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Laptop computers with Wi-Fi decreases human sperm motility and increases sperm DNA fragmentation
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.102
We read with interest the article, “Use of laptop computers connected to internet through Wi-Fi decreases human sperm motility and increases sperm DNA fragmentation” by Avendaño et al. . However, we t...
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Jean-François Doré,
Marie-Christine Chignol
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Correspondence
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06 February 2012 |
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Reply of the Authors
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.103
We thank Drs. Doré and Chignol for their interest in and comments on our article . The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of laptop computers connected to the Internet through Wi-Fi on human...
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Conrado Avendaño
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Correspondence
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06 February 2012 |
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A tissue-engineered human endometrial stroma that responds to cues for secretory differentiation, decidualization, and menstruation
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.098
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 experimenta...
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Stacey C. Schutte,
Robert N. Taylor
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06 February 2012 |
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Degradation of actin nucleators affects cortical polarity of aged mouse oocytes
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.101
Objective: To investigate the molecular mechanism of mouse oocyte polarity loss during aging. Design: Experimental study. Setting: Academic basic research laboratory. Animal(s): Mice. Intervention(s):...
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Shao-Chen Sun,
Wei-Wei Gao,
Yong-Nan Xu,
Yong-Xun Jin,
Qing-Ling Wang,
Xi-Jun Yin,
Xiang-Shun Cui,
Nam-Hyung Kim
et al.
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06 February 2012 |
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Comprehensive chromosome screening is highly predictive of the reproductive potential of human embryos: a prospective, blinded, nonselection study
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.104
Objective: To determine both the negative and positive predictive values of comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) results for clinical outcome. Design: Data obtained from two prospective, double-bl...
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Richard T. Scott,
Kathleen Ferry,
Jing Su,
Xin Tao,
Katherine Scott,
Nathan R. Treff
et al.
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03 February 2012 |
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Growth differentiation factor 3 is induced by bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP-6) and BMP-7 and increases luteinizing hormone receptor messenger RNA expression in human granulosa cells
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.100
Objective: To examine the relevance of growth differentiation factor 3 (GDF-3) and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) cytokines in human ovary. Design: Molecular studies. Setting: Research laboratory. P...
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Jia Shi,
Osamu Yoshino,
Yutaka Osuga,
Ikumi Akiyama,
Miyuki Harada,
Kaori Koga,
Akihisa Fujimoto,
Tetsu Yano,
Yuji Taketani
et al.
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03 February 2012 |
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Glutathione peroxidase activity in seminal plasma and its relationship with classical sperm parameters and in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcome
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.097
Objective: To relate the glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity level in human seminal plasma with standard semen parameters and spermatozoa fertilization potential in terms of fertilization and pregna...
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Lorena Crisol,
Roberto Matorras,
Fermín Aspichueta,
Antonia Expósito,
Maria Luisa Hernández,
Maria Begoña Ruiz-Larrea,
Rosario Mendoza,
José Ignacio Ruiz-Sanz
et al.
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01 February 2012 |
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Reply of the Authors
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.108
We read with interest the Letter by Su and Sammel and wish to respond to their comments. We also wish to thank them for congratulating the investigators for exploring the intervention of intrauterine...
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Ragaa Mansour
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Correspondence
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30 January 2012 |
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Remarks from the Editor
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.109
In the July 2011 issue of this Fertility and Sterility and in an online supplement we discussed various aspects of study design and the requirements for registry of clinical trials . As pointed out by...
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David R. Meldrum
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Correspondence
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30 January 2012 |
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Can FSH co-trigger prevent OHSS?
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.105
FSH co-trigger after ovarian stimulation has been shown to improve oocyte competence and a recent report suggested that the FSH co-trigger can completely prevent OHSS. We report two cases of late OHSS...
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Mitchell P. Rosen,
David R. Meldrum
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Review article
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30 January 2012 |
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Interim analysis in clinical trials
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.107
Mansour and colleagues report a positive effect of intrauterine injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on implantation and clinical pregnancy rates (CPR) after in vitro fertilization with i...
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Hui-Chun Su,
Mary D. Sammel
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Correspondence
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30 January 2012 |
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In vitro effect of unacylated ghrelin and obestatin on human luteal cell function
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.096
Objective: To evaluate whether unacylated ghrelin and obestatin were able to influence human luteal cell function. The effect of these two ghrelin-related peptides on progesterone (P4), prostaglandin ...
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Federica Romani,
Antonio Lanzone,
Anna Tropea,
Alessandra Familiari,
Elisa Scarinci,
Michela Sali,
Giovanni Delogu,
Stefania Catino,
Rosanna Apa
et al.
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30 January 2012 |
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Committee opinion: role of tubal surgery in the era of assisted reproductive technology
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.031
There is a need to determine the optimal treatment methods for patients with tubal factor infertility. This document reviews the available treatments and discusses factors that must be considered when...
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The Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
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Short communication
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30 January 2012 |
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Transient expression of progesterone receptor and cathepsin-l in human granulosa cells during the periovulatory period
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.039
Objective: To study in vivo the progesterone receptor (PR) expression levels in human granulosa cells (GCs) during the periovulatory period and the affect of the protein kinase A (PKA) pathway on PR e...
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Víctor García,
Paulina Kohen,
Carola Maldonado,
Walter Sierralta,
Alex Muñoz,
Claudio Villarroel,
Jerome F. Strauss,
Luigi Devoto
et al.
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27 January 2012 |
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Ovarian response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in cancer patients is diminished even before oncological treatment
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.093
Objective: To evaluate the results of controlled ovarian stimulation before chemotherapy for oocyte vitrification to preserve fertility in women diagnosed with cancer and compare them with a historica...
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Javier Domingo,
Vicente Guillén,
Yanira Ayllón,
María Martínez,
Elkin Muñoz,
Antonio Pellicer,
Juan A. Garcia-Velasco
et al.
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Full-length article
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27 January 2012 |
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Outcomes of singleton births after blastocyst versus nonblastocyst transfer in assisted reproductive technology
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.032
Objective: To compare obstetric and perinatal outcomes of singleton births after assisted reproductive technology (ART) with blastocyst transfer (days 5 to 6) versus nonblastocyst transfer (days 2 to ...
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Dhanushi Fernando,
Jane L. Halliday,
Susan Breheny,
David Lindsay Healy
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27 January 2012 |
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Sphingosine pathway deregulation in endometriotic tissues
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.051
Objective: To investigate key genes expression of the sphingosine-1-phosphate pathway in endometriotic tissues. Design: A case-control laboratory study. Setting: Tertiary care university hospital. Pat...
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Pietro Santulli,
Louis Marcellin,
Jean-Christophe Noël,
Bruno Borghese,
Isabelle Fayt,
Daniel Vaiman,
Charles Chapron,
Céline Méhats
et al.
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Full-length article
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25 January 2012 |
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Detection of aneuploidy by array comparative genomic hybridization using cell lines to mimic a mosaic trophectoderm biopsy
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.048
Objective: To examine the effect of mosaicism in the array comparative genomic hybridization result during preimplantation genetic screening after blastocyst biopsy. Design: Experimental study. Settin...
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Thalia Mamas,
Anthony Gordon,
Anthony Brown,
Joyce Harper,
Sioban SenGupta
et al.
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25 January 2012 |
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Is there a place for corifollitropin alfa in IVF/ICSI cycles? A systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.092
Objective: To evaluate the role of corifollitropin alfa, a newly developed weekly administrated long-acting recombinant FSH (rFSH), as an alternative for daily rFSH administration in women undergoing ...
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Mohamed Abdelfattah Mahmoud Youssef,
Madelon van Wely,
Ismail Aboulfoutouh,
Walid El-Khyat,
Fulco van der Veen,
Hesham Al-Inany
et al.
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Full-length article
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24 January 2012 |
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Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency presenting as endometrial hyperplasia with uterine bleeding in a 67-year-old woman
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.089
Objective: To report for the first time a case of postmenopausal endometrial hyperplasia caused by nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency (NC21OHD). The specific combination of mutations associated with...
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Marguerite B. Vigliani,
John E. Buster
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Preventing severe OHSS has many different facets
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.095
Only 20 years ago we had no understanding of what causes OHSS. The review by Soares chronicles a remarkable story defining granulosa cell (GC) VEGF as the mediator of this syndrome, culminating in tr...
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David R. Meldrum
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Short communication
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23 January 2012 |
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Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: a review of 245 consecutive cases managed by a multidisciplinary approach with vaginal dilators
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.038
Objective: To understand the efficacy of vaginal dilators in the management of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. Design: Retrospective sequential study. Setting: Hospital. Patient(s): 24...
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D. Keith Edmonds,
Gillian L. Rose,
Michelle G. Lipton,
Julie Quek
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Fertility preservation for social indications: a cost-based decision analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.029
Objective: Age-related infertility remains a problem that assisted reproductive techniques (ART) have limited ability to overcome. Correspondingly, because an increasing number of women are choosing t...
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Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron,
William A. Grobman,
Magdy P. Milad
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Etiology of OHSS and use of dopamine agonists
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.046
Vascular endothelial growth factor is the factor that causes increased capillary permeability and therefore the most serious manifestations of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Dopamine agonists can ...
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Sérgio Reis Soares
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Short communication
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23 January 2012 |
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Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor gene polymorphisms are not associated with ovarian reserve markers
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.040
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...
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Lamiya Mohiyiddeen,
William G. Newman,
Helen McBurney,
Betselot Mulugeta,
Stephen A. Roberts,
Luciano G. Nardo
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Quadruplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for molecular diagnosis of Y-chromosomal microdeletions
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.088
Objective: To develop a rapid and reliable method for molecular diagnosis of Y-chromosomal microdeletions. Design: Study of diagnostic accuracy. Setting: Molecular diagnostics laboratories in three ho...
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Qiwei Guo,
Fenghua Lan,
Liangpu Xu,
Yu Jiang,
Li Xiao,
Hailong Huang,
Yulin Zhou
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Mild induced testicular and epididymal hyperthermia alters sperm chromatin integrity in men
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.025
Objective: To investigate the effects of a mild induced testicular and epididymal hyperthermia (+2°C) on sperm chromatin integrity in men. Design: Experimental prospective study. Setting: University h...
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Gulfam Ahmad,
Nathalie Moinard,
Camille Esquerré-Lamare,
Roger Mieusset,
Louis Bujan
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Adiponectin and leptin systems in human endometrium during window of implantation
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.042
Objective: To measure the expression of adiponectin, leptin, and their respective receptors in the human endometria of fertile women compared with women with unexplained recurrent implantation failure...
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Esther Dos Santos,
Valérie Serazin,
Corinne Morvan,
Antoine Torre,
Robert Wainer,
Philippe de Mazancourt,
Marie-Noëlle Dieudonné
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Predictors of pregnancy and live birth after insemination in couples with unexplained or male-factor infertility
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.090
Objective: To identify risk factors for pregnancy outcomes in couples treated with intracervical or intrauterine insemination, with or without superovulation for unexplained or male-factor infertility...
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Hao Huang,
Karl R. Hansen,
Pamela Factor-Litvak,
Sandra A. Carson,
David S. Guzick,
Nanette Santoro,
Michael P. Diamond,
Esther Eisenberg,
Heping Zhang,
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Cooperative Reproductive Medicine Network
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Can the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System (SART CORS) be used to accurately report clinic total reproductive potential (TRP)?
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.091
Objective: To assess whether total reproductive potential (TRP), the chance of a live birth from each fresh cycle (fresh cycle plus frozen transfers), could be calculated from the national Society for...
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Judy E. Stern,
Timothy N. Hickman,
Donna Kinzer,
Alan S. Penzias,
G. David Ball,
William E. Gibbons
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Effect of oocyte quality on blastocyst development after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in a sheep model
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.043
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. De...
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Maria G. Catalá,
Dolors Izquierdo,
Maria Rodríguez-Prado,
Sondes Hammami,
Maria-Teresa Paramio
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Birth outcomes after spontaneous or assisted conception among infertile Australian women aged 28 to 36 years: a prospective, population-based study
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.033
Objective: To examine the extent to which the odds of birth, pregnancy, or adverse birth outcomes are higher among women aged 28 to 36 years who use fertility treatment compared with untreated women. ...
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Danielle L. Herbert,
Jayne C. Lucke,
Annette J. Dobson
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Severe maternal morbidity in ectopic pregnancy is not associated with maternal factors but may be associated with quality of care
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.021
Objective: To study the association between patient-related risk factors and severe maternal morbidity in women with tubal ectopic pregnancy (EP). Furthermore, to identify substandard care factors in ...
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Norah M. van Mello,
Carlijn S. Zietse,
Femke Mol,
Joost J. Zwart,
Jos van Roosmalen,
Kitty W. Bloemenkamp,
Willem M. Ankum,
Fulco van der Veen,
Ben Willem J. Mol,
Petra J. Hajenius
et al.
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Temporal trends in clomiphene citrate use: a population-based study
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.034
Objective: To examine temporal trends in clomiphene citrate use and sociodemographic characteristics associated with treatment initiation and duration. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Bri...
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Sarka Lisonkova,
K.S. Joseph
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Full-length article
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23 January 2012 |
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Epistasis between the HSD17B4 and TG polymorphisms is associated with premature ovarian failure
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.044
Objective: To identify whether epistasis between TG and HSD17B4 and whether polymorphisms in HSD17B4 are associated with premature ovarian failure (POF). Design: Case-control genetic association study...
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Jung-A Pyun,
Sunshin Kim,
Dong Hyun Cha,
Jeong-Jae Ko,
KyuBum Kwack
et al.
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Full-length article
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20 January 2012 |
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Agonist and antagonist coast
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.094
The use of GnRH-a in ovarian stimulation permitted stronger stimulation resulting in an increased incidence of OHSS. The first Cochrane review comparing GnRH agonist and GnRH antagonist protocols for ...
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Mohamed Aboulghar
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Short communication
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20 January 2012 |
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Pre-emptive effect of ibuprofen versus placebo on pain relief and success rates of medical abortion: a double-blind, randomized, controlled study
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.041
Objective: To determine the efficacy of pre-emptive administration of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen vs. a placebo on pain relief during medical abortion and to evaluate whe...
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Sarit Avraham,
Itai Gat,
Nir-Ram Duvdevani,
Jigal Haas,
Yair Frenkel,
Daniel S. Seidman
et al.
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Full-length article
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20 January 2012 |
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Chemokine CCL2 enhances survival and invasiveness of endometrial stromal cells in an autocrine manner by activating Akt and MAPK/Erk1/2 signal pathway
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.049
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 i...
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Ming-Qing Li,
Hua-Ping Li,
Yu-Han Meng,
Xiao-Qiu Wang,
Xiao-Yong Zhu,
Jie Mei,
Da-Jin Li
et al.
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Full-length article
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20 January 2012 |
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Is cryopreservation of embryos a legitimate surrogate marker of embryo quality in studies of assisted reproductive technology conducted using national databases?
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.050
Objective: To investigate whether cryopreservation of supernumerary embryos is a good surrogate for embryo quality. Design: Retrospective study of 6,859 assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles f...
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Judy E. Stern,
Ellice S. Lieberman,
Maurizio Macaluso,
Catherine Racowsky
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Full-length article
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20 January 2012 |
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Risk of obstructive sleep apnea in obese and nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy reproductively normal women
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.024
Objective: To study the risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a group of nonobese and obese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and control women. Design: Prospective study. Setting: Academic tertiar...
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Babak Mokhlesi,
Bert Scoccia,
Theodore Mazzone,
Susan Sam
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Full-length article
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19 January 2012 |
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Comment on, “Increase of success rate for women undergoing embryo transfer by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled study”
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.052
It is widely known that embryo quality affects pregnancy and live birth rates. Nevertheless, in their article, “Increase of success rate for women undergoing embryo transfer by transcutaneous electric...
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Sergio P. Gonçalves
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Correspondence
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18 January 2012 |
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Reply of the authors
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.053
We welcome Dr Gonçalves’ comment on our study and present our answers.
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Rong Zhang,
Ji-Sheng Han
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Correspondence
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18 January 2012 |
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Thyroid function during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation as part of in vitro fertilization
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.023
Objective: To determine the exact nature and timing of alterations in thyroid function throughout controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH). Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: University ferti...
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Clarisa R. Gracia,
Christopher B. Morse,
Grace Chan,
Samantha Schilling,
Maureen Prewitt,
Mary D. Sammel,
Susan J. Mandel
et al.
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Full-length article
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18 January 2012 |
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Oocyte mitochondrial bioenergy potential and oxidative stress: within-/between-subject, in vivo versus in vitro maturation, and age-related variations in a sheep model
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.014
Objective: To analyze within-/between-subject, in vivo versus in vitro maturation (IVM), and age-related variations of mitochondrial (mt) bioenergy potential and oxidative status of metaphase II (MII)...
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Nicola Antonio Martino,
Giovanni Michele Lacalandra,
Manuel Filioli Uranio,
Barbara Ambruosi,
Michele Caira,
Fabio Silvestre,
Flavia Pizzi,
Salvatore Desantis,
Gianluca Accogli,
Maria Elena Dell’Aquila
et al.
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Full-length article
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18 January 2012 |
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High expression of luteinizing hormone receptors messenger RNA by human cumulus granulosa cells is in correlation with decreased fertilization
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.027
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: Lutein...
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Ettie Maman,
Yuval Yung,
Alon Kedem,
Gil M. Yerushalmi,
Sarah Konopnicki,
Berta Cohen,
Jehoshua Dor,
Ariel Hourvitz
et al.
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Full-length article
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18 January 2012 |
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Does colorectal endometriosis alter intestinal functions? A prospective manometric and questionnaire-based study
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.019
Objective: To objectively evaluate using anorectal manometry whether endometriotic nodules influence intestinal function and to reveal subjective intestinal dysfunctions in patients with rectosigmoid ...
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Mohamed Mabrouk,
Giulia Ferrini,
Giulia Montanari,
Nadine Di Donato,
Diego Raimondo,
Vincenzo Stanghellini,
Roberto Corinaldesi,
Renato Seracchioli
et al.
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Full-length article
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18 January 2012 |
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Agonist trigger with aggressive luteal support
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.020
Although gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) trigger is effective in the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, lower conception rates have been reported. Intensive luteal phase s...
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Lawrence Engmann,
Claudio Benadiva
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Short communication
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16 January 2012 |
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Sexuality after sigmoid vaginoplasty in patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.015
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 hosp...
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Caroline Carrard,
Marie Chevret-Measson,
Aude Lunel,
Daniel Raudrant
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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The relationship between follicle development and progesterone receptor membrane component-1 expression in women undergoing in vitro fertilization
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.026
Objective: To determine the relationship between progesterone receptor membrane component-1 (PGRMC1) expression and the outcome of IVF treatment. Design: A prospective study in which PGRMC1 messenger ...
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Alyaa Elassar,
Xiufang Liu,
Victoria Scranton,
Carol A. Wu,
John J. Peluso
et al.
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Developmental programming: prenatal testosterone excess disrupts anti-Müllerian hormone expression in preantral and antral follicles
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.028
Objective: To investigate the impact of prenatal T excess on the expression of key ovarian regulators implicated in follicular recruitment and persistence using a large animal model of polycystic ovar...
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Almudena Veiga-Lopez,
Wen Ye,
Vasantha Padmanabhan
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Nitric oxide synthase and tyrosine nitration in idiopathic asthenozoospermia: an immunohistochemical study
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.022
Objective: To characterize the expression pattern of constitutive and inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in spermatozoa isolated from normospermic fertile donors and asthenozoospermic infertile pat...
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Eleonora Salvolini,
Eddi Buldreghini,
Guendalina Lucarini,
Arianna Vignini,
Roberto Di Primio,
Giancarlo Balercia
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13 January 2012 |
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The association between circulating levels of antimüllerian hormone and follicle number, androgens, and menstrual cycle characteristics in young women
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.017
Objective: To investigate the association between serum antimüllerian hormone (AMH) and other reproductive parameters in young women. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: University hospital. Patie...
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Susanne Lund Kristensen,
Cecilia Høst Ramlau-Hansen,
Claus Yding Andersen,
Erik Ernst,
Sjurdur Frodi Olsen,
Jens Peter Bonde,
Anne Vested,
Gunnar Toft
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13 January 2012 |
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CD11c+HLADR+ dendritic cells are present in human ovarian follicular fluid, and their maturity correlates with serum estradiol levels in response to gonadotropins
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.030
Objective: To determine whether dendritic cells (DCs), innate immune cells that specialize in initiation and modulation of immune responses, are present in ovarian follicular fluid (FF) and whether th...
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Ofer Fainaru,
Shay Hantisteanu,
Nechami Rotfarb,
Medeia Michaeli,
Mordechai Hallak,
Adrian Ellenbogen
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13 January 2012 |
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A randomized assessor-blind trial comparing highly purified hMG and recombinant FSH in a GnRH antagonist cycle with compulsory single-blastocyst transfer
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.016
Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of highly purified menotropin (hphMG) and recombinant FSH (rFSH) for controlled ovarian stimulation in a GnRH antagonist cycle with compulsory single-blas...
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Paul Devroey,
Antonio Pellicer,
Anders Nyboe Andersen,
Joan-Carles Arce,
Menopur in GnRH Antagonist Cycles with Single Embryo Transfer (MEGASET) Trial Group
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13 January 2012 |
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Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.007
Objective: To evaluate the effect of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Patient(s): Women undergoing IVF in randomized controlled trials...
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Cui Hong Zheng,
Guang Ying Huang,
Ming Min Zhang,
Wei Wang
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12 January 2012 |
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Oocyte meiotic-stage-specific differences in spindle depolymerization in response to temperature changes monitored with polarized field microscopy and immunocytochemistry
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.018
Objective: To compare the polymerization status of mouse oocyte spindles exposed to various temperatures at various stages of meiosis. Design: Experimental animal study. Setting: University animal lab...
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Claudia Gomes,
Mariana Merlini,
Jeremy Konheim,
Paulo Serafini,
Eduardo L.A. Motta,
Edmund C. Baracat,
Gary D. Smith
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12 January 2012 |
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Recombinant H2 relaxin inhibits apoptosis and induces cell proliferation in cultured leiomyoma cells without affecting those in cultured normal myometrial cells
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.011
Objective: To evaluate the effects of human relaxin on proliferation and apoptosis in cultured human uterine leiomyoma cells and normal myometrial cells. Design: In vitro experiment. Setting: Research...
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Kaho Suzuki,
Koji Nakabayashi,
Ai Y. Yamada,
Romana S.Z. Lodhi,
Rhoichi Hazama,
Yasuhiko Ebina,
Hideto Yamada
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09 January 2012 |
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Agonist triggering plus vitrification of oocyte or embryos
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.010
Agonist triggering combined with oocyte vitrification and ET in a subsequent natural cycle avoids ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in patients at risk and shows excellent cycle outcome.
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Juan A. Garcia-Velasco
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05 January 2012 |
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Which patients pursue fertility preservation treatments? A multicenter analysis of the predictors of fertility preservation in women with breast cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.008
Objective: To evaluate predictors of undergoing fertility preservation treatment (FPT) in women with breast cancer. Design: Secondary analysis of a clinical database. Setting: Three academic fertility...
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Jayeon Kim,
Kutluk Oktay,
Clarisa Gracia,
Sanghoon Lee,
Christopher Morse,
Jennifer E. Mersereau
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05 January 2012 |
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11-deoxy prostaglandin F2α, a thromboxane A2 receptor agonist, partially alleviates embryo crowding in Lpar3(−/−) females
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.12.004
Objective: To determine cyclooxygenase-derived prostanoid signaling in alleviating embryo crowding in the Lpar3(−/−) females. Design: Experimental mouse model. Setting: Research laboratories. Animal(s...
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Xiaoqin Ye,
Honglu Diao,
Jerold Chun
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05 January 2012 |