BACKGROUND: The optimal endometrial preparation protocol for frozen embryo transfer (FET) remains controversial, with different cycle regimens and luteal phase support strategies across studies yielding conflicting results. This study aimed…
The revised American Fertility Society classification system has been most used after surgery by all consensus on endometriosis fertility. However, it does not predict pregnancy. The EFI score has been recently developed to aim at predictin…
OBJECTIVE: To show an external validation of the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) and to observe cumulated pregnancy rates after infertility management combining surgery and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). DESIGN: Observationa…
The use of laparoscopy in infertility is currently controversial. However, laparoscopic treatment of tubal and peritoneal disease, or endometriosis improves natural fecundity and ART results. The use of laparoscopy in unexplained infertilit…
OBJECTIVE: To determine prognostic factors for a second live birth, after a first child obtained through assisted reproductive techniques (ART). DESIGN: Observational study from January 2004 to December 2014. SETTING: Tertiary care univer…
OBJECTIVE: To assess adhesion formation and fertility outcome after transient abdominal ovariopexy performed in patients with severe endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study including 218 patients who underwent surgery for severe e…
PURPOSE: Evaluate the effect of short gamete incubation on fertilization rate and embryo quality. METHODS: A prospective study has been performed. Two thousand five hundred and forty seven sibling oocytes from 240 couples undergoing IVF at…
PURPOSE: To compare the efficiency and efficacy of two recombinant human FSH (r-FSH) and urinary (u-FSH) preparations in patients undergoing superovulation for IVF-ET using a short-term gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) (Tript…
Performance of intra-uterine insemination (IIU) is generally advocated as a first line therapy for infertility related to cercical hostility, male factor, unexplained infertility or mild endometriosis. IIU are usually performed following st…
PURPOSE: The hormonal response (flare-up) following administration of a standard dose (100 micrograms) or a low dose (25 micrograms) of gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) (Triptorelin) was compared in patients prior to an in vi…