Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Martina Balli, Anna Cecchele, Valerio Pisaturo, Sofia Makieva, Giorgia Carullo, Edgardo Somigliana, Alessio Paffoni, Paola Vigano'
Summary: This article reviews the advantages and limitations of conventional IVF and discusses fundamental questions related to the technique. It provides insights into the opportunities and best practices in human c-IVF in the field of reproductive medicine.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Huijun Chen, Xiaoli Zhang, Ge Lin, Fei Gong, Berthold Hocher
Summary: COVID-19 vaccination has potential effects on reproductive health in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques. A study on 536 women undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment in China showed that COVID-19 vaccination may impair oocyte maturation, fertilization rate, and other reproductive outcomes. A systematic review of existing studies found that mRNA vaccines have no adverse effects on reproductive outcomes, while inactivated vaccines may affect oocyte maturation and fertilization rate.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Fangyuan Li, Ruihui Lu, Cheng Zeng, Xin Li, Qing Xue
Summary: This study developed a predictive model to estimate the individual probability of clinical pregnancy failure for poor ovarian responders (PORs) undergoing IVF/ICSI. The model was constructed based on characteristics associated with pregnancy failure, and showed satisfactory performance in both the training and validation groups.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jianyuan Song, Tingting Liao, Kaiyou Fu, Jian Xu
Summary: The study found that ICSI does not improve live birth rates but results in higher cancellation rates compared to conventional IVF in the treatment of unexplained infertility.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiang Wang, Shun Xiong, Yang Gao, Fei Xia, Biao Wei, Jiayi Zou, Guoning Huang, Wei Han
Summary: This study aimed to assess whether Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can improve the quality of embryos in patients with poor-quality embryos in the previous In-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. The results showed that the ICSI group had significantly higher rates of high-quality embryos and clinical pregnancy compared to the IVF group, while there were no significant differences in miscarriage rate and implantation rate.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Xin Liu, Ying Han, Xinyan Wang, Yunshan Zhang, Aijun Du, Ruqiang Yao, Jiabei Lv, Haining Luo
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between serum AMH levels and early miscarriage rates after IVF/ICSI with fresh embryo transfer. The results showed that young women with high AMH levels had a higher risk of early miscarriage in their first IVF/ICSI treatment. Serum AMH levels might be a valuable marker to estimate the risk of early miscarriage.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Lauren Lacey, Sibte Hassan, Sebastian Franik, Mourad W. Seif, M. Ahsan Akhtar
Summary: The effects of assisted hatching (AH) on live birth rates are uncertain and may increase the risk of multiple pregnancies. Although AH may offer a slightly increased chance of achieving a clinical pregnancy, the quality of data is low, and it is uncertain whether it influences miscarriage rates.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sophie Stout, Yohann Dabi, Charlotte Dupont, Lise Selleret, Cyril Touboul, Nathalie Chabbert-Buffet, Emile Darai, Emmanuelle Mathieu d'Argent, Kamila Kolanska
Summary: Results from studies on the optimal stimulation duration of IVF-ICSI cycles are inconsistent. This study aimed to determine if prolonged ovarian stimulation, in the presence of early ovulation-triggering criteria, affects the chances of a live birth. The study found that delaying ovulation trigger did not impact pregnancy or live-birth rates in early responders.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Irene Hervas, Alberto Pacheco, Rocio Rivera-Egea, Maria Gil Julia, Ana Navarro-Gomezlechon, Nicolas Garrido
Summary: The study of 1339 couples undergoing 2759 IVF/ICSI cycles showed that high SDF did not affect reproductive success of unselected couples using autologous oocytes in IVF/ICSI cycles.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hakan Cakmak
Summary: Declining oocyte quality and quantity with age are the main factors affecting female reproductive success. Factors such as the female partner's age, ovarian reserve, previous fertility treatment outcomes, and pregnancy success data are used to predict live birth rates in IVF treatment. The chance of success after the age of 45 is extremely low, making IVF cycles with autologous oocytes discouraged. The number of mature eggs retrieved and available embryos for transfer are important predictors of pregnancy and live birth. Patients aged <= 45 should consider their age and expected ovarian response when deciding to attempt IVF. Patients with a poor prognosis should be fully informed about the prognosis, risks, costs, and alternatives before starting an IVF cycle.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mete Isikoglu, Ayse Kendirci Ceviren, Tugba Cetin, Aysenur Avci, Batu Aydinuraz, Ozlem Karabay Akgul, Mehmet Karaca
Summary: For patients with a low number of oocytes but normal semen parameters, ICSI is not necessary as it does not improve fertilization, implantation, or live birth rates. IVF can be a feasible option for these patients.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Sofia Makieva, Celine Staehli, Min Xie, Ana Velasco Gil, Maike Katja Sachs, Brigitte Leeners
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between the time interval from insemination to vitrification and pregnancy rate. The findings suggest that the latest timing of vitrification is significantly associated with a higher pregnancy rate.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Marlise N. Gunning, Jacob P. Christ, Bas B. van Rijn, Maria P. H. Koster, Gouke J. Bonsel, Joop S. E. Laven, Marinus J. C. Eijkemans, Bart C. J. M. Fauser
Summary: This prospective cohort follow-up study aimed to identify patient features that predict the time to pregnancy leading to term live birth in infertile women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The results showed that race, smoking, BMI, insulin, total testosterone, and SHBG concentrations were associated with the chance of pregnancy.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Willem Ombelet, Jonathan Van Blerkom, Liesbeth Bruckers, Nathalie Dhont, Geeta Nargund, Rudi Campo
Summary: To make IVF more affordable, researchers have developed a simplified culture system (SCS) that has proven to be effective. Compared to conventional IVF, singletons born after using SCS have significantly lower rates of preterm birth and low birthweight. These findings offer a promising perspective for implementing low-cost IVF in low and middle income countries (LMIC).
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eva Carlsson Humla, Christina Bergh, Randa Akouri, Panagiotis Tsiartas
Summary: There was no support for a higher live birth rate after fresh IVF/ICSI when treatment was performed during the summer season. The study found significantly higher live birth rates in spring and autumn compared to summer, suggesting that season should not be taken into consideration when planning and performing fresh IVF/ICSI treatments.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tal Margaliot Kalifa, Hen Y. Sela, Jordanna Joseph, Sorina Grisaru-Granovsky, Fayez Khatib, Misgav Rottenstreich
Summary: Pregnancies following a second trimester uterine evacuation do not have an increased risk of preterm delivery or other adverse perinatal outcomes compared to pregnancies following a first trimester uterine evacuation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dominique A. Badr, Mieke M. Cannie, Caroline Kadji, Xin Kang, Andrew Carlin, Jacques C. Jani
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess the influence of the test-to-delivery interval on the performance of ultrasound and MRI in predicting birthweight. The results showed that MRI performed best in predicting birthweight greater than gestational age if delivery occurred within two weeks of the examination, with a slight decrease thereafter, while ultrasound performance decreased drastically over time.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Corina N. Schoen, Sami Backley, Lauren Orr, Amrita Roy, Tiffany Corlin, Alexander B. Knee
Summary: This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate whether induction of labor is associated with a lower risk of cesarean section in patients with isolated polyhydramnios. The study found that planned induction was associated with a lower rate of cesarean delivery compared to expectant management, but the difference was not statistically significant. Additionally, no differences were observed in maternal or fetal secondary outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ohad Houri, Asaf Romano, Yossi Geron, Gil Zeevi, Eran Hadar, Shiri Barbash-Hazan, Shir Danieli-Gruber
Summary: Women with prior uterine rupture have good maternal and neonatal outcomes in subsequent pregnancies when managed at a tertiary medical center, with planned elective term cesarean delivery, or even earlier, at the onset of spontaneous preterm labor.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Correction
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Laura E. Janssen, Marjon A. de Boer, Eline C. E. von Konigslow, Elisa Dal, Martijn A. Oudijk, Danielle Robbers-Visser, Christianne J. M. de Groot
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Natalia Rzewuska, Jacek Kunicki, Katarzyna Pieniak, Paulina Laskus, Bernadeta Zabielska, Roman Smolarczyk, Michal Kunicki
Summary: This systematic review examined the comorbidity of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and their impact on metabolism, hormone levels, and reproduction. The findings showed a high prevalence of comorbidity between the two conditions, which may have significant clinical implications for patient management.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)