abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the underlying factors leading to infertility in a male patient from whom phospholipase C zeta H398P (PLCζ(H398P), histidine > proline) and PLCζ(H233L) (histidine > leucine) mutations were previously identified. DESIGN:Laboratory-based study. SETTING:University laboratory. PATIENT(S):An infertil...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kashir J,Konstantinidis M,Jones C,Heindryckx B,De Sutter P,Parrington J,Wells D,Coward K

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the expression and function of adiponectin and its receptors in mouse and human follicle cells and in early embryo development. DESIGN:Whole ovaries, granulosa cells, and cumulus-oocyte complexes isolated from immature mice before and during hormone-induced ovulation were used to analyze the express...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Richards JS,Liu Z,Kawai T,Tabata K,Watanabe H,Suresh D,Kuo FT,Pisarska MD,Shimada M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review rodent animal models of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with a focus on those associated with the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk factors. DESIGN:Review. ANIMAL(S):Rodent models of PCOS. INTERVENTION(S):Description and comparison of animal models. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S):Com...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Shi D,Vine DF

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the cost of selective recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) evaluation, which is defined as RPL evaluation if the second miscarriage is euploid, versus universal RPL evaluation, which is defined as RPL evaluation after the second miscarriage. Traditionally, an RPL evaluation is instituted after the third ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bernardi LA,Plunkett BA,Stephenson MD

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study fertility among women treated by means of ultrasound-guided drainage and antibiotics for tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA). DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:A tertiary referral center. PATIENT(S):One hundred women of reproductive age treated for TOA between June 1986 and July 2003. INTERVENTIO...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gjelland K,Granberg S,Kiserud T,Wentzel-Larsen T,Ekerhovd E

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess effects of estrogen pretreatment in GnRH antagonist protocol. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized multicenter study. SETTING:Ten private or university-based centers. PATIENT(S):A total of 472 patients undergoing IVF/ICSI. INTERVENTION(S):Randomization by sealed envelopes to receive 17β-estradiol (4 m...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Cédrin-Durnerin I,Guivarc'h-Levêque A,Hugues JN,Groupe d'Etude en Médecine et Endocrinologie de la Reproduction.

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterus transplantation research has been conducted toward its introduction in the human as a treatment of absolute uterine-factor infertility, which is considered to be the last frontier to conquer for infertility research. In this review we describe the patient populations that may benefit from uterus transplantation...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Brännström M,Diaz-Garcia C,Hanafy A,Olausson M,Tzakis A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To map the changes in messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein abundance during the window of implantation in specifically endometrial stromal and glandular epithelial cells obtained using laser microdissection microscopy (LDM). DESIGN:Endometrial samples were collected from two menstrual cycles at 2 and 7 days afte...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Evans GE,Martínez-Conejero JA,Phillipson GT,Simón C,McNoe LA,Sykes PH,Horcajadas JA,Lam EY,Print CG,Sin IL,Evans JJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosomal abnormalities, sperm DNA damage, zona hardening, inadequate culture conditions, and suboptimal embryo development all play a significant role in the etiology of recurrent implantation failure. Evidence suggests that preimplantation genetic screening does not increase implantation or live birth rates. Compa...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Das M,Holzer HE

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of laser polar-body biopsy (PBB) for preimplantation genetic diagnosis on embryo quality. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control analysis. The quality of 145 embryos after PBB was compared to 276 embryos of the same group of women without biopsy. SETTING:University-based tertiary-car...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Levin I,Almog B,Shwartz T,Gold V,Ben-Yosef D,Shaubi M,Amit A,Malcov M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To update results on outcomes with frozen/thawed oocytes using a differential sucrose concentration during dehydration (0.2 M) and rehydration (0.3 M), combined with a one-step propanediol exposure. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Private IVF centers. PATIENT(S):Infertile couples undergoing IVF ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bianchi V,Lappi M,Bonu MA,Borini A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate whether leptin modulates reproduction by a direct effect within the ovary. DESIGN:Animal model. SETTING:National Key Laboratory of Infertility. ANIMAL(S):Adult female db/db mice. INTERVENTION(S):Adult littermate wild-type (WT) and diabetic (db) leptin receptor (LR) mutant female mice were m...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Zhang Y,Hu M,Ma H,Qu J,Wang Y,Hou L,Liu L,Wu XK

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study women with a poor response to ovarian hormone stimulation, known as low responders. Genetic defects in the FSH receptor gene (FSHR) were analyzed as well as antimüllerian hormone (AMH) for ovarian reserve. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Two hundred fifty...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Binder H,Strick R,Zaherdoust O,Dittrich R,Hamori M,Beckmann MW,Oppelt PG

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare blastocyst production, after IVF and ICSI, from sheep oocytes of various quality. Sham-injected oocytes and parthenogenetic activated oocyte groups were considered as control. DESIGN:Prospective experimental study. SETTING:University. ANIMAL(S):Three- to 6-month-old sheep. INTERVENTION(S):Oocyt...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Catalá MG,Izquierdo D,Rodríguez-Prado M,Hammami S,Paramio MT

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the role and mechanism of CCL2 in regulating the biological functions of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs). DESIGN:The CCL2 effect on the viability, proliferation, and invasion in the eutopic ESCs from endometriosis. SETTING:Research laboratories. PATIENT(S):Patients with endometriosis aged 23-47...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Li MQ,Li HP,Meng YH,Wang XQ,Zhu XY,Mei J,Li DJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To show the responsiveness of tissue-engineered human endometrial stroma to combinations of hormones that mimic the secretory and menstrual phases of the cycle. DESIGN:In vitro experimental study. SETTING:University uterine biology research laboratory. PATIENT(S):None. INTERVENTION(S):Telomerase immortali...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Schutte SC,Taylor RN

更新日期：2012-04-01 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 the association between variants in the FSHR receptor (FSHR) gene and current markers of ovarian reserve (antimüllerian hormone, antral follicle count, FSH). DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:Tertiary referral center for reproductive medicine. PATIENT(S):Women (n = 421) undergoing...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mohiyiddeen L,Newman WG,McBurney H,Mulugeta B,Roberts SA,Nardo LG

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the functional and sexual outcome of sigmoid vaginoplasty in patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Fifty-nine consecutive patients with MRKH syndrome. INTERVENTION(S):Forty-eight patients underwent sig...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Carrard C,Chevret-Measson M,Lunel A,Raudrant D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the LH receptor (LHR) expression patterns in human granulosa cells (GCs) from antral to preovulatory stages, and to investigate a correlation to oocyte function. DESIGN:Luteinized preovulatory GCs were obtained from preovulatory follicles aspirated during IVF (≥ 17 mm). The GCs from small- (<10 ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Maman E,Yung Y,Kedem A,Yerushalmi GM,Konopnicki S,Cohen B,Dor J,Hourvitz A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether antitrophoblast antibodies are associated with unexplained recurrent miscarriages, we used choriocarcinoma cells JEG-3, since these cells are negative for class I and II antigens, but they do express HLA-G, resembling an antigen expression of endovascular and interstitial trophoblasts. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Rogenhofer N,Ochsenkühn R,von Schönfeldt V,Assef RB,Thaler CJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of age on the hormonal, metabolic, and ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:University department of obstetrics and gynecology. PATIENT(S):Patients with PCOS (n = 1,212) and healthy women (n = 254). INTERVENTION(S):None. ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Panidis D,Tziomalos K,Macut D,Delkos D,Betsas G,Misichronis G,Katsikis I

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Compare the efficiency of two vitrification methods for single-blastomere cryopreservation with mouse or human embryos. DESIGN:Experimental prospective controlled study. SETTING:Research center. PATIENT(S):Human Blastomeres were obtained after biopsy. INTERVENTION(S):Mouse blastomeres were obtained after ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Valbuena D,Póo ME,Aguilar-Gallardo C,Martinez S,Cobo AC,Pellicer A,Simón C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine total ezrin expression (ezrin and phospho-ezrin) through the normal endometrial cycle and to correlate ezrin activation and localization with cytologic changes. DESIGN:Experimental laboratory study. SETTING:University medical centers. PATIENT(S):Reproductive-age women. INTERVENTION(S):A total o...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Tan O,Ornek T,Fadiel A,Carrick KS,Arici A,Doody K,Carr BR,Naftolin F

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the BET gene expression in human testis with spermatogenetic impairments; to examine BRDT protein expression in testis and semen. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Fertility clinic. PATIENT(S):Azoospermic men (n = 120) who underwent testicular sperm extraction and who were classified as eit...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Barda S,Paz G,Yogev L,Yavetz H,Lehavi O,Hauser R,Botchan A,Breitbart H,Kleiman SE

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that compared the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and control women. DESIGN:Meta-analysis and systematic review. SETTING:University practice. PATIENT(S):Cross-sectional studies comparing PCOS subjects ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Dokras A,Clifton S,Futterweit W,Wild R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the remodeling of large arteries according to age at menopause, duration of menopause, and use of hormone therapy (HT). DESIGN:A cross-sectional study consisting of baseline measurements of a multicentric randomized trial were used to evaluate arterial parameters. SETTING:The study was conducted...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Gompel A,Boutouyrie P,Joannides R,Christin-Maitre S,Kearny-Schwartz A,Kunz K,Laurent S,Boivin JM,Pannier B,Pornel B,Struijker-Boudier HA,Thuillez C,Van Bortel L,Zannad F,Pithois-Merli I,Jaillon P,Simon T

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of dienogest on the expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 in human endometrial epithelial cells. DESIGN:Prospective basic research study. SETTING:Pharmaceutical research center. PATIENT(S):None. INTERVENTION(S):Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S):TLR4 in the immortalized ...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Mita S,Shimizu Y,Notsu T,Imada K,Kyo S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study attitudes about posthumous assisted reproduction (PAR) in individuals presenting for assisted reproduction, to examine the degree of concordance of attitudes within couples, and to determine whether individuals can accurately predict the attitudes of their intimate partners. DESIGN:Cross sectional s...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nakhuda GS,Wang JG,Sauer MV

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the concentrations of angiopoietin 1 (ANGPT1) and ANGPT2 in individual human preovulatory follicles in relation to their diameter or volume to clarify the role of these molecules in folliculogenesis. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Research laboratory at Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japa...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Nishigaki A,Okada H,Tsuzuki T,Cho H,Yasuda K,Kanzaki H

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review the current approach to management of the adolescent varicocele which has evolved over the past two decades. Principles of observational, surgical and adjunctive management are discussed relative to significant clinical findings. A selective approach to surgical intervention is advocated with the go...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Diamond DA,Gargollo PC,Caldamone AA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the value of virtual hysterosalpingography (VHSG) in the diagnosis of bicornuate vs. septate uterus. DESIGN:Retrospective study of all cases with bicornuate or septate uterus that had VHSG during the last 3 years at our center. SETTING:Private fertility center and radiology institute with universit...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Carrascosa P,Sueldo C,Capuñay C,Baronio M,Papier S

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether older first-time mothers (≥37 years) have higher rates of postpartum depression compared with younger first-time mothers, controlling for mode of conception and known risk factors for postpartum depression. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Assisted reproductive technology (ART) c...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： McMahon CA,Boivin J,Gibson FL,Fisher JR,Hammarberg K,Wynter K,Saunders DM

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of antifreeze protein (AFP) supplementation during mouse oocyte vitrification on the survival, fertilization and embryonic development. DESIGN:Animal study. SETTING:University laboratory. ANIMAL(S):BDF-1 mice. INTERVENTION(S):In vivo-matured metaphase II oocytes were vitrified wi...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Jo JW,Jee BC,Lee JR,Suh CS

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of modified natural-cycle in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a valuable alternative to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in young poor responders and should be considered in patients who require IVF and demonstrate endocrinologic evidence of ovarian aging and in those who have had one or two canceled controlled...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Kadoch IJ,Phillips SJ,Bissonnette F

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify early ultrasound markers in pregnant patients that predict a favorable pregnancy outcome. DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. SETTING:Infertility patients in fertility clinic. PATIENT(S):1051 women with early pregnancies conceived after fertility treatment. INTERVENTION(S):None. MAIN OUT...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Bae S,Karnitis J

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate serum inhibin B as a predictor of poor ovarian response in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI) and to compare it with the performance of antimüllerian hormone (AMH). DESIGN:Meta-analysis. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENT(S):Patients undergo...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Tan R,Pu D,Liu L,Liu J,Wu J

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether patients support a mandatory single blastocyst transfer (mSBT) policy in IVF. DESIGN:Prospective survey study. SETTING:Academic hospital-based infertility center. PATIENT(S):Two hundred sixty-two female patients presenting for fresh or cryopreserved/thawed ET after IVF. INTERVENTION(S...

journal_title：Fertility and sterility

authors： Martini S,Van Voorhis BJ,Stegmann BJ,Sparks AE,Shochet T,Zimmerman MB,Ryan GL

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00