Right subclinical varicocele: how to manage in infertile patients with clinical left varicocele?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine inhibin-B concentrations during ovarian reserve screening in women with normal and diminished ovarian reserve as determined by the clomiphene citrate challenge test. DESIGN:Retrospective. SETTING:Tertiary fertility center. PATIENT(S):Women undergoing ovarian reserve screening for a routine fer...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hofmann GE,Danforth DR,Seifer DB

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of reproductive history on the outcome of different procedures in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) comparing IVF, ICSI, and cryopreserved embryo transfer (CPE). DESIGN:Prospective registration of ART cycles and their outcomes. SETTING:One hundred three reproductive programs in...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kupka MS,Dorn C,Richter O,Felberbaum R,van der Ven H

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:In the present study, we measured urinary hCG after assisted reproductive technology to accurately calculate normal doubling time (DT) of hCG, and we compared DT values with prognosis of pregnancy. We clarified the correlation between normal DT values, calculated from urinary hCG levels, and viable and nonviable pregn...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Fujiwara H,Motoyama M,Koike T,Ogawa S,Shibahara H,Suzuki M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of a pill with drospirenone (3 mg) plus ethinyl E(2) (20 μg) (DRP/20EE) alone or associated with metformin or cyproterone acetate (CPA) on some metabolic cardiovascular risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN:Randomized, open-label clinical trial. SETTING:...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Fruzzetti F,Perini D,Lazzarini V,Parrini D,Gambacciani M,Genazzani AR

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the low-dose recombinant FSH and hMG protocols in treatment of patients with history of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). DESIGN:A prospective study on 22 patients with history of severe OHSS. Group A (n = 14) was treated with low-dose recombinant FSH 40 cycles and group B (n = 8) w...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Aboulghar MA,Mansour RT,Serour GI,Amin YM,Sattar MA,elAttar E

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The steroidogenic activity of cumulus oophorus granulosa cells obtained from unstimulated rabbits in estrus has been investigated at closely timed intervals in short-term cultures. The presence of viable, structurally well preserved oocytes and the addition of large follicle follicular fluid had no apparent inhibitory...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nicosia SV,Mikhail G

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze sonographically the endometrium in patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation with menotropins in order to determine the significance of endometrial pattern and thickness on pregnancy rate. DESIGN:This is a prospective, nonrandomized study comparing pregnancy rates in patients with hyperec...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bohrer MK,Hock DL,Rhoads GG,Kemmann E

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To correlate the diagnosis of endometriosis in lesions excised at laparoscopy with pathologic diagnosis. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:U.S. government research hospital. PATIENT(S):Women with chronic pelvic pain thought to be due to endometriosis. INTERVENTION(S):Excision of lesions suspicious for end...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Stratton P,Winkel CA,Sinaii N,Merino MJ,Zimmer C,Nieman LK

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine a successful method of selecting patients for natural cycle IVF combined with in vitro maturation (IVM) of immature oocytes and to determine treatment efficacy. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of IVF treatments. SETTING:Hospital IVF clinic. PATIENT(S):Women with infertility according to ovarian ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Lim JH,Yang SH,Xu Y,Yoon SH,Chian RC

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To study whether late spontaneous vacuolization on day 4 is an artefact or an alternate means of blastocele formation and to analyze its impact on pregnancy outcome and live birth. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:University teaching hospital. PATIENT(S):A total of 424 patients who fulfilled...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mayer RB,Shebl O,Oppelt P,Reiter E,Altmann R,Enengl S,Allerstorfer C,Ebner T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author reports on 206 cases of endometriosis examined between 1970-1977. 172 patients had used OC (oral contraception) for a varying period of time prior to diagnosis of endometriosis; of these, 122 had taken only combined OCs containing 50 mg. or more of estrogen. These data neither support nor contradict the c...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Buttram VC Jr

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the endocrine and clinical responses to microdose GnRH agonist (GnRH-a) that was administered in the early follicular phase before controlled ovarian hyperstimulation to poor responders who were candidates for IVF-ET. DESIGN:Prospective nonrandomized trial with historical controls. SETTING:Tertiar...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Surrey ES,Bower J,Hill DM,Ramsey J,Surrey MW

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:123 healthy Jewish women (18-22 years) were divided into OC (oral contraceptives) users (n=75), and controls (n=48). All women were on a similar diet. The OC users were divided into 3 groups (1, 2 and 3) based on the OC preparations they were taking. Venous blood samples were collected; serum copper levels were mea...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Rubinfeld Y,Maor Y,Simon D,Modai D

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if endometrial tissue specific complement (C) activation occurs in patients with endometriosis. DESIGN:Prospective. SETTING:University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, a tertiary care referral center. PATIENTS:Twenty-six women, 9 with endometriosis and 17 without endometriosis. INTERVENTIO...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： D'Cruz OJ,Wild RA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients have been sterilized laparoscopically using a plastic tubal (Bleier) clip having a "snap-shut" mechanism. Initial assessment indicates that the method is simple in principle but there are limitations, including the bulky dimensions of the applicator, absence of a safety-catch mechanism, and faults in th...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Craft L,Richfield L

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In confirmation of several reports, suspensions of normal washed human spermatozoa exposed to a nonionic detergent exhibited considerable activity of the enzyme protein O-carboxylmethyltransferase (PCM), which catalyzes the methyl esterification of carboxyl groups of dicarboxylic amino acid residues in proteins. Vario...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hatch R,Harvey SE,Williams-Ashman HG

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the variability of hormonal profiles during the luteal phase in normal cycles. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Not applicable. PATIENT(S):Ninety-nine women contributing 266 menstrual cycles. INTERVENTION(S):The women collected first morning urine samples that were analyzed for estrone-...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ecochard R,Bouchard T,Leiva R,Abdulla S,Dupuis O,Duterque O,Garmier Billard M,Boehringer H,Genolini C

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhesus monkeys develop agglutinating and complement-dependent antisperm antibodies after vasectomy. In order to study whether these antibodies affect fertility after vasovasostomy, 15 animals were given vasectomies and 6 months later vasovasostomies. Subsequently, each was mated with females of proven fertility. Five ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Alexander NJ

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonsurgical recovery of a preimplantation conceptus from the uterus of a fertile donor woman with transfer to an infertile recipient woman and subsequent pregnancy has been described previously. In this report, we describe the performance of 56 nonsurgical uterine lavages, recovery of 23 ova, and transfer of 17 ova wi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Formigli L,Formigli G,Roccio C

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether oral administration of 100 mg of nimesulide reduces pain during or after a hysterosalpingography (HSG) performed with disposable balloon catheters. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study. SETTING:Reproductive Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Anserini P,Delfino F,Ferraiolo A,Remorgida V,Menoni S,De Caro G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical outcomes between letrozole and clomiphene citrate (CC) in gonadotropin-combined intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles. DESIGN:Prospective pilot study. SETTING:One university hospital and two private infertility clinics. PATIENT(S):Ninety-three infertile couples eligible for superov...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Jee BC,Ku SY,Suh CS,Kim KC,Lee WD,Kim SH

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between follicular blood flow and the follicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and nitric oxide (NO) concentrations and to determine which factor might be a better predictor of the outcome of IVF-ET. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Academic research labora...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kim KH,Oh DS,Jeong JH,Shin BS,Joo BS,Lee KS

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a simple and reliable single-cell analysis protocol for the preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). DESIGN:Molecular tests based on specific enzymatic digestion have already been described for SMA diagnosis. We modified the amplified DNA fragments so ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Burlet P,Frydman N,Gigarel N,Bonnefont JP,Kerbrat V,Tachdjian G,Frydman R,Munnich A,Steffann J,Ray PF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether unplanned or poorly timed pregnancies (self-reported at enrollment) are associated with preterm or small for gestational age births. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Not applicable. PATIENT(S):Two thousand six hundred fifty-four pregnant women <18 weeks estimated gestational ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gariepy AM,Lundsberg LS,Stolar M,Stanwood NL,Yonkers KA

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the chromosomal content of spermatozoa selected by intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI) in cases of macrocephalic sperm head syndrome. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Obstetrics, gynecology, urology, and reproductive biology departments. PATIENT(S):Two infertile patients wi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Chelli MH,Albert M,Ray PF,Guthauser B,Izard V,Hammoud I,Selva J,Vialard F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) followed by intratubal insemination in the treatment of infertility. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of 179 intratubal insemination trials in 78 women over a 48-month period. SETTING:Reproductive endocrinology practice. PATIENTS:Seventy-ei...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Toaff ME,Gross ST,Lev-Toaff AS

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of utilizing low-dose hCG alone to complete follicle maturity in a natural cycle, without the need for antecedent exogenous FSH stimulation. DESIGN:Case series. SETTING:Academic fertility program. PATIENT(S):Normally ovulatory women with infertility thought to be predominantl...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Paulson RJ,Chung K,Quaas AM,Mucowski SJ,Jabara SI,Bendikson KA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine, for a woman aged >45 years, whether selected hormonal, health status, and demographic measures are related to the time to final menstrual period (FMP) from a point where 6 weeks separate the shortest and longest cycles experienced to date. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Volunteers in an academic...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Taffe J,Dennerstein L

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00