Baris Ata

RESEARCH QUESTION: How can outcomes in programmed frozen embryo transfers (FET) be improved, and what are the key areas where more research is needed? DESIGN: Using a Delphi-consensus framework, a scientific committee comprising five exper…

Endometriomas can be managed through various approaches, including careful observation, medical suppressive therapy, or surgical intervention. Malignancy is rarely a concern in women of reproductive age, making pain relief and the managemen…

PURPOSE: This study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a PPOS protocol in poor prognosis patients undergoing IVF with DuoStim and PGT-A versus the conventional protocol with GnRH antagonist. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study encompassin…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis-related infertility and its treatment with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have been broadly researched. Yet, underlying mechanisms of infertility, particularly in the absence of tubal dysfunction, remain …

The commonly used 7 mm threshold for endometrial thickness in assisted reproductive technology lacks strong evidence and stems from outdated data. Recent studies show that live birth outcomes are comparable even with linings of less than 7 …

The aim of this systematic review was to identify clinical decision support algorithms (CDSAs) proposed for assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) and to evaluate their effectiveness in improving ART cycles at every stage vs traditional …

As a chronic inflammatory disease, endometriosis generates fibrosis and anatomic distortion, which add extra-challenges to assisted reproductive technology cycles and requires a personalized approach. Patients with endometriomas have signif…

How endometriosis causes infertility, with the exception of tubal dysfunction caused by adhesions, is unclear. The inflammatory milieu in the pelvis and impaired receptivity of the eutopic endometrium are considered to be possible factors. …

This guideline was prepared by the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine to define the conditions and requirements for an outsourced preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) programme in line with the experience and needs of practitioners. …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss optimal management of an assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle in women with endometriosis. RECENT FINDINGS: New studies involving euploid embryo transfers provide more insight on the etiology of endome…

BACKGROUND: This study compared outcomes of the standard 6000 IU human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger with a dual trigger comprised of 6000 IU hCG and 1 mg leuprolide acetate for final oocyte maturation in an intracytoplasmic sperm in…

We aimed to answer one key question, that was not previously addressed as to whether serum progesterone (P4-hCG day) and its co-variates (estradiol (E2-hCG day) and the number of retrieved oocytes) of a given cycle can be predictive of the …

Dysbiosis in the genital tract or gut microbiome can be associated with endometriosis. We sampled vaginal, cervical and gut microbiota from 14 women with histology proven stage 3/4 endometriosis and 14 healthy controls. The V3 and V4 region…

BACKGROUND: The female genital tract is not exposed to seminal plasma during standard assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles. However, it is thought that the inflammatory reaction triggered by seminal plasma may be beneficial by indu…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether endometrioma is associated with a progressive decline in ovarian reserve, and to compare the rate of decline with natural decline in ovarian reserve. DESIGN: Prospective, observational study. SETTING: Tertia…

Whether endometriomas grow because of supraphysiological oestradiol levels attained during ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction techniques is a concern. In this prospective study, 25 women with 28 endometriomas underwent three-dime…

Study question Are live birth rates (LBR) different after ART cycles between women with primary or recurrent endometrioma? Summary answer Women with recurrent endometrioma have similar LBR as compared to patients with primary endometrioma. …

STUDY QUESTİON: Are live birth rates (LBR) different after ART cycles between women with primary or recurrent endometrioma? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with recurrent endometrioma have similar LBR as compared to patients with primary endometrio…

BACKGROUND: The use of power morcellation (PM) in abdominal and pelvic surgery has been discouraged and even banned in some institutions because of the risk of spreading malignant cells, although some authorities maintain that PM can be an …

We reviewed the literature to determine whether different hemostatic methods used following laparoscopic endometrioma excision have differing effects on ovarian reserve. We performed a systematic literature search using the Cochrane Central…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The effect of endometrioma on ovulatory function and ovarian reserve was unclear. Conflicting opinions exist regarding effect of endometrioma excision on ovarian reserve. RECENT FINDINGS: Endometriomas do not seem to aff…

Endometriosis is a chronic disease mostly affecting women at reproductive age. There is a clear association between endometriosis and infertility; however, exact mechanisms are unknown. Some evidence suggests an adverse effect on oocytes. E…

OBJECTIVE: To compare complication rates and pain scores after oocyte pickup (OPU) in in vitro maturation (IVM) and IVF cycles. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: University-affiliated ART center. PATIENT(S): One hundred eighty…

Three-dimensional ultrasound (3D USG) is a fast-evolving imaging technique that holds a great potential for use in gynecology. Its sensitivity and specificity is reported to be close to 100 % for diagnosing congenital uterine anomalies, com…