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View article: Embryo Transfer Procedural Parameters Do Not Predict IVF Cycle Outcome
Embryo Transfer Procedural Parameters Do Not Predict IVF Cycle Outcome Open
Background: this study aims to assess the effect of embryo transfer (ET) performance parameters of a technical nature on IVF outcome. Methods: A total of 1417 ETs from a single IVF center were included in this prospective observational stu…
View article: P-522 Embryo transfer procedural parameters do not predict IVF cycle outcome
P-522 Embryo transfer procedural parameters do not predict IVF cycle outcome Open
Study question Do embryo transfer (ET) procedural parameters affect the clinical outcome, in terms of positive human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), clinical pregnancy and live-birth? Summary answer Observation of ET procedural parameters, e…
View article: Commercially Available Molecular Approaches to Evaluate Endometrial Receptivity: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis of the Literature
Commercially Available Molecular Approaches to Evaluate Endometrial Receptivity: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis of the Literature Open
Despite the advances in the field of reproductive medicine, implantation failure represents a challenging condition affecting 10–30% of patients subjected to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Research has focused on the identification of molec…
View article: The Role of Uterine Natural Killer Cells on Recurrent Miscarriage and Recurrent Implantation Failure: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
The Role of Uterine Natural Killer Cells on Recurrent Miscarriage and Recurrent Implantation Failure: From Pathophysiology to Treatment Open
Uterine natural killer (uNK) cells constitute a unique uterine leucocyte subpopulation facilitating implantation and maintaining pregnancy. Herein, we critically analyze current evidence regarding the role of uNK cells in the events entail…
View article: The Current Evidence Regarding COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Where Are We Now and Where Should We Head to Next?
The Current Evidence Regarding COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Where Are We Now and Where Should We Head to Next? Open
Despite the volume of publications dedicated to unraveling the biological characteristics and clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2, available data on pregnant patients are limited. In the current review of literature, we present an overvi…
View article: Getting to Know Endometriosis-Related Infertility Better: A Review on How Endometriosis Affects Oocyte Quality and Embryo Development
Getting to Know Endometriosis-Related Infertility Better: A Review on How Endometriosis Affects Oocyte Quality and Embryo Development Open
Endometriosis-related infertility describes a case of deteriorated fecundity when endometriosis is diagnosed. Numerous mechanisms have been proposed in an effort to delineate the multifaceted pathophysiology that induces impairment of repr…
View article: Abnormal fertilization in ICSI and its association with abnormal semen parameters
Abnormal fertilization in ICSI and its association with abnormal semen parameters Open
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) efficiently addresses male factor infertility. However, the occurrence of abnormal fertilization, mainly characterized by abnormal pronuclei (PN) patterns, merits investigation. To investigate abnorm…
View article: Reporting on the Role of miRNAs and Affected Pathways on the Molecular Backbone of Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis Mapping of Future Research
Reporting on the Role of miRNAs and Affected Pathways on the Molecular Backbone of Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis Mapping of Future Research Open
Ovarian insufficiency is identified as a perplexing entity in the long list of pathologies impairing fertility dynamics. The three distinct classifications of ovarian insufficiency are poor ovarian response, premature ovarian insufficiency…
View article: Early Onset Preeclampsia Diagnosis Prior to the 20th Week of Gestation in a Twin Pregnancy Managed via Selective Reduction of an Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus: A Case Report and Literature Review
Early Onset Preeclampsia Diagnosis Prior to the 20th Week of Gestation in a Twin Pregnancy Managed via Selective Reduction of an Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
A single, healthy, 44-year-old perimenopausal woman pursuing a pregnancy, employed donor embryos, resulting to a dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy. In the 18th week of gestation severe symptoms indicated early onset preeclampsia report…
View article: Reactivating Ovarian Function through Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Intraovarian Infusion: Pilot Data on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Poor Responder Women
Reactivating Ovarian Function through Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Intraovarian Infusion: Pilot Data on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Poor Responder Women Open
Intraovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion was recently introduced in the context of addressing ovarian insufficiency. Reporting on its effectiveness prior to adopting in clinical routine practice is imperative. This study aims to pr…
View article: Assessing Clinical Embryology Research: A Global Bibliometric Analysis
Assessing Clinical Embryology Research: A Global Bibliometric Analysis Open
Background and Objectives: The evaluative strength of available bibliometric tools in the field of clinical embryology has never been examined in the literature. The aim is to bring insight regarding the identity of clinical embryology res…
View article: Could the Age Difference of a Single Calendar Year between Patients Undergoing IVF at 34, 35 or at 36 Years Old Affect the IVF Outcome? A Retrospective Data Analysis
Could the Age Difference of a Single Calendar Year between Patients Undergoing IVF at 34, 35 or at 36 Years Old Affect the IVF Outcome? A Retrospective Data Analysis Open
Background and Objectives: Clinicians are called to overcome age-related challenges in decision making during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible impact of a single calendar year di…
View article: Assessing Clinical Embryology research: A global bibliometric analysis
Assessing Clinical Embryology research: A global bibliometric analysis Open
Background: The evaluative strength of available bibliometric tools in the field of clinical embryology has never been examined in the literature. This work aims to uniquely bring insight regarding the identity of clinical embryology resea…
View article: Novel Approaches in Addressing Ovarian Insufficiency in 2019: Are We There Yet?
Novel Approaches in Addressing Ovarian Insufficiency in 2019: Are We There Yet? Open
Ovarian insufficiency is described as a multifaceted issue typically encountered in the field of assisted reproduction. The three main identified diagnoses of ovarian insufficiency include premature ovarian failure (POF), poor ovarian resp…
View article: The Impact of the Economic Recession in Greece on Assisted Reproduction Demand: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study
The Impact of the Economic Recession in Greece on Assisted Reproduction Demand: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study Open
Background and objectives: Since 2009, the decline of the Greek economy has been in the spotlight of the world’s financial agenda. This study assesses the economic crisis’ impact on assisted reproduction demand dynamics. Materials and Meth…
View article: Investigating Stress Response during Vaginal Delivery and Elective Cesarean Section through Assessment of Levels of Cortisol, Interleukin 6 (IL-6), Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1)
Investigating Stress Response during Vaginal Delivery and Elective Cesarean Section through Assessment of Levels of Cortisol, Interleukin 6 (IL-6), Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) Open
Background: How do stress related phenomena during labor differ between vaginal delivery (VD) and elective cesarean section (CS), remains of heightened interest. The purpose of this study is to investigate discrepancies regarding the stres…
View article: A Case Series on Natural Conceptions Resulting in Ongoing Pregnancies in Menopausal and Prematurely Menopausal Women Following Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment
A Case Series on Natural Conceptions Resulting in Ongoing Pregnancies in Menopausal and Prematurely Menopausal Women Following Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment Open
Since the introduction of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in medical practice, various studies have documented that implementing PRP can enhance healing and the anti-aging process, employing angiogenesis regeneration due to the multi…
View article: Cleavage Stage versus Blastocyst Stage Embryo Transfer in Oocyte Donation Cycles
Cleavage Stage versus Blastocyst Stage Embryo Transfer in Oocyte Donation Cycles Open
Background and Objective: During the last few years, a trend has been noted towards embryos being transferred at the blastocyst stage, which has been associated with improved rates regarding implantation and clinical pregnancy in compariso…
View article: The Role of Laparoscopic Investigation in Enabling Natural Conception and Avoiding in vitro Fertilization Overuse for Infertile Patients of Unidentified Aetiology and Recurrent Implantation Failure Following in vitro Fertilization
The Role of Laparoscopic Investigation in Enabling Natural Conception and Avoiding in vitro Fertilization Overuse for Infertile Patients of Unidentified Aetiology and Recurrent Implantation Failure Following in vitro Fertilization Open
The present study aims to explore the effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery on women presenting with infertility, of unidentified aetiology according to the standard infertility investigation, and recurrent failed In Vitro Fertilization (I…
View article: The Impact of Thyroid Autoantibodies Positivity on In Vitro Fertilization Outcome: A Comprehensive Review
The Impact of Thyroid Autoantibodies Positivity on In Vitro Fertilization Outcome: A Comprehensive Review Open
The great majority of the published studies demonstrated that TAA presence in euthyroid women does not appear to be associated with statistically significant different outcomes following IVF treatment. A trend towards a higher miscarriage …
View article: Evaluation of the Second Follicular Wave Phenomenon in Natural Cycle Assisted Reproduction: A Key Option for Poor Responders through Luteal Phase Oocyte Retrieval
Evaluation of the Second Follicular Wave Phenomenon in Natural Cycle Assisted Reproduction: A Key Option for Poor Responders through Luteal Phase Oocyte Retrieval Open
Background: Emergence of Luteal Phase Oocyte Retrieval (LuPOR) may revolutionize the practice regarding the time-sensitive nature of poor responders ascertaining a higher number of oocytes, in a shorter amount of time. This may be especial…