abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate DNA synthesis and epigenetic modification in mouse oocytes during the first cell cycle following the injection of human or hamster sperm. METHODS:Mouse oocytes following the injection of human and hamster sperm and cultured in M16 medium. RESULTS:Male and female pronucleus formation, DNA synthesis...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Xu YN,Cui XS,Tae JC,Jin YX,Kim NH

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Diminished reproductive capacity is a devastating consequence of life-sparing therapies for childhood malignancy. In 2006, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published fertility preservation recommendations (ASCOR) emphasizing the importance of early discussion and intervention for fertility prese...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Köhler TS,Kondapalli LA,Shah A,Chan S,Woodruff TK,Brannigan RE

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:karyotype is a well established technique in the study of spontaneous miscarriages but is associated with selective overgrowth of maternal cells and other culture artefact (spp) such as tetraploidy, which could mask the true karyotype of the conceptus. METHODS:328 cases of pregnancy losses were studied by kary...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Dória S,Lima V,Carvalho B,Moreira ML,Sousa M,Barros A,Carvalho F

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:this study was conducted on the effects of vitrification cryotop method on gene expression of mature oocytes in Mus musculus. METHODS:transcript analyses of three mouse genes, namely Mater, Hook1 and Sod1, were performed upon non-vitrified and vitrified oocytes with different concentrations of dimethyl sulfoxi...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Habibi A,Farrokhi N,Moreira da Silva F,Bettencourt BF,Bruges-Armas J,Amidi F,Hosseini A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:to report a case of monozygotic monochorial diamniotic twins with discordant karyotypes. METHODS AND RESULTS:the pregnancy was achieved following a treatment cycle with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) for chromosomes X, Y, 13, 16, 18, 21, 22. One embryo euplo...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Tauwinklova G,Gaillyova R,Travnik P,Oracova E,Vesela K,Hromadova L,Vesely J,Musilova P,Rubes J,Kadlecova J,Slamova I,Makaturova E,Vranova V

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of Goldenhar syndrome in a couple receiving donated oocytes in an 'egg sharing' IVF cycle where the recipient of donor oocytes had Turner syndrome, hypothyroidism and gestational diabetes. METHODS:Case report RESULTS:Child born to oocyte recipient with Goldenhar syndrome CONCLUSIONS:We bel...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Gittins V,Kasraie J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To investigate the frequencies of AZF microdeletions and chromosomal abnormalities in infertile men from Northeastern China. Moreover, to compare the prevalence of these abnormalities with other countries and regions in the world. METHODS:305 infertile men were enrolled. A complete semen analysis and reproduc...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Wang RX,Fu C,Yang YP,Han RR,Dong Y,Dai RL,Liu RZ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To ascertain possible cell damage from cryopreservation, the ultrastructure of human oocytes cryopreserved by slow cooling was assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cryopreservation was performed through two protocols with one-step or two-step propanediol. Fresh control oocytes were examined for comparison. Samples ...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Coticchio G,Borini A,Distratis V,Maione M,Scaravelli G,Bianchi V,Macchiarelli G,Nottola SA

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review and discuss the pathophysiology and prevention strategies for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is a condition that may occur in up to 20% of the high risk women submitted to assisted reproductive technology cycles. METHODS:The English language literature on these topics were reviewed t...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Nastri CO,Ferriani RA,Rocha IA,Martins WP

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To observe the differences in pregnancy rates (PRs), delivery rates, and abortion rates associated with frozen-embryo-transfer (FET)-based use of post-thawing embryos with different numbers of blastomeres. METHODS:959 FET cycles and 361 successful FET cycles performed between January 2007 and December 2007. Co...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Zhang S,Lu C,Lin G,Gong F,Lu G

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objectives were to test how the source of oocytes and semen impacted vitrification of large numbers of bovine oocytes and subsequent IVF and early embryo development to test procedures that may assist with assisted reproductive technologies in humans. METHODS:Bovine oocytes were vitrified from follicles of...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Anchamparuthy VM,Dhali A,Lott WM,Pearson RE,Gwazdauskas FC

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Methylation of sperm DNA is impaired in many infertile men potentially adversely effecting reproductive outcomes. In somatic cells oxidative damage to DNA and hyperhomocysteinaemia are linked with DNA hypomethylation. The objective of this study was to investigate if these pathologies also impair sperm DNA meth...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Tunc O,Tremellen K

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study assessed pregnancy rates and obstetric outcomes in women with premature ovarian failure (Group A) with post-menopausal women > or =40 years (Group B) who had IVF +/- ICSI using donor eggs. METHODS:This was a retrospective analysis of 54 recipients with either premature ovarian failure or physiologic...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Ameratunga D,Weston G,Osianlis T,Catt J,Vollenhoven B

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This prospective study was designed to investigate whether anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels at basal and ovulation triggering day are associated with ovarian response and pregnancy outcome for in vitro fertilization (IVF). METHOD:60 infertility women undergoing IVF were prospectively studied. On day 3 of th...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Wu CH,Chen YC,Wu HH,Yang JG,Chang YJ,Tsai HD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether the success rate of ICSI is (1) related to the etiology of infertility or (2) adversely affected by a family history of potential genetic disorders. METHODS:All men with an ICSI indication in our hospital between 1994 and 2005 were included in our cohort study. Data on the ICSI process, ...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Maiburg M,Alizadeh B,Kastrop P,Lock M,Lans S,Giltay J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the impact of subtle progesterone (P4) rise on the day of HCG on pregnancy outcome in ICSI patients stimulated with long agonist protocol. METHODS:One hundred forty-nine consecutive controlled ovarian hyperstimulation cycles for ICSI using long luteal agonist protocol. RESULTS:Mean serum progester...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Saleh HA,Omran MS,Draz M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), whose genetic basis is not completely well understood, is the most common endocrine disorder in women and it typically develops during adolescence. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of FSHR, CYP17,...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Unsal T,Konac E,Yesilkaya E,Yilmaz A,Bideci A,Ilke Onen H,Cinaz P,Menevse A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report two successful antagonist IVF cycles; one ending up with pregnancy despite premature luteinization (case 1, aged 35 years), and the other with the retrieval of high quality oocytes despite premature ovulation (case 2, aged 39 years). METHODS:Serum LH was 36 and 47 IU/L on cycle day 7 before antagonis...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Sönmezer M,Pelin Cil A,Atabekoğlu C,Ozkavukçu S,Ozmen B

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease and hypertension are more frequently seen in patients with PCOS than in normal patients. We aimed at evaluating the distribution of Apo E alleles that can influence cardiovascular risk of the PCOS patients and control subjects. METHODS:In this study, 129 young women with PC...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Cetinkalp S,Karadeniz M,Erdogan M,Zengi A,Cetintas V,Tetik A,Eroglu Z,Kosova B,Ozgen AG,Saygili F,Yilmaz C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the association between phenotype and follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) genotype in women with ovarian dysfunction and patients with "poor response" to gonadotropin stimulation of ovulation. METHODS:FSHR gene SNPs were analyzed by PCR and RFLP. "Poor responders" (ovarian dysfunction) gro...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Livshyts G,Podlesnaja S,Kravchenko S,Sudoma I,Livshits L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effect of wearing powdered gloves during embryo transfer as compared to un-powdered gloves on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles. METHODS:Patients, undergoing embryo transfer procedures, were prospectively randomized into two groups: In the first (group A, n=356) group embryo transfer was perfor...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Hannoun A,Zreik TG,Ghaziri G,Abu Musa A,Awwad J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Frozen embryo transfer has been established as an indispensable ART procedure for both the effective use of surplus embryos and the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The frequency of frozen embryo transfer is increasing in our clinic, and we report that frozen embryo transfer is effective for pat...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Yanaihara A,Yorimitsu T,Motoyama H,Ohara M,Kawamura T

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The main drawback of ovarian cryopreservation followed by transplantation is that a large proportion of follicles are lost after transplantation. Thus, effects of erythropoietin (EPO) and desialylated EPO administration on the frozen-thawed canine ovarian xenotransplantation were examined. METHODS:The protecti...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Suzuki H,Ishijima T,Maruyama S,Yanagimoto Ueta Y,Abe Y,Saitoh H

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct a prospective randomized study in order to investigate the effect of recombinant HCG (rHCG) on oocyte nuclear and cytoplasm maturity compared to urinary HCG (uHCG), for inducing ovulation in women treated with ICSI for male factor infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We compared 89 patients randomly a...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Farrag A,Costantini A,Manna C,Grimaldi G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of follicle rupture on pregnancy rate in intrauterine insemination. MATERIAL AND METHOD:Retrospective cohort study. Evidence of follicle rupture was assessed by transvaginal ultrasonography following IUI. Two hundred ninety-six couples with unexplained infertility and 121 couples with ...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Kucuk T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Endometrial thickness is important for implantation. Little data addresses the etiology of persistently thin endometrium. We present a patient cohort in order to define common features and draw conclusions. METHODS:Thirteen out of 1,405 IVF patients repeatedly had thin unresponsive endometrium (<7 mm). Age, hi...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Shufaro Y,Simon A,Laufer N,Fatum M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Revise role of hormonal basal and dynamic tests, as well as ultrasonographic measures as ovarian reserve markers, in order to provide better counseling to subfertile couples. METHODS:Review of publications on the topic, with an emphasis on recent well designed articles. RESULTS:Currently available ovarian res...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： de Carvalho BR,Rosa e Silva AC,Rosa e Silva JC,dos Reis RM,Ferriani RA,Silva de Sá MF

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In vitro fertilisation has become a very common procedure in the infertility practice due to both accessibility and good success rates. DISCUSSION:Complications, however, are constant reminders that no procedure is totally safe. In this paper, we present a case of IVF pregnancy that presented with pelvic ...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Al-Kuran O,Beitawi S,Al-Mehaisen L

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To our knowledge, little is known about the effect of polarized and non-polarized uterine epithelial cells on cryopreserved embryo growth. This study was, therefore, set up to investigate the effect of these monolayers together with sequential culture media on vitrified-warmed mouse embryos in terms of blastocy...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Azadbakht M,Valojerdi MR

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM:Maternal stress perception is frequently alleged as a cause of infertility, miscarriages, late pregnancy complications or impaired fetal development. The purpose of the present review is to critically assess the biological and epidemiological evidence that considers the plausibility of a stress link to human re...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Nakamura K,Sheps S,Arck PC

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM:Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been used to suppress autoimmune and inflammatory disorders by a variety of mechanisms. Recently, the CD200 tolerance-promoting signal has been found to play a role in IVIG suppression of blood natural killer (NK) cells. Further, different types of IVIG have been reported t...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Clark DA,Wong K,Banwatt D,Chen Z,Liu J,Lee L,Gorczynski RM,Blajchman MA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prevalence of positive test for Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU), Mycoplasma hominis (MH), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections, and their corresponding Rubella status when undergoing workup for infertility. METHODS:Retrospective chart review to determine infection stat...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Imudia AN,Detti L,Puscheck EE,Yelian FD,Diamond MP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate sperm chromatin stability and its relationship with the rate of fertilization after procedures of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in a program of assisted reproduction. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Institute of Gynecology and Reproduction. PATIENTS:Thirty-three women with their respec...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： García J,Noriega-Hoces L,Gonzales GF

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare effectiveness of two different chemical zona thinning techniques. METHOD:We studied 163 patients who had experienced IVF or ICSI failures in two or more cycles. Patients were assigned to one of three groups: zona intact (n=72), partial thinning (n=59), or circumferential thinning (n=73). Before tran...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Yano K,Yano C,Kubo T,Ohashi I,Maeda N,Fukaya T

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study gene expression at single embryonic stem cell colony levels with a new RT-PCR protocol. METHODS:Forty-five mouse ES cell colonies were retrieved at the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th passages. The pluripotent state was analyzed for OCT-4 and Nanog, and beta-actin as a control for the presence of templ...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Tavares RL,Xu K,Zhang C,de Freitas V

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The pregnancy outcome and the chances of birth were assessed according to embryo quality after IVF or ICSI. METHODS:The implantation rate (IR), the loss of gestational sacs rate (LGSR), and birth rate (BR) were determined according to the cleavage stage and the integrity of blastomeres after day-2 homogeneous ...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Fauque P,Léandri R,Merlet F,Juillard JC,Epelboin S,Guibert J,Jouannet P,Patrat C

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effect of the cumulative exposure to estradiol (E(2)) during the follicular phase on IVF outcome. METHODS:Patients were stimulated with recombinant FSH after GnRH agonist suppression and had a day 3-embryo transfer. Estrogen exposure was determined as the area under the curve (AUC) for serum...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Arslan M,Bocca S,Arslan EO,Duran HE,Stadtmauer L,Oehninger S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the cleavage stage embryo quality by the correlation between the morphological features and blastocyst development rate to develop a new embryo grading system. METHODS:A retrospective analysis, including 216 cycles of cleavage stage embryo transfer and 251 cycles of blastocyst transfer. The corr...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Nomura M,Iwase A,Furui K,Kitagawa T,Matsui Y,Yoshikawa M,Kikkawa F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The mouse preimplantation embryo development (Ped) gene product, Qa-2, which is the homolog of human HLA-G, influences the rate of preimplantation embryonic development and overall reproductive success. The sex ratio in preimplantation embryos from Ped gene congenic mice was examined in order to determine wheth...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Byrne MJ,Newmark JA,Warner CM

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the clinical outcome of IVF treatment after pituitary suppression with two different oral contraceptives (OCs). METHODS:65 patients who received IVF treatment was classified into 2 groups based on the difference of OCs they used for pituitary suppression before ovarian hyperstimulation. Group 1 incl...

journal_title：Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics

authors： Chung MT,Tsai YC,Chen SH,Loo TC,Tang HH,Lin LY

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00