Ovarian steroid hormones differentially regulate thrombospondin-1 expression in cultured endometrial stromal cells: implications for endometriosis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of human plasma from different sources, namely, umbilical cord blood and adult blood platelet-rich plasma (PRP), on the regeneration of endometrial damage. DESIGN:Composition analysis, in vitro approaches, and a preclinical murine model using plasma to promote endometrial regeneration. S...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： de Miguel-Gómez L,López-Martínez S,Campo H,Francés-Herrero E,Faus A,Díaz A,Pellicer A,Domínguez F,Cervelló I

更新日期：2020-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the obstetric performance of a selected population of twin pregnancies, comparing reduced vs. nonreduced twin pregnancies after the successful completion of the 12th week. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Outpatient fertility center. PATIENT(S):A cohort of 464 twin pregnancies including...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hershko-Klement A,Lipitz S,Wiser A,Berkovitz A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine a possible cyclic change in the concentration of glucose and fructose in the aqueous phase of human cervical mucus (CM). DESIGN:Concentrations of glucose and fructose were longitudinally determined in the aqueous phase of CM of normal cycling women using enzymatic techniques, modified for small ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： van der Linden PJ,Kets M,Gimpel JA,Wiegerinck MA

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue integrity of the regurgitated endometrium is pivotal to the development of endometriosis. Occult, submicroscopic lesions occur. Diagnostic laparoscopy may underestimate as well as overestimate the presence of endometriosis. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Evers JL,Dunselman GA,Groothuis P

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the spontaneous variation of leukocytospermia (>1 million/mL) in semen samples from infertile men. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Andrologic clinic at university hospital. PATIENT(S):Ninety-nine men evaluating for infertility causes. INTERVENTION(S):Two semen analyses according th...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Lackner JE,Lakovic E,Waldhör T,Schatzl G,Marberger M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the expression of the prostaglandin (PG) E(2) transporter multidrug resistance-associated protein 4 (MRP4) in eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissue from endometriosis patients with that of control subjects and to examine whether MRP4 is regulated by the antiinflammatory lipid lipoxin A(4) (LXA(4))...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gori I,Rodriguez Y,Pellegrini C,Achtari C,Hornung D,Chardonnens E,Wunder D,Fiche M,Canny GO

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Buserelin acetate, a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist, is known to be effective in the shrinkage of uterine fibroids. A prospective trial was undertaken (1) to compare the efficacy of intranasal (IN) and subcutaneous (SC) administration of buserelin acetate and (2) to assess if tumor regression correlated...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Vollenhoven BJ,Shekleton P,McDonald J,Healy DL

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our meta-analysis analyzed the relationship between levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and fertilization rate after in vitro fertilization (IVF), and showed a statistically significant correlation between the ROS levels and the IVF fertilization rate (estimated overall correlation -0.374 [95% CI, -0.520, -0.205])...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Agarwal A,Allamaneni SS,Nallella KP,George AT,Mascha E

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Partially damaged frozen and thawed embryos are currently considered to have a lower viability than intact ones. This study was undertaken to compare the performance of intact frozen and thawed embryos with that of partially damaged embryos after removal of the necrotic blastomeres. DESIGN:Observational clin...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Rienzi L,Ubaldi F,Iacobelli M,Minasi MG,Romano S,Ferrero S,Sapienza F,Baroni E,Tesarik J,Greco E

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate endometrial scratch injury (ESI) as an intervention to improve IVF outcome in women undergoing a first ET. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING:Not applicable. PATIENT(S):Infertile women undergoing a first fresh/frozen embryo transfer. INTERVENTION(S):We included published an...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Vitagliano A,Andrisani A,Alviggi C,Vitale SG,Valenti G,Sapia F,Favilli A,Martins WP,Raine-Ferring N,Polanski L,Ambrosini G

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether a relationship exists between genetic polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase (GST) M1 and T1, CYP1A1(*)2C, and male factor infertility. DESIGN:Genetic polymorphism analysis, case-control study. SETTING:University research laboratory and andrology clinic. PATIENT(S):One hundred ten me...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Aydos SE,Taspinar M,Sunguroglu A,Aydos K

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repetitively short luteal phases were found in eight infertile women. The short luteal phase was defined as 10 days or less from the presumed time of ovulation (as assessed by basal body temperature recording) to the onset of menses. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) therapy resulted in pregnancy in two patients and lengthe...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Quagliarello J,Weiss G

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of hysteroscopic selective salpingography (HSS) as a method for diagnosing the tubal proximal occlusion shown by hysterosalpingography (HSG). DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Outpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Social Insurance Saitama Chuo Hospital, Urawa, Jap...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Inagaki N,Sato K,Toyoshima K,Ito K,Kitai H,Gabionza DT,Yoshimura Y

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clearly, to provide adequate counseling to women with POF, information is critically needed concerning the background incidence of spontaneous improvement in ovarian function as well as carefully designed, controlled studies to evaluate the efficacy of presumed therapeutic intervention. The case presented herein under...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Santoro N,Schmidt CL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To search for mutations in the coding exons of the follistatin gene of women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN:Controlled clinical study. SETTING:Tertiary institutional hospital. PATIENT(S):Thirty-four women diagnosed with PCOS and 15 healthy control women. INTERVENTION(S):Whole bloo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Calvo RM,Villuendas G,Sancho J,San Millán JL,Escobar-Morreale HF

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and serum levels of CA-125 can be used to evaluate patients with endometriomas before initiating medical treatment. DESIGN:Comparative study before and after medical treatment. SETTING:Shimane Medical University Hospital, Izumo, Japan. PATIENTS:Eleven c...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Takahashi K,Okada S,Okada M,Kitao M,Kaji Y,Sugimura K

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To further understand the association between semen quality and cancer risk by means of well defined semen parameters. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Not applicable. PATIENT(S):A total of 20,433 men who underwent semen analysis (SA) and a sample of 20,433 fertile control subjects matched by age...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hanson HA,Anderson RE,Aston KI,Carrell DT,Smith KR,Hotaling JM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this article is to summarize the recommended updates to the 2001 Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria. The 2011 STRAW + 10 reviewed advances in understanding of the critical changes in hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian function that occur before and after the final menstrual period. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Harlow SD,Gass M,Hall JE,Lobo R,Maki P,Rebar RW,Sherman S,Sluss PM,de Villiers TJ,STRAW + 10 Collaborative Group.

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate interrelationships between levels of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP-I), and ovarian steroids in late preovulatory follicular fluid (FF) after pituitary desensitization with GnRH agonist and controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. DESIGN:Follic...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Chang SY,Hsieh KC,Wang HS,Soong YK

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two models of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices were studied. Model A was designed to deliver 20 micrograms/day, and model B was designed to deliver 30 micrograms/day. Plasma concentrations of levonorgestrel were determined in blood samples taken from women who used the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterin...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nilsson CG,Lahteenmaki PL,Luukkainen T,Robertson DN

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors influencing the development of endometrial autografts in a monkey model of endometriosis. DESIGN:Prospective, comparative study. SETTING:Animal research unit. SUBJECTS:Thirty regularly cycling cynomolgus monkeys in three groups of 10 each. INTERVENTIONS:Endometrium was minced and spill...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Sillem M,Hahn U,Coddington CC 3rd,Gordon K,Runnebaum B,Hodgen GD

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the efficacy of endometrial preparation with exogenous steroids, without pretreatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, in women with normal ovarian function. DESIGN:Prospective randomized study. SETTING:Private outpatient infertility clinic. PATIENT(S):Two hundred ninety-six wome...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dal Prato L,Borini A,Cattoli M,Bonu MA,Sciajno R,Flamigni C

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some see an "alarming inconsistency" in candidate-screening practices of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs and call for common guidelines. However, reasonable people can disagree about who should be prevented from having children and why. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Steinbock B

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To extend and confirm earlier observations that serial CA-125 determinations appear to have prognostic value in some infertile women with surgically treated endometriosis using a new automated enzyme immunoassay. DESIGN:A prospective consecutive case series. SETTING:A university-based tertiary practice. PA...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Pittaway DE,Rondinone D,Miller KA,Barnes K

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To standardize and validate an assay for reactive oxygen species (ROS) in human semen. DESIGN:ROS levels assayed in blanks, negative and positive control samples (30% H2O2), and human semen, with the use of a luminol-based chemiluminescence assay measured in a single tube luminometer. SETTING:Andrology labo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Vessey W,Perez-Miranda A,Macfarquhar R,Agarwal A,Homa S

更新日期：2014-12-01 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 evaluate the effect of the 2004 Italian regulations (insemination of

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： La Sala GB,Villani MT,Nicoli A,Valli B,Iannotti F,Blickstein I

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with primary infertility and secondary amenorrhea who did not respond to clomiphene with a gonadotropin or estrogen surge were treated with 500 mug of luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH), self-administered subcutaneously every 8 hours for 14 days. Of four patients ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Henderson SR,Bonnar J,Moore A,Mackinnon PC

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the distribution of a set of polymorphic alleles of genes encoding key regulators of the menstrual cycle in cohorts of women with different levels of fertility. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Two hundred fertile women, who reported to have conceived within...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： M'Rabet N,Moffat R,Helbling S,Kaech A,Zhang H,de Geyter C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether endometrial thickness on the day of hCG administration is a predictor of intrauterine insemination (IUI) success. DESIGN:A retrospective study. PATIENT(S):Two hundred forty-nine women undergoing IUI cycles. SETTING:University hospital-based infertility center. INTERVENTION(S):Endom...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Esmailzadeh S,Faramarzi M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00