PURPOSE: The use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has increased substantially, raising interest in the long-term health outcomes of women undergoing these treatments. OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between conception through autologou…
BACKGROUND: This study investigated whether high physical activity affects ovarian reserve in normo-ovulatory, reproductive-age women. METHODS: This prospective, observational study compared 31 professional female athletes, with 31 women w…
BACKGROUND: Neutrophils to lymphocytes ratio (NLR) and platelets to lymphocytes ratio (PLR) are both inflammatory ratios that can be easily calculated from a simple blood count. They are frequently reported and tested as prognostic factors …
BACKGROUND: IVF cycles which result in only one good quality embryo, and a second poor quality embryo present a dilemma when the decision involves transferring two embryos. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a poor quality embryo…
PURPOSE: The goal of this study was to determine whether high E2 levels after controlled ovarian hyperstimulation affect TSH. METHODS: Patients completing ART cycles between April-October 2010 were eligible for this cohort study. 180 patie…
P-450 aromatase inhibitors, designed for suppressing estradiol production, were first approved for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Recent studies have provided evidence that aromatase inhibitors may be effective in the short term f…