Anti-phospholipid antibodies do not affect IVF success.

abstract：:A randomized comparison trial was performed to evaluate whether follicular reaspiration with use of a double-lumen retrieval needle improves oocyte recovery when compared with direct follicular aspiration among low-responding patients undergoing ART. There were no differences observed in the number of oocytes retrieve...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Levens ED,Whitcomb BW,Payson MD,Larsen FW

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate laparoscopic surgery for a patient with unicornuate uterus and a large hematometra in the noncommunicating uterine horn. DESIGN:Narrated video featuring the diagnostic tests and surgical management. SETTING:Academic tertiary hospital. PATIENT(S):A 13-year-old woman, gravida 0 with menarche a...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Yen CF,Hsin-Yu Pai A,Lo A,Chueh HY,Huang HY,Lin SL

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate a new approach for performing an ovarian cystectomy via transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) as an alternative for a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. DESIGN:Stepwise explanation of the technique using original video footage. SETTING:Hospital. PATIENT(S):Fourt...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Baekelandt J

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：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：:Specialist training in reproductive medicine within Europe continues to evolve. Recent revisions, updates, and initiatives have helped to refine the core educational needs for the specialist trainee. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Calhaz-Jorge C,Feki A,Farquharson R

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors evaluated 774 endometrial biopsies that were performed for infertility. Complications arose in 3.6%. Lag of more than 2 days was found in 19%; luteal phase defect (LPD) was diagnosed in 5.7%. Most of the incidence of LPD can be predicted from chance occurrence. There was no association between abnormal bio...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Davidson BJ,Thrasher TV,Seraj IM

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of age and ovarian function on endometrial receptivity. DESIGN:Retrospective comparison between standard IVF and ovum donation in younger and older patients (< 40 and > or = 40 years of age, respectively). PATIENTS:In standard IVF, there were 325 transfer cycles in older patients and 1,...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Yaron Y,Botchan A,Amit A,Kogosowski A,Yovel I,Lessing JB

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the expression and localization of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1) in women with and without endometriosis. DESIGN:Comparative immunohistochemical study. SETTING:Academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Ectopic (n = 24) and homologous eutopic endometrium (n = 24) f...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ulukus M,Ulukus EC,Tavmergen Goker EN,Tavmergen E,Zheng W,Arici A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze rates of chromosomal anomalies in a patient with globozoospermia. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Tertiary-care infertility clinic. PATIENT(S):A 44-year-old man with 100% globozoospermia. INTERVENTION(S):Fixation of sperms and analysis of aneuploidies and diploidies by fluorescence in situ hybridiz...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ditzel N,El-Danasouri I,Just W,Sterzik K

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The result of the hormone concentration of one blood sample was used to determine the accuracy of predicting not only the hormone concentrations of a second and third sample drawn 15 minutes apart, but also the mean value of the three samples. Three blood specimens from 73 men involved in two previously reported studi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bain J,Langevin R,D'Costa M,Sanders RM,Hucker S

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present and determine the impact of the Mindfulness-Based Program for Infertility (MBPI). DESIGN:Controlled clinical trial. SETTING:University research unit. PATIENT(S):Fifty-five infertile women completed the MBPI, and 37 infertile women were assigned to a control group. INTERVENTION(S):The MBPI inclu...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Galhardo A,Cunha M,Pinto-Gouveia J

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：:The specific radioimmunoassay system was developed for the titration of the antibodies to porcine zona pellucida (ZP) in human sera by using 125I-labeled purified porcine ZP as antigen, which is known to have cross-reactivity with human ZP. The antibodies in human sera were detected in 3 of 11 (27%) women with unexpla...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kurachi H,Wakimoto H,Sakumoto T,Aono T,Kurachi K

更新日期：1984-02-01 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 present a case of Marfan syndrome and concurrent congenital obstructive azoospermia. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Tertiary-care academic hospital. PATIENT(S):A man with Marfan syndrome and obstructive azoospermia. INTERVENTION(S):The patient was evaluated for azoospermia that was proved to be due to con...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kukuvitis A,Georgiou I,Ioannidis S,Tarlatzis B,Bontis J,Papadimas J

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the use of the aromatase inhibitor letrozole for treatment of ectopic pregnancy compared with methotrexate. DESIGN:Nonrandomized prospective cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):A series of 42 consecutive patients with undisturbed ectopic pregnancy. INTERVENTION(S):Counseling on ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mitwally MF,Hozayen WG,Hassanin KMA,Abdalla KA,Abdalla NK

更新日期：2020-08-01 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 effect of growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF-9) and bone morphogenetic protein-15 (BMP-15) on the development of follicles among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:University Hospital. PATIENT(S):Twenty-two oocytes were obtained from 15 pati...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Zhao SY,Qiao J,Chen YJ,Liu P,Li J,Yan J

更新日期：2010-06-01 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

authors： Steer CV,Campbell S,Tan SL,Crayford T,Mills C,Mason BA,Collins WP

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To improve the sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test and develop it as a simple kit (Halosperm kit) for the accurate determination of sperm DNA fragmentation using conventional bright-field microscopy. DESIGN:Method development, comparison, and validation. SETTING:Medical genetics laboratory, academic biolo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Fernández JL,Muriel L,Goyanes V,Segrelles E,Gosálvez J,Enciso M,LaFromboise M,De Jonge C

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of microdeletions of the long arm of chromosome Y within the AZFa, AZFb, and AZFc subregions in patients with idiopathic azoospermia, and then correlate the microdeletions with clinical phenotypes to determine the most important subregion for screening. DESIGN:Controlled clinical ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Fujisawa M,Shirakawa T,Kanzaki M,Okada H,Arakawa S,Kamidono S

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic laparoscopy is commonly performed on patients as part of a complete infertility investigation. Recently published protocols have investigated the efficacy of using empiric ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, or both before beginning in vitro fertilization. Because many patients enrolled in these...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Barad DH,Bartfai G,Barg P,Cohen BL,Feinman M

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the use and effectiveness of IVF in a cohort of women undergoing surgery for endometriosis. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Four hundred thirty-eight patients who attempted to become pregnant after conservative surgery for endometriosis. INTERVENTION(S):Interview. M...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Somigliana E,Daguati R,Vercellini P,Barbara G,Benaglia L,Crosignani PG

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Daily leukocyte alkaline phosphatase activity (LAP), basal body temperature (BBT), fern test (FT) and serum luteinizing hormone (LH) were determined during 15 normal menstrual cycles and 10 cycles treated with clomiphene citrate. A rise in LAP activity, as determined by LAP-relative score (LAP-RS), was observed durin...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Polishuk WZ,Diamant YZ

更新日期：1973-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the direct effects of sodium nitroprusside, a nitric oxide donor, on the fertilizing ability of human spermatozoa in vitro. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled in vitro study. SETTING:IVF Unit, Medical College Hospital. PATIENT(S):Women undergoing conventional IVF. INTERVENTION(S):Human spermato...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Sengoku K,Tamate K,Yoshida T,Takaoka Y,Miyamoto T,Ishikawa M

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine expression of integrins α₁, α₄, and αVβ₃ in the glandular and luminal epithelium, stroma, and cells in the blood vessel walls of the endometrium from women with recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and to determine if they are of prognostic value in determining pregnancy outcome. DESIGN:Prospect...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Coughlan C,Sinagra M,Ledger W,Li TC,Laird S

更新日期：2013-09-01 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 investigate whether luteal E(2) administration reduces size discrepancies of early antral follicles. DESIGN:Prospective, crossover study. SETTING:ART unit, Clamart, France. PATIENT(S):Sixty women and 120 cycles. INTERVENTION(S):On cycle day 3 (baseline day 3), all women underwent measurements of early ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Fanchin R,Cunha-Filho JS,Schonäuer LM,Kadoch IJ,Cohen-Bacri P,Frydman R

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00