This study aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying luteolin's therapeutic effects on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis (EM), thereby providing a theoretical foundation for developing novel treatment strategies…
OBJECTIVE: Limited evidence exists on the safety of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines and the optimal vaccination timing for women undergoing in vitro fertilization-frozen embryo transfer (IVF-FET). This study aims to examine the associations b…
BACKGROUND: More than 500 patients have received cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation (OTT) worldwide, resulting in over 200 live births. Although guidelines recognize OTT as an effective fertility preservation method, there is no c…
BACKGROUND: Different endometrial preparation protocols are used prior to frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET). Optimization of endometrial preparation protocols is mandatory to improve live birth rate and obstetric and perinatal outcomes. I…
BACKGROUND: Late follicular phase progesterone elevation (LFPE) during ovarian stimulation is associated with reduced live birth rates (LBRs) after cleavage-stage embryo transfer. However, due to better synchronization with a stimulated end…
BACKGROUND: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is increasingly used among in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles without male factor infertility. For couples with prolonged infertility duration, the preferred insemination method may vary …
The primary objective of the study was to assess the values of serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels and the combined index for the prediction of number of oocytes retrieved (NOR) and number of good-quality embryos (GQE) in infertile wo…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate if high anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) concentration is a useful tool to predict the outcome of assisted reproductive treatment. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study involving 520 patients who underwent IVF/ICSI proc…
We aimed to investigate ovarian reserve status, and explore differences in ovarian reserve between fertile and infertile healthy Chinese women of reproductive age.We recruited 442 fertile women aged 23 to 49 years (mean: 35.22 ± 4.91 years)…
Objective: To investigate the cumulative live birth rates (CLBR) according to body mass index (BMI) in women undergoing their first in vitro fertilization (IVF). Design: Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting: An IVF clinic in a public hosp…
Objective: To investigate the characteristics and outcomes of low prognosis patients defined by POSEIDON criteria undergoing IVF treatment. Design: Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting: An IVF clinic in a public hospital. Patients: 18,455…
The recent characterization of stem/progenitor cells in the endometrium has shed new light for pathogenesis of endometriosis. The present study was undertaken to investigate the role of Notch1, known as a cell fate regulator, in the mechani…
BACKGROUND: We investigated possible biomarkers for endometriosis (EM) using the ClinProt technique and proteomics methods. METHODS: We enrolled 50 patients with EM, 34 with benign ovarian neoplasms and 40 healthy volunteers in this study.…
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of forkhead box P3 gene (FOXP3) and endometriosis in Chinese Han women from central China. METHODS: MassARRAY IPLEX and matrix-assisted laser desorption/io…
OBJECTIVE: To examine the pro-resolution actions of 15-epi-lipoxin A(4) (LXA(4)) on endometriotic lesions, on the concentrations and activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) in murine endometriosis. DESIGN: Prospective, ve…
Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I)and Bcl-2 in PCOS patients with or without insulin resistance. Methods 92 PCOS patients with or without insulin resistance underwent end…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the value of human epididymis secretory protein 4 (HE4) and CA(125) in the diagnosis of ovarian malignancy. METHODS: HE4 and CA(125) in the serum specimens of malignant ovarian tumor group (30 cases), benign ovarian …
BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is an important cause of dysmenorrhea and infertility for women all over the world, however, the pathogenesis has not been completely elucidated. The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of matrix metallo…