Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of estro-progestin supplementation on ghrelin-mediated GH release, we studied the consequence of ghrelin or saline injection before and after 60 days of hormone therapy or placebo administration in postmenopausal subjects. DESIGN:A prospective double blind, placebo-controlled, and parallel cohort study. SETTING:Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Operative Division of Endocrinological Gynecology. PATIENT(S):Eighteen postmenopausal women participated in the study. INTERVENTION(S):Ten women were randomized to receive estro-progestin treatment (2 mg of hemihydrate E(2) and 10 mg of dydrogesterone in a continuous sequential regimen); eight women were treated with placebo. All patients underwent in a randomized order a ghrelin test (1 microg/kg IV bolus) or a saline infusion (2-mL IV bolus) on two different days, before and after 60 days of treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S):Basal hormonal assays, including ghrelin basal levels. The GH levels were measured at baseline and after 15, 30, 60, 90 minutes of ghrelin or saline injection. RESULT(S):The acute ghrelin injection released a notable GH secretion in all postmenopausal women. After estro-progestin therapy the ghrelin-stimulated GH response was significantly higher than before treatment. In particular, the percent increase of ghrelin GH-releasing effect, expressed as incremental area under the curve (AUCi-GH) was more than 50% after hormone therapy. CONCLUSION(S):In postmenopausal women estro-progestin treatment clearly influenced the ghrelin-stimulated GH secretion.
journal_name
Fertil Steriljournal_title
Fertility and sterilityauthors
Villa P,Costantini B,Perri C,Suriano R,Ricciardi L,Lanzone Adoi
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.02.042subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2008-02-01 00:00:00pages
398-403issue
2eissn
0015-0282issn
1556-5653pii
S0015-0282(07)00512-2journal_volume
89pub_type
杂志文章,随机对照试验abstract::Both EST and Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome are uncommon disorders. This report illustrates a case of these two rare conditions occurring in the same patient. Patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome, although not appearing to be at increased risk for germ cell tumors, unlike testicular feminizat...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54562-2
更新日期:1991-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine whether female body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage after euploid embryo transfer. DESIGN:A retrospective, observational, multicenter cohort study. SETTING:University-affiliated in vitro fertilization center. PATIENT(S):In this study, 3,480 cycles of in vit...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.09.139
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abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the direct actions of active 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 (VD3) upon primate follicular development at specific stages of folliculogenesis. DESIGN:Secondary preantral follicles were isolated from rhesus monkeys ovaries, encapsulated in alginate, and cultured for 40 days. Follicles were randomly a...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.08.037
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between fetal and maternal catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val158Met and methyl tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T functional polymorphisms and preeclampsia, examining its influence on placental COMT and in maternal 2-methoxyestradiol (2-ME) plasma levels. DESIGN:Prospec...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.09.019
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether SOHLH2 intronic variation contributes to the genetic predisposition to male infertility traits, including severe oligospermia (SO) and different nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) clinical phenotypes. DESIGN:Genetic association study. SETTING:Not applicable. PATIENT(S):Five hundred five c...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.02.115
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess whether seminal vesicle sperm aspiration (SVSA) is an option for wounded warriors with severe genital and testicular injuries, with the goal of cryopreservation to use in future assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. SETTING:Tertiary care military hospital...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.05.028
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
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abstract:OBJECTIVE:To quantify the in vitro effects of gonadotropins on benign, borderline, and malignant ovarian cell lines. DESIGN:In vitro cell culture. SETTING:Research laboratory. PATIENT(S):None. INTERVENTION(S):Three hormonally sensitive ovarian neoplastic cell lines were exposed to control medium, FSH (40 mIU/mL), h...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(02)03367-8
更新日期:2002-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.08.034
更新日期:2011-03-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.03.038
更新日期:2012-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56525-x
更新日期:1994-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Preimplantation genetic diagnosis has been proposed as a method to improve assisted reproduction technology outcomes, but different techniques have produced conflicting results. The use of appropriate techniques may provide positive outcomes. ...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.02.091
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Elevation of serum luteinizing hormone levels was observed in five normal male volunteers while they were taking Centchroman. This effect resembles that of clomiphene and suggests a new biologic potential of Centchroman. ...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)41785-1
更新日期:1976-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::To assess whether procedures of semen preparation can reduce the proportion of antibody-coated spermatozoa, semen samples with positive direct mixed antiglobulin reaction (MAR) were washed in media supplemented with 10% or 50% fetal cord serum (FCS). Washing reduced the MAR to a negative level, but the MAR was identic...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)53169-0
更新日期:1989-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pulsatile administration of human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) via the subcutaneous route was evaluated in 15 patients with various ovulatory disorders. Administration of hMG was started at a dose of 4.6875 IU (75 IU/day) or 9.375 IU (150 IU/day) per pulse every 90 minutes. Ovulation was observed in 26 (92.9%) of 28 ...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)49456-2
更新日期:1986-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The varicocele may be a cofactor that, when potentiated by other cofactors (i.e., gonadotoxins), causes male infertility. This hypothesis could explain the unpredictable effects of the varicocele on fertility. Male rats with experimental varicoceles, sham surgery, or no surgery were treated for 30 days with the known ...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1990-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::A battery-powered, bipolar electrocoagulator has been specifically developed for sealing the cut ends of the divided vas at vasectomy. With a minimum of electric power, the electrocoagulator destroys only the mucosa and one or two muscle cell layers of the vas, which leads to optimal fibrosis of the cut ends. This ins...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1978-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess whether a measure of uterine blood flow impedance (the pulsatility index, PI) as determined by transvaginal ultrasonography with color blood flow imaging, may be used to assess endometrial receptivity immediately before the time of embryo transfer (ET) after assisted conception. DESIGN:A prospectiv...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54848-1
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of compound genetic abnormalities in patients who are carriers of cystic fibrosis mutations. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Tertiary referral center for male infertility. PATIENT(S):Between 2000 and 2005, 65 patients were identified to be carriers of cystic fibrosis transmembrane r...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.07.1537
更新日期:2007-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the changes of pain symptoms induced by buserelin acetate, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, in a group of patients with endometriosis. DESIGN:Thirty-five infertile patients with one or more of the following symptoms (dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, deep dyspareunia, and endometriosis stage I ...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55792-6
更新日期:1993-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.03.003
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between history of surgery for endometriosis and adverse obstetrical outcomes. DESIGN:Retrospective study using prospectively recorded data. SETTING:Referral center. PATIENT(S):Total of 569 women with history of surgery for endometriosis, postoperative conception, and pregnancy e...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.12.037
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether ethnicity is associated with involuntary childlessness and perceived reasons for difficulties in becoming pregnant. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal cohort. SETTING:Multiethnic, community-based observational study of US women. PATIENT(S):Women in midl...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.08.039
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Semen samples from 120 consecutive unselected men attending our fertility clinic were studied to determine the bacterial isolation rate of semen and its influence on semen quality. Each sample was cultured aerobically, anaerobically, and for Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis. The following were analyzed fo...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)49105-3
更新日期:1986-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the diagnostic value of the crushed glass appearance of particles observed on roentgenogram after hysterosalpingography in patients with pelvic abnormalities. DESIGN:Retrospective study of 32 patients whose roentgenogram had particles with a crushed glass appearance and 16 patients without crushe...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00415-9
更新日期:1997-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate by thorough pathologic analysis the histologic features of the endometrioma wall excised at laparoscopy. DESIGN:Prospective series of consecutive patients. SETTING:Tertiary care, university hospital. PATIENT(S):Fifty-nine patients with ovarian endometriomas. A total of 70 cysts were examined. ...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.06.055
更新日期:2007-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Mean monthly values for ejaculate volume, sperm density, and percentage of motile sperm were calculated from semen analyses performed on volunteered donors to the laboratory from 1979 to 1986. The data of 4,196 ejaculates were computerized by the single Cosinor method for searching on circannual rhythms of the paramet...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)60738-0
更新日期:1989-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the transcription and translation ability of mitochondria in terminally differentiated granulosa cells, these cells were incubated with ionic calcium. DESIGN:Prospective laboratory research. SETTING:In vitro fertilization laboratory in a university hospital. PATIENT(S):Granulosa cells were harv...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.03.072
更新日期:2005-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the efficacy of naltrexone administration in patients with hypothalamic amenorrhea correlates to the response to an acute naloxone test. DESIGN:Thirty patients with hypothalamic amenorrhea associated with weight loss were studied. After naloxone test (4 mg in bolus IV) patients were divid...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)57908-4
更新日期:1995-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Twenty-seven patients underwent ultrasonographic and clinical monitoring of a spontaneous cycle so that human chorionic gonadotropin administration could be timed in an attempt to schedule the screening laparoscopy at the optimal time for oocyte aspiration. Inadequate ovarian access was encountered in only 2 of 26 lap...
journal_title:Fertility and sterility
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)46871-8
更新日期:1983-03-01 00:00:00