Forty years of IVF.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the use of theophylline improves sperm motility and treatment outcome in frozen-thawed testicular sperm extraction (TESE). DESIGN:Artificial sperm activation was offered to azoospermic patients between January and October 2010 in two different centers (identical lab conditions). SETTING:...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ebner T,Tews G,Mayer RB,Ziehr S,Arzt W,Costamoling W,Shebl O

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The negative correlation between the thickness of the lamina propria and Johnsen's score count in individual seminiferous tubules was observed and the tubules with thin lamina propria indicated almost complete spermatogenesis. It is suggested that the thin lamina propria may be one of the good indicators of complete s...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Sato Y,Nozawa S,Iwamoto T

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-seven patients who underwent a late secretory phase endometrial biopsy while taking clomiphene citrate (CC) for ovulation induction were studied. Of the endometrial biopsies, 21 (24%) showed an endometrium greater than 2 days out of phase (OOP) with respect to the subsequent menstrual cycle. All 87 patients wer...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Keenan JA,Herbert CM,Bush JR,Wentz AC

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare androgen responses during ACTH infusion among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy women. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Academic medical center. PATIENT(S):Women with PCOS (n = 13) and healthy controls (n = 15). INTERVENTION(S):Blood samples were obtained frequently d...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Maas KH,Chuan S,Harrison E,Cook-Andersen H,Duleba AJ,Chang RJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 80 normal puerperae, serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG/LH), and prolactin (PRL) levels were evaluated 6 to 29 hours after vaginal delivery. In these puerperae, PRL levels were higher and FSH levels were lower than in menstruating women; h...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Falsetti L,Voltolini AM,Pollini C,Pontiroli AE

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of monozygotic twinning (MZT) in pregnancies conceived after blastocyst transfer compared to cleavage-stage transfer. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:University IVF program. PATIENT(S):All IVF patients with viable pregnancies conceived during a 4-year period. INTERVENTION(S):...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Milki AA,Jun SH,Hinckley MD,Behr B,Giudice LC,Westphal LM

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence implicates the ovarian nerves in the regulation of hormonal and ovulatory functions. A technique for selectively denervating the in situ rabbit ovary is therefore of considerable investigative value. The ovarian artery was stripped of its adventitia and nerve bundles. Three weeks later, fluorescent histochemi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Weiner S,Wright KH,Wallach EE

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine plasma adiponectin concentration in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to assess possible correlations of adiponectin to the hormonal and metabolic parameters, including measures of insulin resistance (IR). DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:Tertiary-referral university...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Ardawi MS,Rouzi AA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our studies demonstrate significantly lower expression of relaxin and its receptor in ectopic endometriotic tissues than their expression in eutopic endometrium and in endometrium from normal controls. These data suggest that in normal and eutopic endometrium, relaxin may exert a protective effect against endometriosi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Morelli SS,Petraglia F,Weiss G,Luisi S,Florio P,Wojtczuk A,Goldsmith LT

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship between some reproductive variables and infertility caused by tubal obstruction. DESIGN:A retrospective, case-control study. SETTING:A tertiary care university hospital that is a referral center for infertility patients. PARTICIPANTS:Subjects were interviewed between March 199...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bahamondes L,Bueno JG,Hardy E,Vera S,Pimentel E,Ramos M

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of body weight (BW) and insulin levels on gonadotropin and androgen levels in women with the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN:Comparative study of endocrinologic parameters in PCOS women. SETTING:University Hospital Reproductive Endocrinology Unit. PATIENTS:Thirty obese ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dale PO,Tanbo T,Vaaler S,Abyholm T

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find alternative cryopreservation methods to improve the post-thaw fertilizing capacity of poor quality human sperm. DESIGN:Controlled clinical study. SETTING:Fertility clinic of a teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Men with poor quality semen samples, i.e., asthenozoospermia (< 40% motile sperm) and/or oligoz...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Sawetawan C,Bruns ES,Prins GS

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell proliferation of endometrial stromal cells treated with peritoneal fluid of women (aged 25 to 43 years) with endometriosis (n = 12) statistically significantly increased compared with the control treatment (peritoneal fluid of women without endometriosis, n = 8). Also, COX-2 gene expression and prostaglandin E(2)...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Liu Y,Hu J,Shen W,Wang J,Chen C,Han J,Zai D,Cai Z,Yu C

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the inheritance of a pericentric inversion in chromosome 7 through the three progenies, congenital hydronephrosis, and recurrent miscarriages in an extended family. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:Medical Faculty of Cukurova University in Turkey. PATIENT(S):Referred by obstetrics and gynecology clini...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Demirhan O,Ozcan K,Taştemir D,Demir C,Tunç E,Solğun HA,Güzel AI

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze embryo morphology in relation to the corresponding chromosomal status, in order to evaluate the effects of aneuploidy over fragmentation, delayed cleavage, and arrested cleavage. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Reproductive Medicine Unit, Società Italiana di Studi di Medicina della Riproduzio...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Magli MC,Gianaroli L,Ferraretti AP,Lappi M,Ruberti A,Farfalli V

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the expression and localization of Ets-1 in the rat ovary during the estrous cycle and pregnancy, and to investigate its effects on ovarian function. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized study. SETTING:Department of Physiology at Harbin Medical University. ANIMAL(S):Pubertal female Wistar rats. INTER...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Xiao X,Liu A,Wen H,Tian Y,Ni J,Liu G

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between history of surgery for endometriosis and adverse obstetrical outcomes. DESIGN:Retrospective study using prospectively recorded data. SETTING:Referral center. PATIENT(S):Total of 569 women with history of surgery for endometriosis, postoperative conception, and pregnancy e...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Farella M,Chanavaz-Lacheray I,Verspick E,Merlot B,Klapczynski C,Hennetier C,Tuech JJ,Roman H

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology's 7th World Report for the year 2000 analyzes wide variations in live and multiple birth rates from 49 countries and six regions by type of assisted reproductive technology, age, number of embryos transferred, and multiple births. More than 46...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology.,Adamson GD,de Mouzon J,Lancaster P,Nygren KG,Sullivan E,Zegers-Hochschild F

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prospectively whether the use of low-dose estrogen oral contraceptives (OC) is associated with changes in weight, body composition, or fat distribution. DESIGN:Anthropometric measurements were performed in 49 healthy young (16 to 21 years old) women before commencement of OC use (30 micrograms e...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Reubinoff BE,Grubstein A,Meirow D,Berry E,Schenker JG,Brzezinski A

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare pathologic characteristics and epidemiologic risk factors for uterine fibroids in African American and white women undergoing hysterectomy. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis of women undergoing premenopausal hysterectomy. SETTING:Two university-associated hospitals in North Carolina. PATIENT(S):Af...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Moorman PG,Leppert P,Myers ER,Wang F

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative efficacy of ultrasound-guided embryo transfer and embryo transfer by clinical touch alone. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials comparing ultrasound-guided embryo transfer with embryo transfer by clinical touch alone. SETTING:Infertility cente...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Buckett WM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to appraise the literature to ascertain whether the use of bariatric surgery should have a role in the contemporary management of the morbidly obese infertile patient before proceeding with infertility treatment. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Merhi ZO

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A single human chorionic gonadotropin determination was performed in 786 infertile women during the late luteal phase to determine the frequencies of preclinical abortions and whether the frequency was increased in women with endometriosis. Thirty-seven pregnancies (4.7% of cycles) were identified, of which six were c...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Pittaway DE,Ellington CP,Klimek M

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The penetration of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a), Buserelin (Hoechst AG, Frankfurt, West Germany), into human follicular fluids (FF) was studied by means of a radioimmunoassay (RIA) and a bioassay. Acute nasal administration of a therapeutic dose of Buserelin (300 and 600 micrograms) before the ovu...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Loumaye E,Coen G,Pampfer S,Vankrieken L,Thomas K

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review current knowledge regarding recombinant DNA technology and its safety and efficacy in relation to recombinant gonadotropin production. DATA IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION:Studies that relate specifically to recombinant DNA technology, method of laboratory production, and the clinical aspects of using...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Shoham Z,Insler V

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antiprogesterone compound RU 486 (17 beta-hydroxy-11 beta-[4-dimethylaminophenyl]-17 alpha-[ 1-propynyl]estra-4,9-dien-3-one; Roussel-Uclaf, Paris, France) was used to induce menstruation in a randomized controlled trial. Castrated adult female cynomolgus monkeys (n = 17) received sequential subcutaneous Silastic ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Healy DL,Baulieu EE,Hodgen GD

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to assess the ovarian response in the same patient in consecutive IVF cycles. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Assisted reproductive unit at a university hospital. PATIENT(S):One hundred ninety women who underwent three consecutive cycles of IVF. INTERVENTION(S):All women used a...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Hoveyda F,Engmann L,Steele J,Lopez Bernal A,Barlow DH

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess bacterial colonization following balloon uterine stent placement in the uterus for 30 days. DESIGN:Prospective randomized controlled study. SETTING:Tertiary medical center. PATIENT(S):Sixty-eight women scheduled for hysteroscopy. INTERVENTION(S):Women who were undergoing hysteroscopic surgery we...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Lin YH,Jang TN,Hwang JL,Huang LW,Seow KM,Hsieh BC,Huang CH

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the G1733A polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene is associated with an increased risk for recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:Division of Genetics and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, University of Athens. PATIENT(S):A total of 131 women w...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Karvela M,Stefanakis N,Papadopoulou S,Tsitilou SG,Tsilivakos V,Lamnissou K

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective randomized study was conducted in 100 women with leiomyomas in order to evaluate the effect of gestrinone, a synthetic derivative of ethynil-nor-testosterone. Patients in group A received capsules containing 2.5 mg of gestrinone three times weekly orally. Those in group B received capsules containing 5.0...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Coutinho EM,Gonçalves MT

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00