Smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates (SERa) are a type of dysmorphism in oocytes derived from controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). The effect of SERa on assisted reproductive techniques (ART) outcomes is debatable. Based on some evidenc…
BACKGROUND: Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse and affects 15% of couples globally. Diet influences inflammatory factors, potentially affecting ovarian reserve and thus may …
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Endometriosis is a common reason for infertility and poor outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. The presence of microorganisms in women with en…
BACKGROUND: Adequate intake of natural antioxidants may improve female fertility. The aim of this study was to examine the link between female infertility and dietary antioxidant index (DAI). METHODS: This case-control study was conducted …
BACKGROUND: There is no agreement on which of the 2 gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist protocols are the most efficient, neither there is any consensus on which one yields a better clinical pregnancy percentage. OBJECTIVE: The p…
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been considered an important involved factor for infertility. Since one of the causes of decreased ovarian reserve is oophoritis due to viral infections, this study aimed to evaluated the…
BACKGROUND: Despite many advances, patients with a poor ovarian response to stimulation are one of the most important and challenging factors of infertility. Chronological and ovarian ages are two effective factors responsible for poor resp…
AIMS: Previous studies have shown an association between chronic endometritis and endometrial polyps, and only one study in infertile women reported an association between tubal obstruction and polyps. This study aimed to compare the preval…
BACKGROUND: Thyroid dysfunction can affect fertility and miscarriage risk by affecting the process of follicular growth, embryo development, implantation, and placental formation. It has been suggested that thyroid disorders are associated …
BACKGROUND: Estrogen and progesterone are two crucial factors for endometrial preparation in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Studies assessing different forms of estradiol in FET have published already but literature lacks enough surve…