Effects of ovarian endometrioma on embryo quality.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between serum sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and parameters of insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and controls, and determine the feasibility of using SHBG levels to predict insulin resistance. DESIGN:Evaluation of a prospectively collected da...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dahan MH,Goldstein J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between serum adrenal cortex autoantibodies and histologically confirmed autoimmune lymphocytic oophoritis. DESIGN:Controlled, prospective. SETTING:Tertiary research center. PATIENT(S):Two hundred sixty-six women with 46,XX spontaneous premature ovarian failure. INTERVENTION(S):O...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bakalov VK,Anasti JN,Calis KA,Vanderhoof VH,Premkumar A,Chen S,Furmaniak J,Smith BR,Merino MJ,Nelson LM

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a new strategy for comprehensive chromosome screening at the blastocyst stage. DESIGN:Clinical research study. SETTING:An IVF clinic and a specialist preimplantation genetic diagnosis laboratory. PATIENT(S):Forty-five infertile couples participated in the study. The mean maternal age was 37.7 y...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Schoolcraft WB,Fragouli E,Stevens J,Munne S,Katz-Jaffe MG,Wells D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of insulin and insulin-like growth factors (IGF-I and IGF-II) on steroidogenesis and steroidogenic enzyme expression in a human ovarian thecal-like tumor cell culture model system. DESIGN:Human ovarian thecal-like tumor cells treated with forskolin and insulin IGF-I or IGF-II were ev...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： McGee EA,Sawetawan C,Bird I,Rainey WE,Carr BR

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encounters for infertility care are opportunities to assess and update immunization status. Women of reproductive age are often unaware of their need for immunization, their own immunization status, and the potentially serious consequences of preventable disease on pregnancy outcome. The purpose of this ASRM Practice ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Practice Committee of American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether there is significant quality of life score improvement after uterine artery embolization (UAE) and to compare UAE and myomectomy outcomes. DESIGN:Prospective cohort controlled study. SETTING:Sixteen medical centers in the United States. PATIENT(S):One hundred forty-nine UAE patients an...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Goodwin SC,Bradley LD,Lipman JC,Stewart EA,Nosher JL,Sterling KM,Barth MH,Siskin GP,Shlansky-Goldberg RD,UAE versus Myomectomy Study Group.

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postmenopausal women treated with an isopropanolic extract of Cimicifuga racemosa underwent a decrease in the urinary concentration of N-telopeptides, a marker of bone resorption, and an increase in alkaline phosphatase, a marker of bone formation, at the third month of therapy. Serum from treated women did not modify...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： García-Pérez MA,Pineda B,Hermenegildo C,Tarín JJ,Cano A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the expression pattern of Dazl (deleted in azoospermia-like) protein in the mouse preimplantation embryo. DESIGN:Experimental study. SETTING:Medical research laboratory in a university hospital. ANIMAL(S):Twenty female 28- to 35-day-old FVB mice. INTERVENTION(S):Embryo collection at 1.5, 2.5, ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Pan HA,Liao RW,Chung CL,Teng YN,Lin YM,Kuo PL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Freezing and storage of human male gametes is associated with a reduction in the overall semen quality and establishment of pregnancy. This study was done to evaluate the integrity of sperm head ultrastructure (SHU) with computerized and vapor freezing. Comparisons were made between the effect of cryopreservatives gly...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Serafini PC,Hauser D,Moyer D,Marrs RP

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several regimens have been developed to administer gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists in association with human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) during follicular growth stimulation for in vitro fertilization. The aim of this study was to characterize hormonal changes induced by short-term administration of agonist...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Loumaye E,Vankrieken L,Depreester S,Psalti I,de Cooman S,Thomas K

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether ethnicity is associated with involuntary childlessness and perceived reasons for difficulties in becoming pregnant. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal cohort. SETTING:Multiethnic, community-based observational study of US women. PATIENT(S):Women in midl...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Karmon A,Hailpern SM,Neal-Perry G,Green RR,Santoro N,Polotsky AJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a rare case of a congenital isolated missing segment of the fallopian tube, including hysterosalpingographic and laparoscopic images. We conclude that when this occurs without concomitant müllerian anomalies, the mechanism of development would not be expected to be associated with an increase in renal abnor...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dahan MH,Burney R,Lathi R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of the operating microscope in rabbit tubal anastomosis was assessed by operating on 36 rabbits, half with the aid of the operating microscope and half with the aid of low-magnification loupes. The surgeons' operating comfort and sense of assuredness that the anastomoses were being done properly were in...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Goldfarb JM,Utian WH,Weiss R

更新日期：1983-09-01 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：:Appropriate endometrial maturation is of paramount importance to achieve reproductive success. Practical and ethical considerations require that in vitro methods be available to evaluate regulation of human endometrial function. Additionally, tissue complexity requires separation of individual cell populations. This r...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Osteen KG,Hill GA,Hargrove JT,Gorstein F

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible association between employment in horticulture with potential exposure to pesticides and female infertility was examined by identification of women with hospital contact due to infertility and working in horticulture through the Danish Occupational Hospitalization Register. This follow-up study gave a sta...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hougaard KS,Hannerz H,Feveile H,Bonde JP,Burr H

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe three cases of azoospermia in patients with oligospermia after clomiphene citrate (CC) intake. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING(S):Academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Three patients with oligospermia. INTERVENTION(S):Three oligospermic men used CC, resulting in azoospermia. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S)...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Pasqualotto FF,Fonseca GP,Pasqualotto EB

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A monoclonal antibody that induces agglutination of human sperm was used to localize the interacting antigen in various tissues by indirect immunofluorescence. The antibody localized to the immature sperm and Sertoli cells of the seminiferous tubules, simple cuboidal epithelial cells of the rete testis, and the column...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Yan YC,Mitsudo SM,Wang LF,Koide SS

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was performed to evaluate the correlation between sperm motility index, a novel parameter of semen quality, and routine semen analysis parameters by microscopic evaluation. DESIGN:Sperm motility index was measured by an electro-optical device, the Sperm Quality Analyzer (United Medical Systems Inc....

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bartoov B,Ben-Barak J,Mayevsky A,Sneider M,Yogev L,Lightman A

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether high ligation is an effective treatment for infertile men with clinical varicocele. DESIGN:A randomized, controlled trial of high spermatic vein ligation was carried out. The patients were treated and observed for 3 years. SETTING:Infertility treatment clinic and andrology laboratory in...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Madgar I,Weissenberg R,Lunenfeld B,Karasik A,Goldwasser B

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-seven patients at high risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome because of markedly elevated serum E2 levels on either long-luteal or microdose flare leuprolide acetate regimens were treated with ganirelix acetate. Despite being pretreated with GnRH agonist and without withholding gonadotropins, serum E2 decre...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gustofson RL,Larsen FW,Bush MR,Segars JH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between growth hormone (GH) and luteal function. DESIGN:In vivo comparative and in vitro culture studies. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Eighteen women who were interested in becoming pregnant and visited our clinic voluntarily participated in the study for urinary ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Taketani T,Yamagata Y,Takasaki A,Matsuoka A,Tamura H,Sugino N

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum and peritoneal fluid from five fertile women without endometriosis and serum (n = 23) and peritoneal fluid (n = 12) from infertile women with endometriosis were tested for the presence of antibodies against endometrial tissue antigens by a Western blot analysis. Antigens with molecular weights (MW) of 19, 31, 38...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mathur S,Chihal HJ,Homm RJ,Garza DE,Rust PF,Williamson HO

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the results of ongoing pregnancies and deliveries after assisted reproductive technology (ART) in women aged >/=41 years, stratified by year of age. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:University hospital, IVF unit. PATIENT(S):A total of 431 IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ron-El R,Raziel A,Strassburger D,Schachter M,Kasterstein E,Friedler S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The initial experience with the use of a portable infusion pump for the delivery of human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) in the therapy of ovulation dysfunction of women who failed to conceive following (1) either clomiphene citrate (five patients with polycystic ovary syndrome) or danazol (three patients with mild en...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kemmann E,Brandeis VT,Shelden RM,Nosher JL

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Certainly, varicoceles can have a substantive effect on sperm production in infertile males. In addition, varicocele repair may optimize sperm production. However, additional studies and evaluation of the role of varicocele repair in men with this condition (nonobstructive azoospermia) are warranted. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Schlegel PN

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine differences in specific protein expression from the surface of the human endometrium with respect to eventual pregnancy in infertile women. DESIGN:Laboratory study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Thirty-one women presenting for investigation into infertility at an assisted reproductive ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gillott DJ,Al-Rumaih HM,Leung KY,Eldib A,Grudzinskas JG

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate spontaneous apoptosis in single-cell suspensions of eutopic and ectopic endometrium from women with endometriosis and in eutopic endometrium from fertile controls without endometriosis. DESIGN:Paired specimens of eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissue from patients with endometriosis and eutopic ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gebel HM,Braun DP,Tambur A,Frame D,Rana N,Dmowski WP

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether abnormalities in serum concentrations of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)(2)D], 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus were associated with risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity. The possible correlations of the calciotropic hor...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mahmoudi T,Gourabi H,Ashrafi M,Yazdi RS,Ezabadi Z

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum levels of bioactive luteinizing hormone (LH), immunoreactive LH, follicle-stimulating hormone, androstenedione (A), and testosterone (T) were determined in nine anovulatory women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) before and after laparoscopic ovarian cautery. Eight ovulated spontaneously and three conc...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Sakata M,Tasaka K,Kurachi H,Terakawa N,Miyake A,Tanizawa O

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00