refers to identification of carriers of single-gene disorders outside of traditional screening guidelines. New genetic testing technologies allow for such screening at costs that are comparable to single-gene testing. There is a high degree of variability among genetic testing laboratories a...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dungan J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the expression profiles of microRNA (miRNA) in human testes showing different histopathological patterns. DESIGN:Microarray with quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) validation. SETTING:University research and clinical institutes. PATIENT(S):Azoospermic men who underwen...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Abu-Halima M,Backes C,Leidinger P,Keller A,Lubbad AM,Hammadeh M,Meese E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two successive intranasal doses (300 micrograms at 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.) of the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist (D-Ser[TBU]6-des-Gly-NH2(10))LH-RH ethylamide (Buserelin) were administered on days 1 to 10 after the midcycle luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in 33 normally cycling women. Maximal st...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Lemay A,Faure N,Labrie F,Fazekas AT

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and pituitary suppression with a GnRH antagonist who experienced a transient premature rise in LH were compared with those who did not have an early surge. Those experiencing a premature LH surge had equivalent clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates per ET. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kummer NE,Weitzman VN,Benadiva CA,Schmidt DW,Engmann LL,Nulsen JC

更新日期：2011-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether quantitative analysis performed on one testicular specimen is adequate for quantitative evaluation of spermatogenic process. DESIGN:Comparison of quantitative analysis of spermatogenic cell types in testicular cytologic aspirates of various sites of each testis. SETTING:In each aspira...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gottschalk-Sabag S,Weiss DB,Folb-Zacharow N,Zukerman Z

更新日期：1995-08-01 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：:Several regimens have been developed to administer gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists in association with human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) during follicular growth stimulation for in vitro fertilization. The aim of this study was to characterize hormonal changes induced by short-term administration of agonist...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Loumaye E,Vankrieken L,Depreester S,Psalti I,de Cooman S,Thomas K

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between serum sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and parameters of insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and controls, and determine the feasibility of using SHBG levels to predict insulin resistance. DESIGN:Evaluation of a prospectively collected da...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dahan MH,Goldstein J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in the composition of media used for human in vitro fertilization and embryo culture are reviewed, and their impact on improved pregnancy rates is discussed. It is concluded that changes to the formulation of culture media for assisted reproductive technologies over the past decade have played a significant ro...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Quinn P

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and zinc were measured by atomic absorption spectrometry. The concentrations of all three cations were found to be strongly correlated with one another and with acidity (pH). Analysis of the relative concentrations in prostatic fluid, split ejaculates, and whole seminal plasma...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Homonnai ZT,Matzkin H,Fainman N,Paz G,Kraicer PF

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was initiated to determine whether factors are present in human sperm-free seminal plasma (HSP) that regulate the uptake and release of carnitine from sperm. Bovine caput epididymal sperm cells accumulated more carnitine than caudal sperm cells. A significant reduction in carnitine uptake by caput sperm was...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Carter AL,Cho SH,Bishop ER,Boldt J

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that oligo-ovulatory ovulation is associated with hyperandrogenemia in the absence of other clinical signs of androgen excess. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort controlled. SETTING:Tertiary care university-based outpatient clinic. PATIENT(S):Thirty-two consecutive nonhirsute oligo-ovulator...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Allen SE,Potter HD,Azziz R

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transvaginal follicular aspiration (TVA) with ultrasonically guided needles allows the transfer of in vitro generated embryos to the fallopian tubes (TET), performing only one surgical procedure in the process. Up to now, this approach has been used to treat 16 couples with infertility due to severe male factor. Folli...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Balmaceda JP,Gastaldi C,Remohi J,Borrero C,Ord T,Asch RH

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between leiomyomas and estrogen receptor gene polymorphism. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Department of gynecology and genetics. PATIENT(S):Women with (n = 159) or without leiomyomas (n = 131). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S):Polymerase chain reaction was used to detect dinucleotid...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hsieh YY,Chang CC,Tsai FJ,Tsai HD,Yeh LS,Lin CC,Tsai CH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the role of a synthetic insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-IR) antagonist, picropodophyllin, for mouse preimplantation embryo development in vivo and in vitro. DESIGN:In vitro and in vivo study. SETTING:Hospital-based research unit. ANIMALS:FVB/N mice and mouse embryos. INTERVENTION(S):Th...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Inzunza J,Danielsson O,Lalitkumar PG,Larsson O,Axelson M,Töhönen V,Danielsson KG,Stavreus-Evers A

更新日期：2010-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a 5-year experience of fluoroscopically guided hysteroscopic synechiolysis for Asherman's syndrome. DESIGN:Retrospective, uncontrolled cohort study. SETTING:Department of Endo-Gynaecology, University of New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. PAT...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Thomson AJ,Abbott JA,Kingston A,Lenart M,Vancaillie TG

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between follicular and serum nitric oxide (NO) levels and embryo development and outcome in IVF. DESIGN:Prospective, case-control study. SETTING:University hospital, tertiary medical center. PATIENT(S):Eighteen patients with tubal or peritoneal factor infertility and 18 female p...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Lee TH,Wu MY,Chen MJ,Chao KH,Ho HN,Yang YS

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The key global issue surrounding gamete donation is not the well-rehearsed known vs. anonymous donation argument but rather one of providing patients with a flexible dual-track system (i.e., ability to know or not to know donor identity), complete with psychosocial support and education that enables them to make well-...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： De Jonge C,Barratt CL

更新日期：2006-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine compliance with ethical guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) regarding trait-based payment variation, presentation of risks, and minimum recruitment age. DESIGN:In June 2010, we systematically examined 207 websites, of which 102 were egg donor agency or IVF clinic we...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Keehn J,Holwell E,Abdul-Karim R,Chin LJ,Leu CS,Sauer MV,Klitzman R

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of two antiandrogens, spironolactone and flutamide, in the treatment of hirsutism. PATIENTS, PARTICIPANTS:Twenty women with idiopathic hirsutism were randomized to receive either flutamide or spironolactone. DESIGN:Twenty hirsute women were recruited from patients presenting to the h...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Erenus M,Gürbüz O,Durmuşoğlu F,Demirçay Z,Pekin S

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the reproductive outcome after operative hysteroscopic resection of submucous myomas in women for whom no other infertility factor was identified. DESIGN:Fifteen infertile women with submucous myomas underwent an intensive workup to exclude other causes of infertility. Operative hysteroscopy for r...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Goldenberg M,Sivan E,Sharabi Z,Bider D,Rabinovici J,Seidman DS

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in luteal steroidogenesis by replacing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) infusion with pure FSH 48 hours after ovulation in two hypogonadotropic patients. Plasma progesterone (P) and estradiol (E2) decreased after FSH administration. Human luteal c...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Devoto L,Vega M,Navarro V,Sir T,Alba F,Castro O

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the hypothesis that pregnancy rates (PRs) after operative laparoscopy (Laparoscopy Group) for endometriosis treatment would be equal to or greater than diagnostic laparoscopy only (No Treatment Group), diagnostic laparoscopy with medical treatment (Medical Treatment Group), and laparotomy (Laparotom...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Adamson GD,Hurd SJ,Pasta DJ,Rodriguez BD

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：:Using a primate model, we have tested a novel regimen of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist plus pulsatile GnRH for the achievement of controlled restoration of gonadotropin secretion and ovulation induction. As a prelude, ovariectomized cynomolgus monkeys (n = 3) were treated with Antide ([N-Ac-D-Nal(2)...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gordon K,Williams RF,Danforth DR,Hodgen GD

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00