Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome associated with endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary.

abstract：:We aimed to investigate the effects of LH and FSH on the gene expression of the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) gene family in human granulosa-luteal cells. We found that LH significantly increased PDGF-D messenger RNA (mRNA) expression but suppressed PDGF-B and PDGF-C mRNA in human granulosa-luteal cells, and F...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hwu YM,Li SH,Lee RK,Lin MH,Tsai YH,Yeh TS

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a simple method of measuring total menstrual blood loss using a pictorial representation of blood loss, the menstrual pictogram. DESIGN:A prospective evaluation of total menstrual blood loss measurement by the menstrual pictogram compared to the alkaline hematin technique. SETTING:Ac...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Wyatt KM,Dimmock PW,Walker TJ,O'Brien PM

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a case report of a unilateral triplet ectopic pregnancy (EP) conceived by IVF-embryo transfer. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:University Hospital, Budapest, Hungary. PATIENT(S):A 26-year-old infertile woman with a history of right salpingectomy, hyperprolactinemia, and male factor infertility under...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Berkes E,Szendei G,Csabay L,Sipos Z,Joo JG,Rigo J Jr

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic LH-RH is a polypeptide that is structurally identical to natural LH-RH. It has been used as a safe ovulation induction agent. A case is presented in which a patient had an anaphylactic reaction when treated with LH-RH by IV infusion. Positive skin testing confirmed this as an IgE-mediated reaction. This is t...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： MacLeod TL,Eisen A,Sussman GL

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence and the characteristics of intrauterine adhesions after cold loop resectoscopic myomectomy. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Endoscopic gynecologic center. PATIENT(S):688 women with one or more G1-G2 myomas. INTERVENTION(S):Cold loop resectoscopic myomectomy and diagnostic hy...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mazzon I,Favilli A,Cocco P,Grasso M,Horvath S,Bini V,Di Renzo GC,Gerli S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether progestins activate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene transcription in endometrial adenocarcinoma cells. DESIGN:In vitro study. SETTING:University reproductive biology laboratories. PATIENT(S):None. INTERVENTION(S):Ishikawa cells were transfected with VEGF promoter-lucife...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mueller MD,Vigne JL,Pritts EA,Chao V,Dreher E,Taylor RN

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycystic ovary disease generally is associated with elevated androgen levels and elevated luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, whereas follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are (sub)normal. To assess the role of androgens on gonadotropin secretion, we investigated the effect of 6 weeks of testosterone (T) undecanoat...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Scheele F,Hompes PG,Gooren LJ,Spijkstra JJ,Spinder T

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a step-by-step description of our published technique of single-site robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy with the goal of promoting its safe adoption. DESIGN:Surgical video tutorial. SETTING:University medical center. PATIENT(S):Ten women undergoing single-site robot-assisted laparoscopic myo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gargiulo AR,Lewis EI,Kaser DJ,Srouji SS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seminal plasma (n = 12) from cystic fibrosis (CF) patients were analyzed by gel-electrophoresis using seminal plasma and expressed prostatic secretion from fertile men as controls. Heavy precipitation at the entering position of the gel and streaking in the gel matrix was observed, demonstrating a reduced solubility o...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Marchini M,Amoretti M,Giunta AM,Piffaretti-Yanez A,Medici G,Balerna M

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between the presence or absence of an ovulation stigma and (1) the fertility status, (2) the incidence of endometriosis, (3) the concentration of progesterone and estradiol in the peritoneal fluid, and (4) the blood levels of luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, progesterone, and estradi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dhont M,Serreyn R,Duvivier P,Vanluchene E,De Boever J,Vandekerckhove D

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since little is known about the actual incidence and fate of vacuoles at different stages of development this preliminary study was set up to accurately measure vacuoles and track them to day 5. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Women's General Hospital in Austria. PATIENT(S):A total of 223 consecutive IVF...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ebner T,Moser M,Sommergruber M,Gaiswinkler U,Shebl O,Jesacher K,Tews G

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether blood leukocyte populations could be modulated in endometriosis. DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:Eight clinical institutions of the Montreal area. PATIENT(S):Women with regular menstrual cycles who underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy between 1997 and 2001 and who were not under horm...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gagné D,Rivard M,Pagé M,Shazand K,Hugo P,Gosselin D

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the first term pregnancy in a patient with the characteristic features of trisomy 8 mosaicism. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:University department. PATIENT(S):The 23-year-old proband had a history of cleft palate, mixed bilateral hearing loss, short stature, and developmental delay. She had dysmo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Rauen KA,Golabi M,Cotter PD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reduce estrogen exposure in women with endometrial cancer undergoing in vitro fertilization using an aromatase inhibitor. DESIGN:Prospective case series. SETTING:Academic center for reproductive medicine. PATIENT(S):Endometrial carcinoma patients presenting for fertility preservation or fresh embryo tra...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Azim A,Oktay K

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To modify Tarkowski's air-dry technique for mouse oocytes to develop a rapid, consistent procedure for human oocytes that enables accurate scoring of meiotic stage. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PATIENTS:Meiotically immature human oocytes, obtained after oophorectomy, were cultured for various periods and then subjec...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Racowsky C,Kaufman ML,Dermer RA,Homa ST,Gunnala S

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the regulatory role of hCG on P secretion in normal and abnormal (abortive and ectopic) first trimester pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN:The number of doublings of hCG per day (1/DT; reciprocal of hCG doubling time) was correlated with serum P using linear and nonlinear models in normal intrauterine pr...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Cowan BD,Whitworth NS,Sopelak VM,Isaacs JD,Long CA

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether DNA fragmentation and/or mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) predict natural conception better than standard sperm parameters. DESIGN:Prospective cross-sectional study. SETTING:University medical center. PATIENT(S):Eighty-five infertile and 51 fertile men. INTERVENTION(S):Assessment...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Malić Vončina S,Golob B,Ihan A,Kopitar AN,Kolbezen M,Zorn B

更新日期：2016-03-01 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

authors： Peng BC,Tomashefsky P,Nagler HM

更新日期：1990-07-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the implantation potential of embryos from assisted reproductive technology cycles with low embryo production and to assess the effects of clinical variables and embryo scores (ES) on pregnancy outcome. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. SETTING:Assisted reproductive technology unit in a tertiary...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kung FT,Chang SY,Yang CY,Lin YC,Lan KC,Huang LY,Huang FJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After four unsuccessful attempts at multiple follicular induction with exogenous gonadotropins, a patient underwent two attempts at IVF in spontaneous cycles triggered with hCG. The second attempt resulted in the transfer of three embryos and a successful singleton intrauterine pregnancy. We believe that unstimulated ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Paulson RJ,Sauer MV,Lobo RA

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermal growth factor/urogastrone (EGF/URO) was measured in the seminal plasma of 214 untreated patients attending an infertility clinic. Patients were assigned groups according to sperm density and progressive motility and in the case of azoospermia into an obstructive etiology or germinal failure. There was no sig...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Richards RC,Lewis-Jones DI,Walker JM,Desmond AD

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied the effects of 4-hydroxyandrostene-3,17-dione (4-OHA) on progesterone (P), 17 beta-estradiol (E2), and 20 alpha-hydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one synthesis and pregnenolone accumulation in cultured human midluteal cells. A dose-dependent inhibition with and without human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) of E2 an...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Devoto L,Vega M,Castro O,Kohen P

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of myo-inositol on oocyte quality in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. DESIGN:A prospective, controlled, randomized trial. SETTING:Assisted reproduction centers. PATIENT(S):Sixty infertile PCO patients undergoing ov...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Papaleo E,Unfer V,Baillargeon JP,Fusi F,Occhi F,De Santis L

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate endometrial dating during the conception cycle. DESIGN:Endometrial biopsies of the last half of the luteal phase of conception cycles were dated based on urinary luteinizing hormone (LH) surges. SETTING:Endometrial samples were obtained from women attending the fertility clinic of the Departm...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Andoh K,Mizunuma H,Nakazato Y,Yamada K,Michishita M,Ibuki Y

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

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：:Pregnancy outcomes and adverse outcomes in infertility trials are reported to varying extents; for example, 35% of clinical trials reported no information on pregnancy loss, only 43% reported adverse events during the preconception treatment period, and only 7% reported any serious adverse events. Incomplete reporting...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dapuzzo L,Seitz FE,Dodson WC,Stetter C,Kunselman AR,Legro RS

更新日期：2011-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of nucleolar channel systems (NCSs) by uterine region, applying continuous quantification. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. SETTING:Tertiary care academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Forty-two naturally cycling women who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications. INTERVENT...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Szmyga MJ,Rybak EA,Nejat EJ,Banks EH,Whitney KD,Polotsky AJ,Heller DS,Meier UT

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if the total motile sperm count is predictive of IUI success and to apply life-table analysis to a large database of IUI procedures. DESIGN:Contingency table and life-table analyses were used to analyze a large group of couples (n = 546) undergoing 1,205 cycles of therapeutic IUI with husband's...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Brasch JG,Rawlins R,Tarchala S,Radwanska E

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00