The aim of all assisted reproductive techniques (ART) is a live birth of a single healthy baby. Many clinical and laboratory strategies can influence the ART clinical outcomes. In this lecture we try to explore the clinical and laboratory strategies to maximize success in ART. Three are the main issues: 1. optimize the number of oocyte retrieved with an individualized controlled ovarian superov...

The ovarian stimulation has been applied in order to increase the number of oocytes to compensate for the poor results of in vitro fertilization, allowing the selection of one or more embryos to be transferred. Our aim is to compare the results obtained in IVF/ICSI cycles using the short protocol for controlled ovarian stimulation to the results from the modified mild protocol used in our depar...

Abstract Background Diagnosis of endometrial receptivity is still unclear and conflicting. Despite advances in embryo development during assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cycles, the intricate process implantation matter for debate research. Materials methods Prospective case control 169 subjects ovarian controlled stimulation ART. Endometrial assessment to predict clinical pregnancy wit...

Introduction: Ovarian hyper-stimulation is widely used in IVF clinics. The main purpose of this method is to stimulate folliculogenesis and increase the number of oocytes in one cycle. Following ovarian hyper-stimulation, hormonal secretion of the ovary, particularly estradiol and progesterone dramatically increases. Immune cells especially dendritic cells have receptors for the estradiol...

INTRODUCTION Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) has been suggested as a predictor of ovarian response to ovulation induction and controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-six women, wishing to become pregnant and who showed resistance to clomiphene citrate, were included in the study. All women received recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (recFSH). RESULTS In the group...

Morphologic abnormalities in the oocyte are relevant for determining its developmental fate and could be related to controlled ovarian stimulation protocols and ovarian response. The contributing factors of oocyte dysmorphism incidence and its effects on fertilization potential and embryo development are the object of discussion in this study.