BACKGROUNDS: Abnormal cleavage (ABNCL) in early human embryos is a frequent phenomenon associated with impaired developmental competence and reduced reproductive potential. However, the clinical determinants of ABNCL and its subtypes remain…
This study aimed to investigate how levels of serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on Day 7 of ovarian stimulation are related to the number of oocytes retrieved, and identify any cutoff or threshold point in protocols using gonadotropi…
In the field of genetic breeding, primordial germ cells (PGCs) have become essential cells for gene editing and genetic improvement due to their unique developmental potential and genetic characteristics. However, the low proliferation effi…
INTRODUCTION: Preoperative ureteral catheterization/stenting (stenting) and intraoperative diagnostic cystoscopy (cystoscopy) may help prevent or identify intraoperative ureteral injuries (IUIs) during abdominopelvic surgery. In order to pr…
PURPOSE: We aimed to compare the DNA methylation profiles of human embryos cultured in uninterrupted or interrupted incubators. METHODS: This study included 9 women, ≤ 30 years old (range: 20-30 years), without a history of genetic disease…
The lymphatic system is a channel for fluid transport and cell migration, but it has always been controversial in promoting and suppressing cancer. VEGFC/VEGFR3 signaling has long been recognized as a major molecular driver of lymphangiogen…
This study was to evaluate whether Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can improve the quality of embryo in patients with poor-quality embryos in the previous In-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle, which was cancelled before transfer. This…
BACKGROUND: Infertility is estimated to occur in 1 out of every 4-7 couples. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), a type of assisted reproduction introduced in 1992, has been used across the world for almost all indications of infertili…
PURPOSE: We aimed to evaluate the link between the GDF9 concentration in day 3 human embryo culture medium and embryo quality and viability. METHODS: Two independent, prospective, observational studies were conducted. In study 1, a total o…
To evaluate the relationship between the initial follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) dose and the number of available cleavage-stage embryos in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles.We included 8772 fresh IVF cycles using a GnRH antagonist pro…
Introduction: Iatrogenic ureteral injuries (IUI) are rare, serious complication that can occur during abdominopelvic surgeries, and may delay recovery; however, data on long-term healthcare use and cost attributable to IUI for patients and …
PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of cumulus cells removal after 6 h co-incubation of gametes on the fertilization, polyspermy, multinucleation and clinical pregnancy rates in human IVF. METHODS: A total of 1,200 IVF-ET cycles undergoing…