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Jin HX, Lv AX, Wu ZT, Wen S, Zhang XY, Jin DC, Sun YP. Comparative study on the pregnancy outcomes of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer between patients with different ovarian responses (a STROBE-compliant article). Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16191. [PMID: 31277126 PMCID: PMC6635258 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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There have been few studies on large-sample data of cleavage-stage embryo and blastocyst transfers. We compared the pregnancy outcomes of patients with different ovarian responses after the transfer of different numbers of embryos in different developmental stages.Patients were divided into 3 groups including low response group, medium response group, and high response group according to different ovarian responses. Patients in each group were further divided into 4 subgroups including group A: transfer of 1 D3 embryo, group B: transfer of 2 D3 embryos; group C: transfer of 1 D5 blastocyst; and group D: transfer of 2 D5 blastocysts.In low ovarian responders, the implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate were significantly lower in the group A than in the groups B and C. In medium ovarian responders, the implantation rate was significantly higher, but the multiple pregnancy rate was significantly lower in the group C than in the group B. The multiple pregnancy rate was significantly higher in the group D than in the group C. In high ovarian responders, the implantation rate was significantly lower, but the multiple pregnancy rate was significantly higher in the group B than in group C.Based on the above results, the single blastocyst transfer is preferable for the patients with different ovarian responses.
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- Hai-Xia Jin
- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Iaconelli CAR, Setti AS, Braga DPAF, Maldonado LGL, Iaconelli A, Borges E, Aoki T. Concomitant use of FSH and low-dose recombinant hCG during the late follicular phase versus conventional controlled ovarian stimulation for intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. HUM FERTIL 2017; 20:285-292. [PMID: 28325095 DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2017.1303197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of low-dose hCG supplementation on ICSI outcomes and controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) cost. Three hundred and thirty patients undergoing ICSI were split into groups according to the COS protocol: (i) control group (n = 178), including patients undergoing conventional COS treatment; and (ii) low-dose hCG group (n = 152), including patients undergoing COS with low-dose hCG supplementation. Lower mean total doses of FSH administered and higher mean oestradiol level and mature oocyte rates were observed in the low-dose hCG group. A significantly higher fertilization rate, high-quality embryo rate and blastocyst formation rate were observed in the low-dose hCG group as compared to the control group. The miscarriage rate was significantly higher in the control group compared to the low-dose hCG group. A significantly lower incidence of OHSS was observed in the low-dose hCG group. There was also a significantly lower gonadotropin cost in the low-dose hCG group as compared to the control group ($1235.0 ± 239.0×$1763.0 ± 405.3, p < 0.001). The concomitant use of low-dose hCG and FSH results in a lower abortion rate and increased number of mature oocytes retrieved, as well as improved oocyte quality, embryo quality and blastocyst formation and reduced FSH requirements.
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- Carla Andrade Rebello Iaconelli
- a Fertility Medical Group, clinical department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,b Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, health sciences department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- b Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, health sciences department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,c Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reproducão Assistida , Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,d Fertility Medical Group , scientific department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- c Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reproducão Assistida , Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,d Fertility Medical Group , scientific department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,e Disciplina de Urologia, Area de Reproducão Humana, Departamento de Cirurgia , Universidade Federal de São Paulo , Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- a Fertility Medical Group, clinical department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,c Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reproducão Assistida , Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,d Fertility Medical Group , scientific department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- a Fertility Medical Group, clinical department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,c Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reproducão Assistida , Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil.,d Fertility Medical Group , scientific department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- b Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, health sciences department ; Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil
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Maldonado LGL, Franco JG, Setti AS, Iaconelli A, Borges E. Cost-effectiveness comparison between pituitary down-regulation with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist short regimen on alternate days and an antagonist protocol for assisted fertilization treatments. Fertil Steril 2013; 99:1615-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.01.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2012] [Revised: 01/07/2013] [Accepted: 01/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Su S, Fang F, Liu Y, Li Y, Ren C, Zhang Y, Zhang X. The compensatory expression of reproductive hormone receptors in the thymus of the male rat following active immunization against GnRH. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2013; 185:57-66. [PMID: 23395683 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2013.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2012] [Revised: 01/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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To determine whether hormone-receptor signaling pathways in the thymus are altered by active immunization against gonadotrophin-releasing hormone I (GnRH), 3-week-old Sprague-Dawley male rats received GnRH-tandem-OVA peptides (200 μg/ml), and the effects were compared to a control group. Serum testosterone, LH and FSH concentrations were markedly reduced, with severe testicular atrophy, compared to controls, demonstrating effective blockade of the pituitary-gonadal axis. The reduction in LH and FSH concentrations in the thymus of immunized animals was lower than that observed in the serum, where a significant difference (P<0.001) in concentration was observed between both groups. Concentrations of GnRH were increased in the thymus of immunized rats. In thymic tissue, GnRHR, FSHR and LHR demonstrated stronger immunostaining, and AR weaker staining, in the immunized group compared to controls. Reproductive hormone receptor mRNA expression was consistent with protein variations in the immunized thymus. Compared to controls, GnRHR gene levels were significantly increased (P<0.05), however, AR mRNA expression were greatly decreased with immune week-age (P<0.05). Both FSHR and LHR mRNA expression levels were significantly higher in the treated group than in controls in the first three samples (P<0.05). When GnRHR was blocked by an antagonist in thymocytes, all reproductive hormone receptor gene expressions were significantly increased (P<0.001). In summary, these findings suggest that active immunization against GnRH can up-regulate GnRH receptor and gonadotropin receptor signaling, by stimulating thymic autocrine and paracrine function, whereas the androgen receptor is down-regulated due to a lack of testosterone secretion in the thymus.
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- Shiping Su
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, No. 130 of Changjiang West Road, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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Efficacy of low-dose hCG in late follicular phase in controlled ovarian stimulation using GnRH agonist protocol. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2012; 286:771-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-012-2337-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2011] [Accepted: 04/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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