Assessing the role of endometrial alteration among obese patients undergoing assisted reproduction.

abstract：:This prospective study assessed von Willebrand factor (VWF) expression in the endometrium using immunohistochemical staining in women with menorrhagia with or without von Willebrand disease (VWD) compared with a control group of women with normal menstrual loss. Endometrial VWF expression is significantly lower in wom...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Agarwal U,El Sheikh S,Kulkarni A,Baff D,Kadir RA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the spatiotemporal expression of CD9 protein in the peri-implantation mouse uterus as well as the effects of ovarian steroid hormones on CD9. DESIGN:Experimental animal study. SETTING:Reproductive biological center of Chinese Academy of Sciences. ANIMAL(S):Female Kunming white strain mice (6-8 w...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Weimin L,Yujing C,Jing L,Zeng H,Ping Z,Enkui D

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficiency of the addition of pentoxifylline to spermatozoa for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in cases with previous fertilization failure. DESIGN:After retrieval, oocytes were divided at random and inseminated with spermatozoa prepared with or without pentoxifylline. SETTING:In vitro fertiliza...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Tournaye H,Janssens R,Camus M,Staessen C,Devroey P,Van Steirteghem A

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After initial videolaseroscopy for the treatment of endometriosis-associated infertility, 157 patients underwent a second-look laparoscopy to evaluate and treat recurrence of disease and/or adhesions. The patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 consisted of 135 patients who underwent second-look laparoscopy for...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nezhat CR,Nezhat FR,Metzger DA,Luciano AA

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the successful use of testicular sperm aspiration and intracytoplasmic sperm injection in the presence of an Escherichia coli-infected ejaculate that previously caused repeated embryo degeneration. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:University medical center. PATIENT(S):A 38-year-old woman who did not c...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Seidman DS,Madjar I,Levron J,Levran D,Mashiach S,Dor J

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the changes that occur in vascular resistance to flow in the utero-ovarian circulation and their correlation with the number of follicles and steroid hormone levels in patients undergoing ovarian stimulation with gonadotropin. DESIGN:In a prospective study, the impedance to flow in the intraovarian ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Weiner Z,Thaler I,Levron J,Lewit N,Itskovitz-Eldor J

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) 121 and 165 isoforms and thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) after raloxifene, 17beta-E(2), and P administration in cultured Ishikawa cells. DESIGN:Prospective basic research study. SETTING:Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Vi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Navarro FJ,Mirkin S,Archer DF

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate novel clinical markers of endometriosis including the neurotrophins brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), and neurotrophin 4/5 (NT4/5) and compare them to others previously reported in the literature including cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) and C-reactive protein (CRP)....

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Wessels JM,Kay VR,Leyland NA,Agarwal SK,Foster WG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the expression of chemokines that regulate natural killer (NK) and T-regulatory (T-reg) cell activity in eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissue samples from endometriosis patients. DESIGN:Case-control study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING:Tertiary referral hospital. PATIENT(S...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bellelis P,Barbeiro DF,Rizzo LV,Baracat EC,Abrão MS,Podgaec S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a detailed summary of current scientific knowledge of somatic stem cells (SSCs) in murine and human myometrium and their putative implication in leiomyoma formation, as well as to establish new therapeutic options. DESIGN:Pubmed and Scholar One manuscripts were used to identify the most relevant s...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mas A,Cervello I,Gil-Sanchis C,Simón C

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether ovarian function might have an influence on the adrenal hyperandrogenism present in patients with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism. DESIGN:Controlled clinical study. SETTING:Tertiary institutional hospital. PATIENT(S):Twenty-nine hirsute women with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Escobar-Morreale HF,Serrano-Gotarredona J,García-Robles R,Sancho JM,Varela C

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess cycle outcomes when antimüllerian hormone (AMH) is ultralow (≤0.16 ng/mL) and to determine which parameters contribute to the probability of cycle cancellation and/or outcome. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. SETTING:Not applicable. PATIENT(S):5,087 (7.3%) fresh and 243 (1.5%) thawed cycles with ul...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Seifer DB,Tal O,Wantman E,Edul P,Baker VL

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In summary, the luteal phase defect is a deficiency of corpus luteum progesterone steroidogenesis, either in amount or duration, or both. The clinical manifestations include either primary infertility or repeated first trimester abortions. The diagnosis can only be made clinically on the basis of a well-timed endometr...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Jones GS

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the usefulness of narrow-band imaging (NBI) technology for improving the diagnostic reliability of hysteroscopy. DESIGN:Prospective controlled clinical study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Three hundred ninety-five outpatient women undergoing ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Cicinelli E,Tinelli R,Colafiglio G,Pastore A,Mastrolia S,Lepera A,Clevin L

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this prospective, randomized study, waiting for the lead follicle to reach 14 mm before initiating GnRH antagonist administration effectively prevents an LH surge and ovulation during an IVF cycle. Furthermore, delaying GnRH start until the dominant follicle reaches 14 mm neither impacts the clinical pregnancy, imp...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dayal MB,Frankfurter D,O'Hern C,Peak D,Dubey A,Gindoff PR

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in laparoscopic surgery have enabled the gynecologic surgeon to treat an increased number of diseases of the reproductive organs by using the laser through the laparoscope. This article reviews the results of 243 patients with infertility associated with endometriosis ranging in severity from mild to e...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nezhat C,Crowgey S,Nezhat F

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of laparoscopic treatment of a heterotopic primary abdominal pregnancy after IVF with preservation of the concurrent intrauterine pregnancy. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:University-based IVF program. PATIENT(S):A woman with a heterotopic abdominal pregnancy after IVF-ET. INTERVENTION(S):Pi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Pisarska MD,Casson PR,Moise KJ Jr,DiMaio DJ,Buster JE,Carson SA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative adhesions are a natural consequence of surgical tissue trauma and healing and may result in infertility, pain, and bowel obstruction. Adherence to microsurgical principles, minimally invasive surgery, and use of some peritoneal instillates may help to decrease postoperative adhesions. Some surgical barri...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.,Society of Reproductive Surgeons.

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome, weight loss improves arterial compliance and postprandial lipidemia. Modifying dietary carbohydrate or protein in weight loss provided similar improvements in arterial compliance and postprandial lipidemia. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Moran LJ,Noakes M,Clifton PM,Norman RJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the immunoactivity of human follicular fluids (FFs) of ovaries stimulated with exogenous gonadotropins. PARTICIPANTS:Follicular fluids and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were obtained at the time of ovum pick-up from 15 women (25 to 34 years of age) undergoing gonadotropin stimulation...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Macciò A,Mantovani G,Turnu E,Artini P,Contu G,Volpe A

更新日期：1994-08-01 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：:DNA flow cytometry was applied to fine-needle aspiration biopsy specimens from the testes of 20 oligospermic or azoospermic men under investigation for infertility. All aspirations gave sufficient material for DNA flow cytometry, and no complications occurred after aspiration. In both groups many DNA patterns deviated...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Clausen OP,Abyholm T

更新日期：1980-10-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the proportional changes of CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells in peripheral blood and decidua in unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (URSA) and normal pregnant (NP) women. DESIGN:Prospective, case-control study. SETTING:Large public hospital in a major city in China. PATIENT(S):Twenty-...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Yang H,Qiu L,Chen G,Ye Z,Lü C,Lin Q

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a specific simple measure of insulin sensitivity using oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) values for lean polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Gynecologic Outpatient Clinic of University Hospital, affiliated with Unit of Gynecologic Endocrinolog...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Morciano A,Romani F,Sagnella F,Scarinci E,Palla C,Moro F,Tropea A,Policola C,Della Casa S,Guido M,Lanzone A,Apa R

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to describe and to compare the rate of rise of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in vanishing twin and normally progressing twin pregnancies during the first trimester. DESIGN:All patients with twin pregnancies between 1985 and 1989 were prospectively studied. Human chorionic go...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kelly MP,Molo MW,Maclin VM,Binor Z,Rawlins RG,Radwanska E

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) with Müllerian duct persistence. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Academic hospital. PATIENT(S):A case of CAIS at 20 weeks' gestational age, and three male and one female 20-week-old fetuses for comparison. INTERVENTION(S):DNA screening for an...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Corbetta S,Muzza M,Avagliano L,Bulfamante G,Gaetti L,Eller-Vainicher C,Beck-Peccoz P,Spada A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A laparotomy was performed in 40 rats and the cecum was subjected to a standardized trauma. Half the rats were treated with oxyphenbutazone in a dose of 40 mg/kg body weight daily for 14 days. The remaining 20 rats served as controls. All of the rats were killed 2 weeks after the laparotomy, and the number of intraper...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Larsson B,Svanberg SG,Swolin K

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study examines the safety, effectiveness, and local tissue response for a new transcervical fallopian tube permanent contraceptive device, the STOP device (Conceptus, Inc., San Carlos, CA). DESIGN:Nonrandomized prospective evaluation of tubal occlusion and histologic response. SETTING:Inpatient,...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Valle RF,Carignan CS,Wright TC,STOP Prehysterectomy Investigation Group.

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review a 12-year experience of the world's three largest preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) centers. DESIGN:Multicenter analysis of the clinical outcome of PGD. SETTING:In vitro fertilization programs at the Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago, Illinois; Saint Barnabas Medical Center, West Oran...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Verlinsky Y,Cohen J,Munne S,Gianaroli L,Simpson JL,Ferraretti AP,Kuliev A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00