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Lin G, Zhong X, Li S, Xu L. Clinical evidence of growth hormone for infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing IVF: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1215755. [PMID: 38027219 PMCID: PMC10663944 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1215755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective To appraise the current randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for evidence of the association of growth hormone (GH) with improved outcomes in infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Methods Relevant RCTs published in Chinese or English were identified through a comprehensive search of nine databases from the period of database inception to April 20, 2023. We included trials investigating adjuvant GH during ovarian stimulation and reported the subsequent outcomes. The group with adjuvant GH treatment and the group without adjuvant GH treatment were set up as the trial and control groups, respectively. The quality of RCTs was measured according to the Cochrane Collaboration Handbook. Results Of the 579 studies initially identified, 10 RCTs comprising 852 infertile women with DOR were included. The GH dose of individual trials ranged between 3 and 5 IU/day. Overall, we judged the trials to be at high risk of bias in the blinding domain. Pooled results showed that GH was associated with an increased clinical pregnancy rate (RR = 1.63, 95%CI [1.31, 2.03], p < 0.0001) and a greater number of oocytes retrieved (MD = 0.91, 95%CI [0.47, 1.35], p < 0.0001). Favorable associations were also observed when ovarian stimulation was combined with GH therapy for improving the optimal embryos rate (RR = 1.84, 95%CI [1.30, 2.59], p = 0.0005) and the number of optimal embryos (MD = 0.28, 95%CI [0.08, 0.48], p = 0.005) along with reducing the cycle cancellation rate (RR = 0.46, 95%CI [0.24, 0.89], p = 0.02). Moreover, GH resulted in an increase in the fertilization rate (RR = 1.33, 95%CI [1.18, 1.50], p < 0.00001) and the embryo implantation rate (RR = 1.56, 95%CI [1.21, 2.01], p = 0.0006). In addition, there was a significant enhancement in estradiol levels (SMD = 1.18, 95%CI [0.46, 1.91], p = 0.001) and endometrial thickness (MD = 0.75, 95%CI [0.41, 1.09], p < 0.0001) on the day of hCG. With regard to the total number of days and total dose of gonadotrophins used, GH treatment was correlated with shorter days (MD = -0.26, 95%CI [-0.46, -0.06], p = 0.01) and lower dose (MD = -460.97, 95%CI [-617.20, -304.73], p < 0.00001) of gonadotrophins applied during ovarian stimulation. Furthermore, GH in conjunction with the GnRH antagonist protocol was more conducive to improving the number of oocytes retrieved when compared with the GnRH agonist protocol (p < 0.0001). Moreover, a notable association was also seen in IVF combined with GH more than or equal to 4.5 IU/day to increase the number of optimal embryos and estradiol levels on the day of hCG (p < 0.05). Conclusion For infertile women with DOR undergoing IVF, adjuvant treatment with GH during ovarian stimulation protocols showed better clinical outcomes, shorter days and lower dosages of gonadotrophin required. Furthermore, well-designed RCTs are needed to verify our results in the future. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk PROSPERO (CRD42023421739).
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- Guangyao Lin
- Department of Gynecology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Center, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Sui Y, Xiao M, Fu J, Li L, Xu Y, Lei C, Sun X. Growth hormone supplementation during ovarian stimulation in women with advanced maternal age undergoing preimplantation genetic testing for Aneuploidy. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:204. [PMID: 37858247 PMCID: PMC10585718 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01279-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that supplementation with recombinant human GH (rh-GH) during ovarian stimulation (OS) may improve the ovarian response and clinical outcomes of IVF. However, it remains unclear whether GH is associated with the ploidy status of embryos, and therefore, is unable to explain the underlying reason for the effect of GH on IVF outcomes. This study aimed to investigate whether GH supplementation in women with advanced maternal age (AMA) during OS is related to an increased probability of obtaining euploid blastocysts. METHODS This was a single center retrospective cohort study. The data of all women aged 38-46 years who underwent their first preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) cycle between January 2021 and June 2022 were reviewed. Patients in the GH group received 4 IU/day subcutaneous GH supplementation from the beginning of OS to the trigger day, and patients in the control group did not. A total of 140 patients in the GH group and 272 patients in the control group were included after 1:2 propensity score matching. RESULTS The baseline and cycle characteristics between the two groups were similar. The proportion of cycles which obtained euploid blastocysts was significantly higher in the GH group than that in the control group (41.43% vs. 27.21%, P = 0.00). The GH group had a significantly higher euploid blastocyst rate per cohort (32.47% vs. 21.34%, P = 0.00) and mean euploid blastocyst rate per cycle (per biopsy cycle 0.35 ± 0.40 vs. 0.21 ± 0.33, P = 0.00; per OS cycle 0.27 ± 0.38 vs. 0.16 ± 0.30, P = 0.02). However, the benefit of GH was more significant in patients aged 38-40 years, but not significant in patients aged 41-46 years. Pregnancy outcomes were similar between the two groups after embryo transfer. CONCLUSIONS GH supplementation during OS is associated with a significantly increased probability of obtaining euploid blastocysts in women aged 38-40 years, but this benefit is not significant in women aged 41-46 years. Our results explained the underlying reason for the effect of GH on IVF outcomes in existing studies, and might be helpful for AMA patients undergoing PGT-A cycles to obtain a better outcome meanwhile to avoid over-treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05574894, www. CLINICALTRIALS gov .
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- Yilun Sui
- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, No. 352 Dalin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Piau TB, de Queiroz Rodrigues A, Paulini F. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) performance in ovarian function and applications in reproductive biotechnologies. Growth Horm IGF Res 2023; 72-73:101561. [PMID: 38070331 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2023.101561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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The role of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system has attracted close attention. The activity of IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) within the ovary has not been fully elucidated to date. These proteins bind to IGF with an equal, or greater, affinity than to the IGF1 receptor, thus being in the main position to regulate IGF signalling, in addition to extending the half-life of IGFs within the bloodstream and promoting IGF storage in specific tissue niches. IGF1 has an important part in cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Considering the importance of IGFs in oocyte maturation, this review sought to elucidate aspects including: IGF production mechanisms; constituent members of their family and their respective functions; the role that these factors play during folliculogenesis, together with their functions during oocyte maturation and apoptosis, and their performance during luteal development. This review also explores the role of IGFs in biotechnological applications, focusing specifically on animal genetic gain.
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- Tathyana Benetis Piau
- University of Brasília, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- University of Brasília, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- University of Brasília, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil.
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Chang CL. Facilitation of Ovarian Response by Mechanical Force-Latest Insight on Fertility Improvement in Women with Poor Ovarian Response or Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14751. [PMID: 37834198 PMCID: PMC10573075 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The decline in fertility in aging women, especially those with poor ovarian response (POR) or primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), is a major concern for modern IVF centers. Fertility treatments have traditionally relied on gonadotropin- and steroid-hormone-based IVF practices, but these methods have limitations, especially for women with aging ovaries. Researchers have been motivated to explore alternative approaches. Ovarian aging is a complicated process, and the deterioration of oocytes, follicular cells, the extracellular matrix (ECM), and the stromal compartment can all contribute to declining fertility. Adjunct interventions that involve the use of hormones, steroids, and cofactors and gamete engineering are two major research areas aimed to improve fertility in aging women. Additionally, mechanical procedures including the In Vitro Activation (IVA) procedure, which combines pharmacological activators and fragmentation of ovarian strips, and the Whole Ovary Laparoscopic Incision (WOLI) procedure that solely relies on mechanical manipulation in vivo have shown promising results in improving follicle growth and fertility in women with POR and POI. Advances in the use of mechanical procedures have brought exciting opportunities to improve fertility outcomes in aging women with POR or POI. While the lack of a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms that lead to fertility decline in aging women remains a major challenge for further improvement of mechanical-manipulation-based approaches, recent progress has provided a better view of how these procedures promote folliculogenesis in the fibrotic and avascular aging ovaries. In this review, we first provide a brief overview of the potential mechanisms that contribute to ovarian aging in POI and POR patients, followed by a discussion of measures that aim to improve ovarian folliculogenesis in aging women. At last, we discuss the likely mechanisms that contribute to the outcomes of IVA and WOLI procedures and potential future directions.
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- Chia Lin Chang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Medical Center, Chang Gung University, Guishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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Liu K, Zhang L, Qi Q, Li J, Yan F, Hou J. Growth hormone treatment improves the development of follicles and oocytes in prepubertal lambs. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:132. [PMID: 37408062 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01209-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND When prepubertal lambs are superovulated, the ovarian response to gonadotropin stimulation has great individual difference and the collected oocytes have lower developmental ability than that of adult ewes. Over the years, growth hormone (GH) has been used in assisted reproduction because it can improve the reproductive performance in humans and animals. However, the effect of GH on ovaries and oocytes of prepubertal lambs remains unclear. METHODS Before and during follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) superovulation of prepubertal lambs (4‒6-week-old), the lambs were treated with high (50 mg) or low dose (25 mg) of ovine GH in a long (5 days) or short (2 days) period. The recovered oocytes were used for in vitro maturation and fertilization, and several parameters of oocyte quality and development capacity were evaluated. The possible underlying mechanisms of GH action were explored by analysis of granulosa cell (GC) transcriptome, ovarian proteome and follicular fluid metabolome. RESULTS Treatment of lambs with 50 mg GH over 5 days (long treatment) potentially promoted the response of lambs to superovulation and improved the development capacity of retrieved oocytes, consequently increasing the high quality embryo yield from lambs. A number of differently expressed genes or proteins were found in ovaries between GH-treated and untreated lambs. Cellular experiments revealed that GH reduced the oxidative stress of GCs and promoted the GC proliferation probably through activation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Finally, analysis of follicular fluid metabolome indicated that GH treatment altered the abundance of many metabolites in follicular fluid, such as antioxidants and fatty acids. CONCLUSIONS GH treatment has a beneficial role on function of lamb ovaries, which supports the development of follicles and oocytes and improves the efficiency of embryo production from prepubertal lambs.
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- Kexiong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Yuan-Ming-Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Yuan-Ming-Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Yuan-Ming-Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Yuan-Ming-Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Yuan-Ming-Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Yuan-Ming-Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Luo YY, Zeng X, Zhu L, Li C, Xie J, Dong Q, Sun QY, Huang GN, Li JY. Growth hormone reduces aneuploidy and improves oocytes quality by JAK2-MAPK3/1 pathway in aged mice. J Transl Med 2023; 21:426. [PMID: 37386516 PMCID: PMC10311773 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04296-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The global delay in women's reproductive age has raised concerns about age-related infertility. The decline in oocyte quality is a limiting factor of female fertility, yet there are currently no strategies to preserve oocyte quality in aged women. Here, we investigated the effects of growth hormone (GH) supplementation on aneuploidy of aged oocytes. METHODS For the in vivo experiments, the aged mice (8-month-old) were intraperitoneally injected with GH daily for 8 weeks. For the in vitro experiments, germinal vesicle oocytes from aged mice were treated with GH during oocyte maturation. The impacts of GH on ovarian reserve before superovulation was evaluated. Oocytes were retrieved to assess oocyte quality, aneuploidy and developmental potential characteristics. Quantitative proteomics analysis was applied to investigate the potential targets of GH in aged oocytes. RESULTS In this study, we demonstrated that GH supplementation in vivo not only alleviated the decline in oocyte number caused by aging, but also improved the quality and developmental potential of aged oocytes. Strikingly, we discovered that GH supplementation reduced aneuploidy in aged oocytes. Mechanically, in addition to improving mitochondrial function, our proteomic analysis indicated that the MAPK3/1 pathway may be involved in the reduction in aneuploidy of aged oocytes, as confirmed both in vivo and in vitro. In addition, JAK2 may also act as a mediator in how GH regulates MAPK3/1. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, our research reveals that GH supplementation protects oocytes against aging-related aneuploidy and enhances the quality of aged oocytes, which has clinical significance for aged women undergoing assisted reproduction technology.
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- Yun-Yao Luo
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases and Reproductive Health, Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, 510310, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Chongqing Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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He F, Wang F, Yang Y, Yuan Z, Sun C, Zou H, Chen H, Yi H, Gao SH, Zhang S, Hu L, Han TL. The effect of growth hormone on the metabolome of follicular fluid in patients with diminished ovarian reserve. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2023; 21:21. [PMID: 36849898 PMCID: PMC9969693 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01073-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing evidence supports that the co-treatment with growth hormone (GH) enhances ovarian response and oocyte quality during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in patients with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). The composition of follicular fluid (FF) plays an essential role in oocyte development and mirrors the communication occurring between the oocyte and follicular microenvironment. However, the effect of GH on the FF metabolome remains unclear. METHODS This prospective observational study recruited DOR patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles with minimal stimulation protocol for COS. Each patient receiving GH co-treatment was matched to a patient without GH co-treatment by propensity score matching. The FF was collected after isolating oocytes and assayed by gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) metabolomics. The Pearson correlation was performed to evaluate the relationship between the number of oocytes retrieved and the levels of differential metabolites. The KEGG database was used to map differential metabolites onto various metabolic pathways. RESULTS One hundred thirty-four FF metabolites were identified by GC-MS metabolomics. Twenty-four metabolites, including glutathione, itaconic acid and S-adenosylmethionin (SAM) showed significant differences between the GH and control groups (p-value < 0.05 and q-value < 0.1). In addition, the number of oocytes retrieved was significantly higher in the GH group compared to the control group (3 vs 2, p = 0.04) and correlated with the levels of five differential metabolites. Among them, the levels of antioxidant metabolite itaconic acid were upregulated by GH administration, while SAM levels were downregulated. CONCLUSIONS The co-treatment with GH during COS may improve oocyte development by altering FF metabolite profiles in DOR patients. However, given the downregulation of SAM, a regulator of genomic imprinting, the potential risk of imprinting disturbances should not be neglected.
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- Fan He
- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Reproduction and Stem Cell Therapy Research Center of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Reproduction and Infertility, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Obstetrics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Mass Spectrometry Centre of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Reproduction and Stem Cell Therapy Research Center of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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- The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Joint International Research Lab for Reproduction and Development, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
- Mass Spectrometry Centre of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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Jiang S, Fu L, Zhang W, Zuo N, Guan W, Sun H, Wang X. The Advantage of Growth Hormone Alone as an Adjuvant Therapy in Advanced Age and BMI ≥ 24 kg/m 2 with In Vitro Fertilization Failure Due to Poor Embryo Quality. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12030955. [PMID: 36769605 PMCID: PMC9918017 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12030955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess the effects of GH adjuvant therapy on the cumulative live birth rate in patients with poor embryo quality and to determine the characteristics of patients who are more responsive to GH. A retrospective cohort study was carried out in patients who have suffered from previous IVF failure due to poor embryonic development and underwent IVF with or without a 6-week pretreatment with GH in the subsequent cycle from January 2018 to December 2020. Clinical parameters including the cumulative live birth rate between the (-) GH and (+) GH groups were compared. Multivariate analysis was performed to ascertain associations between clinical parameters and cumulative live birth rate. Upon analysis of the clinical data from 236 IVF cycles, 84 patients received GH and 152 did not receive GH. In frozen embryo transfer cycles, compared with the (-) GH group, the implantation rate and live birth rate were significantly higher in the (+) GH group (p < 0.05). After adjusting for possible confounding factors, GH improved cumulative live birth per oocyte retrieval cycle by 1.96 folds (p = 0.032). Furthermore, when patients were subdivided based on age and BMI, a significant increase in the cumulative live birth rate was found in the (+) GH group of patients between 35 and 42 years old and BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2, respectively (p < 0.05). GH may increase the live birth rate in women who experienced IVF failure because of poor embryonic development, particularly in obese patients and women with advanced age.
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- Shuyi Jiang
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 SanHao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 SanHao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 SanHao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 SanHao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 SanHao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
- Correspondence: (H.S.); (X.W.); Tel.: +86-189-4025-1898 (X.W.)
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 SanHao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
- Correspondence: (H.S.); (X.W.); Tel.: +86-189-4025-1898 (X.W.)
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Zhou XY, Ma JN, Shen YY, Xie XR, Ren W. Effects of Growth Hormone on Adult Human Gonads: Action on Reproduction and Sexual Function. Int J Endocrinol 2023; 2023:7492696. [PMID: 37064267 PMCID: PMC10104746 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7492696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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Growth hormone (GH), which is commonly considered to be a promoter of growth and development, has direct and indirect effects on adult gonads that influence reproduction and sexual function of humans and nonhumans. GH receptors are expressed in adult gonads in some species including humans. For males, GH can improve the sensitivity of gonadotropins, contribute to testicular steroidogenesis, influence spermatogenesis possibly, and regulate erectile function. For females, GH can modulate ovarian steroidogenesis and ovarian angiogenesis, promote the development of ovarian cells, enhance the metabolism and proliferation of endometrial cells, and ameliorate female sexual function. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is the main mediator of GH. In vivo, a number of the physiological effects of GH are mediated by GH-induced hepatic IGF-1 and local IGF-1. In this review, we highlight the roles of GH and IGF-1 in adult human gonads, clarify potential mechanisms, and explore the efficacy and the risk of GH supplementation in associated deficiency and assisted reproductive technologies. Besides, the effects of excess GH on adult human gonads are discussed as well.
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- Xin-Yi Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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Guo Q, Liu P, Zhou W, Xia M, Li J, Lu J, Ma JL, Chen ZJ, Yan J. Growth hormone supplementation ameliorates blastocyst euploidy rates and improves pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy cycles. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1117706. [PMID: 36950683 PMCID: PMC10025457 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1117706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Growth hormone (GH) supplementation has been shown to improve oocyte quality and live birth, but few studies have examined whether GH can reduce embryonic aneuploidy. Chromosomal abnormalities in preimplantation embryos have been regarded as the principal cause of implantation failure and miscarriage, and an increased percentage of aneuploid embryos has been observed in patient cohorts with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), recurrent implantation failure (RIF), and advanced maternal age. METHODS This prospective cohort study was conducted on women whose previous PGT-A cycle ended up with no transferrable blastocysts, or the aneuploidy rate was above 50% and no live birth was acquired. The participants were divided into GH co-treatment and comparison groups according to whether GH was administered in the subsequent PGT-A cycle. In addition, within the GH co-treatment group, the previous failed cycle constituted the self-control group. RESULTS 208 women were recruited in the study (GH co-treatment group: 96 women, comparison group: 112 women). Compared to the self-control and comparison groups, the rate of euploid blastocysts was significantly higher in the GH co-treatment group (GH vs self-control: 32.00% vs 9.14%, odds ratio [OR]: 4.765, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.420-9.385, P < 0.01; GH vs comparison: 32.00% vs. 21.05%, OR: 1.930, 95% CI: 1.106-3.366, P = 0.021), and their frozen embryo transfers resulted in more pregnancies and live births. In the subgroup analysis, for the <35 and 35-40 years groups, the euploidy rate in the GH co-treatment group was significantly higher than those in the self-control and comparison groups, but in the >40 years group, there was no difference in euploidy rate. CONCLUSION Our study presents preliminary evidence that GH supplementation may ameliorate blastocyst aneuploidy and improve pregnancy outcomes in women who have previously experienced pregnancy failures along with high aneuploidy rates, particularly in those younger than 40 years. Therefore, the use of GH in such women should be considered. However, considering the limited sample size and mixed indications for PGT-A, further scientific research on the underlying mechanism as well as clinical trials with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm the effects and optimal protocols.
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- Qingqing Guo
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- *Correspondence: Junhao Yan,
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Growth Hormone Administration to Improve Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF): a Systematic Review. Reprod Sci 2022; 30:1712-1723. [DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01124-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bavan B, Gardner RM, Zhang WY, Aghajanova L. The Effect of Human Growth Hormone on Endometrial Growth in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation Cycles. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12121991. [PMID: 36556212 PMCID: PMC9788117 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12121991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This study aims to compare endometrial growth before and after the addition of human growth hormone (hGH) in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) cycles. A 5-year retrospective cohort study of patients treated with hGH to improve oocyte development during COH cycles was conducted. Each patient’s cycle without hGH immediately preceding cycle(s) with hGH was used for patients to serve as their own controls. Primary outcome was absolute growth in endometrial thickness from pre-stimulation start to day of hCG trigger. Mixed-model regression analysis controlled for patient correlation over repeat cycles and potential confounders. 80 patients were included. Mean age was 39.7 years; mean BMI was 23.8 kg/m2. Majority of patients were nulliparous, non-smoking, and White or Asian. Most common diagnosis was diminished ovarian reserve. Endometrial growth was compared between 159 COH cycles with hGH and 80 COH control cycles; mean increase was 4.5 mm and 3.9 mm, respectively-an unadjusted difference of 0.6 mm (95% CI: 0.2−1.1, p = 0.01). After adjusting for demographic/clinical factors, hGH was associated with 0.9 mm greater endometrial growth (0.4−1.4, p < 0.01). Absolute increase in endometrial thickness was higher in COH cycles that included hGH. Further prospective studies in embryo transfer cycles are needed.
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- Brindha Bavan
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Stanford University, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Quantitative Sciences Unit, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Stanford University, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Stanford University, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
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Bowolaksono A, Sundari AM, Fauzi M, Maidarti M, Wiweko B, Mutia K, Iffanolida PA, Febri RR, Dwiranti A, Funahashi H. Anti-Müllerian hormone independently affect mtDNA copy number in human granulosa cells. J Ovarian Res 2022; 15:111. [PMID: 36224631 PMCID: PMC9558397 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-022-01047-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, as a delayed childbearing trend is emerging in modern women's adulthood, diminished reproductive potential due to age-related changes is more prevalent. Reduction in the abundance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copies and circulating anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) have been separately reported with aging, contributing to the decrease in successful reproduction. However, there are limited reports on the impact of age on mtDNA and AMH in the same individual and whether mtDNA copy numbers are influenced by age and AMH. METHODS In the present study, we utilized a real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) to quantify the mtDNA copy number of granulosa cells obtained from 43 women undergoing an in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) program. RESULTS According to our analysis, a significant correlation was observed between age and mtDNA copy number (r = -0.54, P < 0.001) and between age and AMH level (r = -0.48, P < 0.001) of the same individual. There was also a positive correlation between mtDNA copy number and AMH (r = 0.88, P < 0.001) with AMH level falling as mtDNA decreases. In our regression, age and AMH were shown to have low collinearity (VIF = 1.297) but only AMH was correlated with mtDNA quantity (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our study suggests that both mtDNA and AMH abundance are influenced by age and that AMH levels independently affect mtDNA copy number regardless of age. Further research is required to understand the role of AMH on mitochondria bioenergetics.
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- Anom Bowolaksono
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Biological System (CEMBIOS) Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus FMIPA UI, 16424, Depok, Indonesia.
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- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Biological System (CEMBIOS) Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus FMIPA UI, 16424, Depok, Indonesia.,Indonesian Reproductive Science Institute (IRSI) Research and Training Center, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Biological System (CEMBIOS) Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus FMIPA UI, 16424, Depok, Indonesia.,Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Clinical Nutrition, Graduates School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Human Reproductive, Infertility, and Family Planning (HRIFP) Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institutes, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Human Reproductive, Infertility, and Family Planning (HRIFP) Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institutes, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Human Reproductive, Infertility, and Family Planning (HRIFP) Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institutes, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Human Reproductive, Infertility, and Family Planning (HRIFP) Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institutes, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Human Reproductive, Infertility, and Family Planning (HRIFP) Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institutes, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Biological System (CEMBIOS) Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus FMIPA UI, 16424, Depok, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Tsushima-Naka, Kita-ku, 700-8530, Okayama, Japan
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Surcel M, Doroftei B, Neamtiu IA, Muresan D, Caracostea G, Goidescu I, Staicu A, Nemeti G, Bloom MS, Zlatescu-Marton C. Impact of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor (FSHR) Polymorphism on the Efficiency of Co-Treatment with Growth Hormone in a Group of Infertile Women from Romania. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12102371. [PMID: 36292058 PMCID: PMC9600645 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12102371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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“Poor responders” (PR) are an important category of infertile women who experience a modest response to controlled ovarian stimulation. In this study, we evaluated response to growth hormone (GH) administration among PR patient subtypes stratified by follicle stimulation hormone receptor (FSHR) polymorphism (c.2039A > G p.Asn680Ser). We conducted a cohort study of 125 women with poor ovarian response, 58 of whom received GH in addition to the standard treatment, and 67 of whom received the standard treatment only. The Ala307Thr polymorphism genotypes were analyzed using a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method, and the FSHR gene polymorphism was analyzed using a predesigned TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assay (rs6166). A comparative analysis detected statistically significant differences in mean mature follicles (p = 0.0002), metaphase-II oocytes (p = 0.0005), progesterone levels (p = 0.0036), and IGF levels (follicle IGF1, p = 0.0004) between GH-treated and non-GH-treated participants with the FSHR (Ser/Ser) polymorphism. However, the differences were modest among participants with the other two FSHR polymorphisms (Ser/Asn and Asn/Asn). The subcategory of patients with the FSHR Asn680Ser (Ser/Ser) polymorphism showed a stronger response when GH was added to the IVF protocol.
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- Mihai Surcel
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-5 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Health Department, Environmental Health Center, 58 Busuiocului Street, 400240 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-264432979; Fax: +40-264534404
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-5 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-5 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-5 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-5 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-5 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Global and Community Health, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 5B7, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
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Pan P, Huang X. The Clinical Application of Growth Hormone and Its Biological and Molecular Mechanisms in Assisted Reproduction. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810768. [PMID: 36142677 PMCID: PMC9505823 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Growth hormone (GH) has been used as a co-gonadotrophin in assisted reproduction, particularly in poor ovarian responders. The application of GH has been alleged to activate primordial follicles and improve oocyte quality, embryo quality, and steroidogenesis. However, the effects of GH on the live birth rate among women is controversial. Additionally, although the basic biological mechanisms that lead to the above clinical differences have been investigated, they are not yet well understood. The actions of GH are mediated by GH receptors (GHRs) or insulin-like growth factors (IGFs). GH regulates the vital signal transduction pathways that are involved in primordial follicular activation, steroidogenesis, and oocyte maturation. However, the therapeutic windows and duration of GH administration during assisted reproductive technology require further investigation. The review aimed to clarify the role of GH in human fertility from a molecular and biological point of view to provide evidence for proper GH administration.
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Molecular Clues to Understanding Causes of Human-Assisted Reproduction Treatment Failures and Possible Treatment Options. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810357. [PMID: 36142268 PMCID: PMC9499616 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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More than forty years after the first birth following in vitro fertilization (IVF), the success rates of IVF and of IVF-derived assisted reproduction techniques (ART) still remain relatively low. Interindividual differences between infertile couples and the nature of the problems underlying their infertility appear to be underestimated nowadays. Consequently, the molecular basis of each couple’s reproductive function and of its disturbances is needed to offer an individualized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to each couple, instead of applying a standard or minimally adapted protocols to everybody. Interindividual differences include sperm and oocyte function and health status, early (preimplantation) embryonic development, the optimal window of uterine receptivity for the implanting embryo, the function of the corpus luteum as the main source of progesterone production during the first days of pregnancy, the timing of the subsequent luteoplacental shift in progesterone production, and aberrant reactions of the uterine immune cells to the implanting and recently implanted embryos. In this article, the molecular basis that underlies each of these abnormalities is reviewed and discussed, with the aim to design specific treatment options to be used for each of them.
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Afradiasbagharani P, Hosseini E, Allahveisi A, Bazrafkan M. The insulin-like growth factor and its players: their functions, significance, and consequences in all aspects of ovarian physiology. MIDDLE EAST FERTILITY SOCIETY JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-022-00119-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) has unique and well-known functions in female fertility, according to documents reporting improved yield of oocytes, reinforced quality of the embryo, and enhanced live births with simultaneous reduction of miscarriage. However, there is no detailed information on the bio-mechanisms linking such clinical differences.
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IGF and its receptors are expressed in a variety of tissues in the reproductive system such as granulosa cells, oocytes, and theca cells. Hence, the development of female gametes may be directly regulated by IGF, thereby affecting gamete quality and so its competence for implantation. IGF is a central player in changing the fate of cells during survival and proliferation through the modulation of leading signaling pathways, including Jak/STAT, MAP kinase/ERK, and PI3K/Akt, and subsequent impacts on steroidogenesis and cell division.
Conclusion
The current review aims to scrutinize the performance of IGF to regulate the normal ovarian, and its impacts on cell signaling pathways and resulting alterations in steroidogenesis and cell proliferation. The function of IGF and its receptor has been reviewed in female fertility at both molecular and biochemical levels.
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Shang Y, Wu M, He R, Ye Y, Sun X. Administration of growth hormone improves endometrial function in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update 2022; 28:838-857. [PMID: 35641113 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmac028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The positive effects of growth hormone (GH) on IVF are often attributed to improvements in oocyte and embryo quality. While emerging evidence emphasizes GH-induced improvements in the endometrium, these results are controversial. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate whether GH administration improved endometrial function and reproductive outcomes during IVF cycles and to thus guide clinical practice. SEARCH METHODS A literature search in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed and Embase was performed through to 30 November 2021, without language restrictions. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of GH on IVF outcomes were included. Risk of bias and quality of evidence (QoE) were assessed according to the Cochrane Collaboration's tool and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system. Odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were assessed by random-effects models. OUTCOMES A total of 25 trials with 2424 women were included. Seventeen RCTs with poor responders (n = 1723) showed that GH administration significantly increased endometrial thickness (EMT) (MD = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.18-0.59; moderate QoE), which contributed to an improved live birth rate (OR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.13-2.49; very low QoE) and clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) (OR = 1.97, 95% CI: 1.43-2.72; low QoE). Subgroup analyses showed a dose- and time-dependent relationship between GH cotreatment and IVF outcomes; the optimal recommendation for improving CPR was consistent with that for EMT, rather than for oocytes and embryos. Hence, GH might improve fertility via effects on the endometrium. Administration of GH daily from the follicular phase of previous cycle until the hCG trigger with < 5 IU/day led to a thicker endometrium and a greater chance of becoming pregnant, while 5-10 IU/day or administration from the luteal phase of the previous cycle until the hCG trigger resulted in higher oocyte and embryo quality. Poor responders might benefit from cotreatment with the GnRH agonist long protocol more than other stimulation protocols. Pooled data from four trials (n = 354) on women with a thin endometrium indicated that improved endometrial function might be critical for improving reproductive outcomes during GH treatment, as no improvements in embryo quality were found. GH administration not only increased EMT (MD = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.21-1.75; moderate QoE) but also promoted endometrial morphology (OR = 2.67, 95% CI: 1.36-5.23; low QoE) and perfusion (OR = 5.84, 95% CI: 1.30-26.17; low QoE), thereby improving the CPR (OR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.69-4.34; P < 0.0001; low QoE). There was insufficient evidence to reach a conclusion regarding the effects of GH in normal responders (n = 80). Due to obvious improvements in the CPR, women with a thin endometrium might be the most appropriate population to benefit from GH administration. WIDER IMPLICATIONS Improving endometrial function might be another vital mechanism by which GH improves IVF outcomes. Optimal treatment should be offered to the target population according to their personal conditions and needs. The QoE was moderate to very low, due to limited sample sizes and methodological problems; thus, the results should be interpreted with caution. More rigorous RCTs with large sample sizes are needed to confirm the effects and determine optimal GH protocols.
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- Yujie Shang
- Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Department, Maternal and Child Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated TCM-WM, Cangzhou, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Zhao N, Zhang C, Ding J, Wu H, Cheng W, Li M, Zhu R, Li H. Altered T lymphocyte subtypes and cytokine profiles in follicular fluid associated with diminished ovary reserve. Am J Reprod Immunol 2022; 87:e13522. [PMID: 35006631 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a daunting obstacle in in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), leading to poor reproductive outcomes. We aim to characterize the T cell and cytokine profiles in follicular fluid (FF) and elucidate its contribution to the development of DOR. METHOD OF STUDY A total of 92 infertile women were enrolled in the study. We assessed the ultrastructure, proliferation, and apoptosis of granulosa cells (GCs). The levels of CCL5 and cytokines in FF was measured. Additionally, we classified the T cells and analyzed cytokines production in T cell. We further verified whether CCL5 can recruit specific T cell subcytes to the follicles. RESULTS Cytoplasmic vacuolization, nucleolar dissociation, partial shortening, swelling, and fusion of mitochondrial cristae were obvious in GCs with DOR. The proliferation of GCs decreased and the proportion of apoptosis increased in DOR. The down-regulation of Bcl-2 and up-regulation of caspase3 were seen in GCs with DOR. The number of CD8+ T cells and proportion of CD8+ /CD4+ T cells in DOR exceeded the control. Higher positive percentage of CD69, CCR5, and IFN-γ in CD8+ T cells, lower positive percentage of IL-10 in CD4+ T cells and PD-1 in CD8+ T cells were detected in DOR. CCL5 accumulated promoting the recruitment of CD8+ T cells to the follicles on interaction with CCR5. CONCLUSION The abnormal proportion of CD8+ T cells and elevated CCL5 and IFN-γ may change the immune balance in FF and impair the growth of GCs, which in turn fuel the progression of DOR.
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- Nannan Zhao
- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Chen QL, Shuai J, Chen WH, Zhang XD, Pei L, Huang GN, Ye H. Impact of growth hormone supplementation on improving oocyte competence in unexplained poor embryonic development patients of various ages. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:231-237. [PMID: 34766534 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2021.2000963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of Growth hormone (GH) co-treatment during in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles in women of different ages who manifest unexplained poor embryonic development. METHOD This cohort study included a total of 2647 patients with unexplained poor embryonic development in their previous IVF procedures: 872 women received GH co-treatment and 1775 untreated women served as a control group. Patients were divided into 6 groups according to treatment and stratified by age (<35 years of age, A-GH group and A-control group; 35-40 years, B-GH group and B-control group; and ≥40 years, C-GH group and C-control group). The primary outcome was the oocyte-cleavage rate and the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR). RESULTS The oocyte-cleavage rates among the three age groups were significantly higher in the GH group compared to the same-aged control group. In both group A and group B, there was no significant difference in clinical pregnancy rate between the GH group and controls. However, in patients ≥40 years of age, the clinical pregnancy rate in the GH group was significantly higher than in the control group (31.8% vs. 13.7%, p = 0.019). In the three age groups, there was no significant difference in the live birth rate between the GH group and controls. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis model, in both group A and group B, the number of cleaved embryos was independent predictors for CPR (OR = 1.464, 95% CI: 1.311-1.634; respectively, OR = 1.336, 95% CI: 1.126-1.586); Besides, in both group B and group C, age was independent predictors for CPR (OR = 0.657, 95%CI: 0.555-0.778; respectively, OR = 0.622, 95%CI: 0.391-0.989). However, only in group C, supplementation GH increased CPR as compared with not supplementation GH (OR = 2.339, 95%CI: 1.182-6.670). CONCLUSIONS For patients with unexplained poor embryonic development, supplementation with GH increased the oocyte-cleavage rates in all three age groups, and the clinical pregnancy rate gradually improved commensurate with increasing age. There was no difference in the clinical pregnancy rate in group A and group B, but group C improved significantly. Therefore, compared with patients under 40 years of age, patients ≥40 may benefit more from GH supplementation.
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- Qiao-Li Chen
- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing, China
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Ponomarenko MP, Chadaeva IV, Ponomarenko PM, Bogomolov AG, Oshchepkov DY, Sharypova EB, Suslov VV, Osadchuk AV, Osadchuk LV, Matushkin YG. A bioinformatic search for correspondence between differentially expressed genes of domestic versus wild animals and orthologous human genes altering reproductive potential. Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii 2022; 26:96-108. [PMID: 35342855 PMCID: PMC8894618 DOI: 10.18699/vjgb-22-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the greatest achievements of genetics in the 20th century is D.K. Belyaev’s discovery of destabilizing selection during the domestication of animals and that this selection affects only gene expression regulation (not gene structure) and inf luences systems of neuroendocrine control of ontogenesis in a stressful environment. Among the experimental data generalized by Belyaev’s discovery, there are also f indings about accelerated extinc tion of testes’ hormonal function and disrupted seasonality of reproduction of domesticated foxes in comparison
with their wild congeners. To date, Belyaev’s discovery has already been repeatedly conf irmed, for example, by independent
observations during deer domestication, during the use of rats as laboratory animals, after the reintroduction
of endangered species such as Przewalski’s horse, and during the creation of a Siberian reserve population
of the Siberian grouse when it had reached an endangered status in natural habitats. A genome-wide comparison
among humans, several domestic animals, and some of their wild congeners has given rise to the concept of self-domestication
syndrome, which includes autism spectrum disorders. In our previous study, we created a bioinformatic
model of human self-domestication syndrome using differentially expressed genes (DEGs; of domestic animals
versus their wild congeners) orthologous to the human genes (mainly, nervous-system genes) whose changes in
expression affect reproductive potential, i. e., growth of the number of humans in the absence of restrictions caused
by limiting factors. Here, we applied this model to 68 human genes whose changes in expression alter the reproductive
health of women and men and to 3080 DEGs of domestic versus wild animals. As a result, in domestic animals,
we identif ied 16 and 4 DEGs, the expression changes of which are codirected with changes in the expression of the
human orthologous genes decreasing and increasing human reproductive potential, respectively. The wild animals
had 9 and 11 such DEGs, respectively. This difference between domestic and wild animals was signif icant according
to Pearson’s χ2 test (p < 0.05) and Fisher’s exact test (p < 0.05). We discuss the results from the standpoint of restoration
of endangered animal species whose natural habitats are subject to an anthropogenic impact.
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- M. P. Ponomarenko
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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Quaas AM, Penzias AS, Adashi EY. The role of growth hormone in assisted reproduction. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1055097. [PMID: 36531455 PMCID: PMC9755199 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1055097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
In contemporary ART, the use of "add-ons" during ovarian stimulation has increased, especially in poor responders. Growth Hormone (GH) is an adjunctive therapy that has been studied extensively in the translational and clinical setting, with an ongoing scientific debate over its effectiveness and optimal use. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the physiologic basis for the use of GH in ART, and to summarize the latest evidence regarding its clinical use, primarily as an adjunct to ovarian stimulation, but also in the IVF lab and with regards to its effects on the endometrium.
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- Alexander M. Quaas
- Division of Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological Endocrinology (RME), University Hospital, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- *Correspondence: Alexander M. Quaas,
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- Boston IVF, Waltham, MA, United States
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
- Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medical Science, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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Chang CW, Sung YW, Hsueh YW, Chen YY, Ho M, Hsu HC, Yang TC, Lin WC, Chang HM. Growth hormone in fertility and infertility: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1040503. [PMID: 36452322 PMCID: PMC9701841 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1040503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, growth hormone (GH) is a peptide that plays a critical role in regulating cell growth, development, and metabolism in multiple targeted tissues. Studies have shown that GH and its functional receptor are also expressed in the female reproductive system, including the ovaries and uterus. The experimental data suggest putative roles for GH and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1, induced by GH activity) signaling in the direct control of multiple reproductive functions, including activation of primordial follicles, folliculogenesis, ovarian steroidogenesis, oocyte maturation, and embryo implantation. In addition, GH enhances granulosa cell responsiveness to gonadotropin by upregulating the expression of gonadotropin receptors (follicle-stimulating hormone receptor and luteinizing hormone receptor), indicating crosstalk between this ovarian regulator and the endocrine signaling system. Notably, natural gene mutation of GH and the age-related decline in GH levels may have a detrimental effect on female reproductive function, leading to several reproductive pathologies, such as diminished ovarian reserve, poor ovarian response during assisted reproductive technology (ART), and implantation failure. Association studies using clinical samples showed that mature GH peptide is present in human follicular fluid, and the concentration of GH in this fluid is positively correlated with oocyte quality and the subsequent embryo morphology and cleavage rate. Furthermore, the results obtained from animal experiments and human samples indicate that supplementation with GH in the in vitro culture system increases steroid hormone production, prevents cell apoptosis, and enhances oocyte maturation and embryo quality. The uterine endometrium is another GH target site, as GH promotes endometrial receptivity and pregnancy by facilitating the implantation process, and the targeted depletion of GH receptors in mice results in fewer uterine implantation sites. Although still controversial, the administration of GH during ovarian stimulation alleviates age-related decreases in ART efficiency, including the number of oocytes retrieved, fertilization rate, embryo quality, implantation rate, pregnancy rate, and live birth rate, especially in patients with poor ovarian response and recurrent implantation failure.
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Pacu I, Zygouropoulos N, Dimitriu M, Rosu G, Ionescu CA. Use of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of infertility in poor responders in assisted human reproduction procedures. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:1412. [PMID: 34676005 PMCID: PMC8524761 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Couple infertility is a pathology with an absolute number of cases growing markedly over the last decade in connection mainly with the increased age of couples wishing to conceive. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an alternative treatment used for several years for experimental purposes. Yet, this method is not yet defined as a standard therapeutic option in the infertility protocol for poor responders in assisted human reproduction procedures. Thus, the present study is a retrospective study conducted between February 2019 and February 2020 to evaluate the effect of ovarian PRP injection in patients with a poor ovarian response (POR) to ovarian stimulation. Women (n=20; age 31-44 years) diagnosed with POR based on the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology criteria underwent ovarian injection with autologous PRP injection. Markers of ovarian reserve before, during the following two menstrual cycles, and at six months after treatment were followed as well as stimulation and fertilisation parameters before and post-treatment. PRP treatment resulted in increased antral follicle count and serum anti-Mullerian hormone, while levels of serum follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone were decreased. These changes were more pronounced during the 2nd menstrual cycle following treatment. By six months following the injection, their values return to pre-treatment levels and any small differences were not considered statistically significant. The average dose of gonadotropin used and duration remained statistically unchanged, but a significant increase in estradiol achieved by the day of the human chorionic gonadotropin trigger day was achieved. The cancellation rate decreased following PRP treatment while the number of collected oocytes, number of oocytes in metaphase II rose. The number of embryos (of A and B quality) resulting also increased but fell short of the significance level set (α=0.073). Following the PRP injection, two singleton pregnancies were achieved, resulting in live births at term without complications during pregnancy. Another pregnancy was achieved spontaneously 45 months following the PRP and a failed assisted human reproduction procedure. Although the group included a small number of women, the results indicate the potential benefits of an ovarian autologous PRP injection in women with POR. Positive results appear to be short-term for 2-6 months after the procedure.
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- Irina Pacu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Sf. Pantelimon’ Emergency Clinical Hospital, 021623 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Sf. Pantelimon’ Emergency Clinical Hospital, 021623 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Sf. Pantelimon’ Emergency Clinical Hospital, 021623 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Sf. Pantelimon’ Emergency Clinical Hospital, 021623 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Sf. Pantelimon’ Emergency Clinical Hospital, 021623 Bucharest, Romania
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Ma J, Zhan H, Li W, Zhang L, Yun F, Wu R, Lin J, Li Y. Recent trends in therapeutic strategies for repairing endometrial tissue in intrauterine adhesion. Biomater Res 2021; 25:40. [PMID: 34819167 PMCID: PMC8611984 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-021-00242-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) is a common gynaecological disease that develops from infection or trauma. IUA disease may seriously affect the physical and mental health of women of childbearing age, which may lead to symptoms such as hypomenorrhea or infertility. Presently, hysteroscopic transcervical resection of adhesion (TCRA) is the principal therapy for IUAs, although its function in preventing the recurrence of adhesion and preserving fertility is limited. Pharmaceuticals such as hormones and vasoactive agents and the placement of nondegradable stents are the most common postoperative adjuvant therapy methods. However, the repair of injured endometrium is relatively restricted due to the different anatomical structures of the endometrium. Recently, the treatment outcome of IUAs has improved with the advancement of hysteroscopic techniques. In particular, the application of bioactive scaffolds combined with tissue engineering technology has proven to have high therapeutic potential or endometrial repair in IUA treatment. Herein, this review has summarized past therapeutic strategies, including postoperative adjuvant therapy, cell or therapeutic molecular delivery therapy methods and bioactive scaffold-based tissue engineering methods. Therefore, this review presented the recent therapeutic strategies for repairing endometrium treatment and pointed out the issues of clinical concern to provide alternative methods for the management of IUAs.
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- Junyan Ma
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis & Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women' s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women' s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women' s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women' s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women' s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women' s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis & Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Sood A, Mohiyiddeen G, Ahmad G, Fitzgerald C, Watson A, Mohiyiddeen L. Growth hormone for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 11:CD000099. [PMID: 34808697 PMCID: PMC8608438 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd000099.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In an effort to improve outcomes of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycles, the use of growth hormone (GH) has been considered as adjuvant treatment in ovarian stimulation. Improving the outcomes of IVF is especially important for women with infertility who are considered 'poor responders'. We have compared the outcomes of IVF with adjuvant GH versus no adjuvant treatment in routine use, and specifically in poor responders. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of growth hormone as an adjunct to IVF compared to standard IVF for women with infertility SEARCH METHODS: We searched the following databases (to November 2020): Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility (CGF) Group specialised register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Epistemonikos database and trial registers together with reference checking and contact with study authors and experts in the field to identify additional trials. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adjuvant GH treatment in IVF compared with no adjuvant treatment for women with infertility. We excluded trials where additional adjuvant treatments were used with GH. We also excluded trials comparing different IVF protocols. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures recommended by Cochrane. Two review authors independently performed assessment of trial risk of bias and extraction of relevant data. The primary review outcome was live birth rate. The secondary outcomes were clinical pregnancy rate, oocytes retrieved, embryo transfer, units of gonadotropin used and adverse events, i.e. ectopic pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), congenital anomalies, oedema. MAIN RESULTS We included 16 RCTs (1352 women). Two RCTs (80 women) studied GH in routine use, and 14 RCTs (1272 women) studied GH in poor responders. The evidence was low to very low certainty, the main limitations being risk of bias, imprecision and heterogeneity. Adjuvant growth hormone compared to no adjuvant: routine use for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of GH on live birth rate per woman randomised for routine use in IVF (odds ratio (OR) 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.40 to 4.43; I2 = 0%; 2 trials, 80 participants; very low-certainty evidence). If the chance of live birth without adjuvant GH is assumed to be 15%, the chance of live birth with GH would be between 6% and 43%. There was insufficient evidence to reach a conclusion regarding clinical pregnancy rates per woman randomised, number of women with at least one oocyte retrieved per woman randomised and embryo transfer achieved per woman randomised; reported data were unsuitable for analysis. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of GH on mean number of oocytes retrieved in normal responders (mean difference (MD) -0.02, 95% CI -0.79 to 0.74; I2 = 0%; 2 trials, 80 participants; very low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of GH on mean units of gonadotropin used in normal responders (MD 13.57, 95% CI -112.88 to 140.01; I2 = 0%; 2 trials, 80 participants; very low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain of the effect of GH on adverse events in normal responders. Adjuvant growth hormone compared to no adjuvant: use in poor responders for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of GH on live birth rate per woman randomised for poor responders (OR 1.77, 95% CI 1.17 to 2.70; I2 = 0%; 8 trials, 737 participants; very low-certainty evidence). If the chance of live birth without adjuvant GH is assumed to be 11%, the chance of live birth with GH would be between 13% and 25%. Adjuvant GH results in a slight increase in pregnancy rates in poor responders (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.35 to 2.53; I2 = 15%; 11 trials, 1033 participants; low-certainty evidence). The results suggest, if the pregnancy rate without adjuvant GH is assumed to be 15%, with GH the pregnancy rate in poor responders would be between 19% and 31%. The evidence suggests that GH results in little to no difference in number of women with at least one oocyte retrieved (OR 5.67, 95% CI 1.54 to 20.83; I2 = 0%; 2 trials, 148 participants; low-certainty evidence). If the chance of retrieving at least one oocyte in poor responders was 81%, with GH the chance is between 87% and 99%. There is a slight increase in mean number of oocytes retrieved with the use of GH for poor responders (MD 1.40, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.64; I2 = 87%; 12 trials, 1153 participants; low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of GH on embryo transfer achieved (OR 2.32, 95% CI 1.08 to 4.96; I2 = 25%; 4 trials, 214 participants; very low-certainty evidence). If the chance of achieving embryo transfer is assumed to be 77%, the chance with GH will be 78% to 94%. Use of GH results in reduction of mean units of gonadotropins used for stimulation in poor responders (MD -1088.19, 95% CI -1203.20 to -973.18; I2 = 91%; 8 trials, 685 participants; low-certainty evidence). High heterogeneity in the analyses for mean number of oocytes retrieved and units of GH used suggests quite different effects according to differences including in trial protocols (populations, GH dose and schedule), so these results should be interpreted with caution. We are uncertain of the effect of GH on adverse events in poor responders as six of the 14 included trials failed to report this outcome. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The use of adjuvant GH in IVF treatment protocols has uncertain effect on live birth rates and mean number of oocytes retrieved in normal responders. However, it slightly increases the number of oocytes retrieved and pregnancy rates in poor responders, while there is an uncertain effect on live birth rates in this group. The results however, need to be interpreted with caution, as the included trials were small and few in number, with significant bias and imprecision. Also, the dose and regimen of GH used in trials was variable. Therefore, further research is necessary to fully define the role of GH as adjuvant therapy in IVF.
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- Akanksha Sood
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tameside & Glossop Acute Services NHS Trust, Ashton-Under-Lyne, UK
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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A 10-Year Perspective on the Utility of Three Adjuvants Often Used in IVF: Growth Hormone, Melatonin and DHEA. REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/reprodmed2040016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Since 2010, numerous studies reported from PIVET, a pioneer IVF facility established over 40 years ago, have explored the use of three adjuvants designed to improve laboratory and clinical outcomes in cases where a poor prognosis has been demonstrated. The adjuvants reported commenced with recombinant growth hormone (rGH), followed by dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) after developing a unique troche to avoid the first-pass effect and, subsequently, melatonin. The studies show that rGH is beneficial in the situation where women have poor-quality embryos in the setting of additional poor prognosis factors, such as advanced female age, a very low ovarian reserve, an insulin growth factor profile in the lowest quartile or recurrent implantation failure. The studies also imply that the adjuvants may actually reduce live birth productivity rates if used on women without poor prognosis factors; hence, further studies, which can now be better designed, should be undertaken to explore the notion of underlying adult growth hormone deficiency in some cases as well as the suggestion that DHEA can provide equivalent benefits in some poor prognosis settings. Melatonin showed no suggestive benefits in any of the studies and can be excluded from consideration in this context. Future studies should compare rGH and DHEA with a focus on those women who have poor embryo quality with additional poor prognosis factors. Such trials should be extended to 12 weeks to cover the entire period of oocyte activation.
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Growth hormone replacement improved oocyte quality in a patient with hypopituitarism: a study of follicular fluid. ANNALES D'ENDOCRINOLOGIE 2021; 82:590-596. [PMID: 34186075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2021.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUNDː Growth hormone (GH) is known to be involved in ovarian folliculogenesis and oocyte maturation. In patients with poor ovarian response without growth hormone deficiency (GHD), adjuvant GH treatment improves in-vitro fertilization (IVF) results. Improvement of oocyte quality in IVF by GH replacement was reported in only a few patients with GHD. We report on another case with study of follicular fluid. METHODSː A 29-year-old patient with hypopituitarism was referred to our infertility center. She was undergoing hormonal replacement for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and diabetes insipidus, and did not at first want GH replacement. Four IVF procedures were performed between 2011 and 2014. Growth hormone replacement (somatotropin 1.1mg/day) was initiated before the fourth IVF procedure and unmasked central hypothyroidism; levothyroxine (75 mg/day) was introduced. It took 10 months to reach the treatment objectives for insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), free triiodothyronine (fT3) and free thyroxine (fT4). GH, IGF1 and thyroid hormones were measured in the blood and follicular fluid before and after GH and thyroid hormone replacement. Oocyte and embryo quality were also compared. RESULTSː The first 3 IVF procedures were performed without GH replacement. 62% to 100% of mature oocytes presented one or more morphologic abnormalities: diffuse cytoplasmic granularity, large perivitelline space with fragments, fragmentation of the first polar body, ovoid shape, or difficult denudation. Embryo quality was moderate to poor (grade B to D), and no pregnancy was obtained after embryo transfer. After GH replacement, hormones levels increased in follicular fluid: GH [7.68 vs. 1.39 mIU/L], IGF1 [109 vs. <25 ng/mL], fT3 [3.7 vs. 2.5 pmol/L] and fT4 [1.45 vs. 0.84 ng/mL]. Concomitantly, there was dramatic improvement in oocyte quality (no abnormal morphologies) and embryo quality (grade A), allowing an embryo transfer with successful pregnancy. CONCLUSIONSː This is the first report illustrating changes in hormonal levels in follicular fluid and the beneficial effect of GH replacement on oocyte and embryo quality during an IVF procedure in a patient with hypopituitarism. These results suggest that GH replacement is beneficial for oocyte quality in patients with GHD.
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Where are the theca cells from: the mechanism of theca cells derivation and differentiation. Chin Med J (Engl) 2021; 133:1711-1718. [PMID: 32530882 PMCID: PMC7401757 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Mammalian follicles are composed of oocytes, granulosa cells, and theca cells. Theca cells form in the secondary follicles, maintaining follicular structural integrity and secreting steroid hormones. Two main sources of theca cells exist: Wilms tumor 1 positive (Wt1+) cells native to the ovary and Gli1+ mesenchymal cells migrated from the mesonephros. Normal folliculogenesis is a process where oocytes, granulosa cells, and theca cells constantly interact with and support each other through autocrine and paracrine mechanisms. The proliferation and differentiation of theca cells are regulated by oocyte-derived factors, including growth development factor 9 and bone morphogenetic protein 15, and granulosa cell-derived factors, including desert hedgehog, Indian hedgehog, kit ligand, insulin-like growth factor 1, as well as hormones such as insulin and growth hormones. Current research on the origin of theca cells is limited. Identifying the origin of theca cells will help us to systematically elaborate the mechanisms of follicular formation and development.
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A Bioinformatics Model of Human Diseases on the Basis of Differentially Expressed Genes (of Domestic Versus Wild Animals) That Are Orthologs of Human Genes Associated with Reproductive-Potential Changes. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22052346. [PMID: 33652917 PMCID: PMC7956675 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Earlier, after our bioinformatic analysis of single-nucleotide polymorphisms of TATA-binding protein-binding sites within gene promoters on the human Y chromosome, we suggested that human reproductive potential diminishes during self-domestication. Here, we implemented bioinformatics models of human diseases using animal in vivo genome-wide RNA-Seq data to compare the effect of co-directed changes in the expression of orthologous genes on human reproductive potential and during the divergence of domestic and wild animals from their nearest common ancestor (NCA). For example, serotonin receptor 3A (HTR3A) deficiency contributes to sudden death in pregnancy, consistently with Htr3a underexpression in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) during their divergence from their NCA with cavy (C. aperea). Overall, 25 and three differentially expressed genes (hereinafter, DEGs) in domestic animals versus 11 and 17 DEGs in wild animals show the direction consistent with human orthologous gene-markers of reduced and increased reproductive potential. This indicates a reliable association between DEGs in domestic animals and human orthologous genes reducing reproductive potential (Pearson’s χ2 test p < 0.001, Fisher’s exact test p < 0.05, binomial distribution p < 0.0001), whereas DEGs in wild animals uniformly match human orthologous genes decreasing and increasing human reproductive potential (p > 0.1; binomial distribution), thus enforcing the norm (wild type).
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Gong Y, Zhang K, Verwoerd G, Zhang Y, Liu W, Lai W. WITHDRAWN: Growth hormone improves insulin-like growth factor 1 and steroid hormone levels in follicle fluid, expression of hormone receptors in granulosa cells, and in vitro fertilization outcomes of poor ovarian responders. Fertil Steril 2021:S0015-0282(21)00029-7. [PMID: 33642061 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Yan Gong
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial Women's and Children's Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Genetics, School of Bioscience and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic, Bourn, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial Women's and Children's Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial Women's and Children's Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial Women's and Children's Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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Liu C, Li S, Li Y, Tian J, Sun X, Song T, Yan G, Ding L, Sun H. Growth hormone ameliorates the age-associated depletion of ovarian reserve and decline of oocyte quality via inhibiting the activation of Fos and Jun signaling. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:6765-6781. [PMID: 33621201 PMCID: PMC7993724 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Oocyte quality typically begins to decline with aging, which contributes to subfertility and infertility. However, there is still no effective treatment to restore the ovarian reserve and improve aged-oocyte quality. According to the present study, growth hormone (GH) secretion changes with maternal age in female mice. After intraperitoneal injection with GH (1 mg/kg body weight) every two days for two months, the 10-month-old mice showed a better ovarian reserve and oocyte quality than control mice. GH treatment decreased the occurrence rate of aneuploidy caused by spindle/chromosome defects. Additionally, the single oocyte transcriptome analysis indicated that GH decreased the expression of apoptosis-related genes in oocytes. It was also observed that GH treatment reduced the expression of γH2AX and apoptosis of aged oocytes via decreasing the activation of Fos and Jun. Collectively, our results indicate that GH treatment is an effective way to reverse the age-associated depletion of ovarian reserve and the decline of oocyte quality by decreasing apoptosis.
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- Chuanming Liu
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Clinical Stem Cell Reasearch, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China
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Scheffler F, Vandecandelaere A, Soyez M, Bosquet D, Lefranc E, Copin H, Devaux A, Benkhalifa M, Cabry R, Desailloud R. Follicular GH and IGF1 Levels Are Associated With Oocyte Cohort Quality: A Pilot Study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:793621. [PMID: 34925246 PMCID: PMC8672194 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.793621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Oocyte quality contributes to the development of an optimal embryo and thus a successful pregnancy. The objective of this study was to analyse the association between oocyte cohort quality and the follicular levels of growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25OHD), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (fT3), free thyroxine (fT4) and antithyroid antibodies, as a function of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a prospective comparative pilot study from January 2013 to December 2017. 59 ICSI cycles constituted an abnormal oocyte cohort (n=34 cycles, in which more than 50% of oocytes presented at least one morphological abnormality) and a normal oocyte cohort (n=25 cycles, in which 50% or less of the oocytes presented at least one morphological abnormality). GH, IGF1, 25OHD, TSH, fT3, fT4 and antithyroid antibodies were measured in follicular fluid. RESULTS The fertilisation rate was lower in the abnormal oocyte cohort (65.5% vs. 80%, respectively, p=0.012). Oocytes' proportion with at least one abnormality was 79.4% in the abnormal oocyte cohort and 29.0% in the normal oocyte cohort. The mean number of morphological abnormalities per oocyte was significantly higher in the abnormal oocyte cohort. The follicular levels of GH (4.98 vs. 2.75 mIU/L, respectively; p <0.01) and IGF1 (72.1 vs. 54.2 ng/mL, respectively; p=0.05) were higher in the normal oocyte cohort. There was no association with follicular levels of TSH, fT3, fT4, antithyroid antibodies, or 25OHD. CONCLUSION Oocyte cohort quality appears to be associated with follicular levels of GH and IGF1.
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- Florence Scheffler
- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- Peritox UMR_I 01, CURS, Jules Verne University of Picardy, Amiens, France
- *Correspondence: Florence Scheffler,
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Endocrine and Bone Biology Department, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- Peritox UMR_I 01, CURS, Jules Verne University of Picardy, Amiens, France
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- Peritox UMR_I 01, CURS, Jules Verne University of Picardy, Amiens, France
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- Peritox UMR_I 01, CURS, Jules Verne University of Picardy, Amiens, France
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- Reproductive Medicine and Biology Department and CECOS of Picardy, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- Peritox UMR_I 01, CURS, Jules Verne University of Picardy, Amiens, France
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- Peritox UMR_I 01, CURS, Jules Verne University of Picardy, Amiens, France
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition Department, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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Liu X, Xu J, Bi L, Liu P, Jiao X. Growth Hormone Cotreatment for Low-Prognosis Patients According to the POSEIDON Criteria. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:790160. [PMID: 34925245 PMCID: PMC8678589 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.790160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Poor ovarian response (POR) remains one of the most challenging conditions in assisted reproduction technology. Previous studies seemed to indicate that growth hormone (GH) was a potential solution for the dilemma of POR; however, the role GH played on the low-prognosis patients diagnosed and stratified by the POSEIDON criteria remains indistinct. METHODS This retrospective study was performed among women with POR according to the POSEIDON criteria who failed a previous in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycle, and the subsequent cycle was under GH cotreatment and conducted within 12 months. These participants were stratified into four groups according to the POSEIDON criteria. The comparison was implemented between the failed cycle and the cycle treated with GH. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) multivariate regression was applied for data analysis. RESULTS A total of 428 low-prognosis women were included in this study. GH supplementation improved the live birth rates (47.66%, 28.33%, 45.45%, and 24.07%; in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively) and the clinical pregnancy rates (OR 19.16, 95% CI 7.87-46.63, p < 0.001; OR 7.44, 95% CI 1.65-33.55, p = 0.009; OR 10.19, 95% CI 2.39-43.52, p = 0.002; OR 27.63, 95% CI 4.46-171.11, p < 0.001; in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively) in all four POSEIDON groups. The number of oocytes retrieved was significantly elevated in the subgroups with normal ovarian reserve (IRR 1.47, 95% CI 1.36-1.59, p < 0.001; IRR 1.31, 95% CI 1.15-1.49, p < 0.001; in groups 1 and 2, respectively). The number of day-3 good-quality embryos was significantly elevated in the subgroups with either normal ovarian reserve or aged young (IRR 2.13, 95% CI 1.78-2.56, p < 0.001; IRR 1.54, 95% CI 1.26-1.89, p < 0.001; IRR 1.47, 95% CI 1.10-1.98, p = 0.010; in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively). CONCLUSION Growth hormone cotreatment could ameliorate the pregnancy outcome for women with POR under the POSEIDON criteria who failed a previous IVF/ICSI cycle. The application of growth hormone for low-prognosis women who experienced a failed cycle might be considered and further studied.
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- Xueying Liu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xue Jiao, ; Peihao Liu,
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xue Jiao, ; Peihao Liu,
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Tesarik J, Yovich JL, Menezo Y. Editorial: Growth Hormone in Fertility and Infertility: Physiology, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:621722. [PMID: 33584552 PMCID: PMC7876381 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.621722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Jan Tesarik
- MARGen Clinic, Granada, Spain
- *Correspondence: Jan Tesarik,
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Quercetin promotes in vitro maturation of oocytes from humans and aged mice. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:965. [PMID: 33177495 PMCID: PMC7658351 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03183-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Maternal fertility declines irreversibly with aging, and advanced maternal age is mostly related to impaired oocyte quality. The flavonol compound quercetin is considered to be an anti-aging agent due to its cytoprotective actions as an antioxidant. However, its role and mechanisms on aged oocytes are unclear. In this study, the quercetin promotes in vitro maturation (IVM) and early embryonic development of oocytes from aged mice. It is extended these findings in human oocytes, showing that quercetin promotes the IVM rate by 19.6% and increases the blastocyst formation rate by 15.5% compared to untreated controls. The overall oocyte quality of aged mice is improved by quercetin treatment, assessed as spindle/chromosome morphology and cortical granule distribution. Mitochondria is the primary endogenous source of age-related oxidative stress, and an RNA-seq analysis of quercetin-treated oocytes reveals molecular insights including scavenged mitochondrial-ROS, reduced apoptosis, and improved autophagy. Further, this study demonstrates that quercetin reduces ROS via SIRT3-mediated acetylation of SOD2's K68 residue. Thus, beyond demonstrating that quercetin confers beneficial mitochondria-related impacts in aged oocytes, this study illustrates a potential strategy to prevent or delay oocyte aging and to improve success rates of assisted human reproductive technologies (ART).
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Chen Y, Tao L, Lin Y, Li X, Ma C. Outcomes of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer in women with diminished ovarian reserve after growth hormone pretreatment. Gynecol Endocrinol 2020; 36:955-958. [PMID: 32172647 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1737005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The study was to evaluate the in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcomes in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) after pretreatment with growth hormone (GH). Retrospective propensity score matching study, which included 92 women received GH over 4 weeks pretreatment before their subsequent IVF cycles and 92 matched controls who underwent IVF cycles between July 2017 and August 2018. The evaluation parameters included ovarian response, embryological parameters, and pregnancy outcomes after embryo transfer (ET). The mean number of retrieved oocytes and transferable day-3 embryos were significantly higher after GH pretreatment. The implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and ongoing pregnancy rate per fresh ET cycle were similar between the GH group and control group. In women who either achieved pregnancy or utilized all the embryos resulting from the index stimulation cycle, the cumulative clinical pregnancy rate was significantly higher in women with GH compared to the control group. 4 weeks pretreatment with GH could increase ovarian response to stimulation and then improved IVF-ET outcomes in women with DOR.
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- Yanrong Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproductive, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing, China
- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproductive, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproductive, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproductive, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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Effects of Growth Hormone Supplementation on Poor Ovarian Responders in Assisted Reproductive Technology: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Reprod Sci 2020; 28:936-948. [PMID: 33078329 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00298-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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To investigate whether additional growth hormone (GH) treatment can improve pregnancy outcomes in poor ovarian responders (POR), this systematic review and meta-analysis is prospectively designed and has been registered in PROSPERO (Registration number: CRD42019137866). Literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from January 2010 to June 2019, and studies before 2010 were included based on a Cochrane review published in 2010. Only English articles and randomized clinical trial studies were included. A total of 12 studies were included for analysis. GH treatment in poor ovarian responders significantly increased the clinical pregnancy rate (odds ratio (OR) = 1.75 (1.23, 2.50)), and the live birth rate also tended to increase after GH treatment (OR = 1.51 (0.97, 2.35)). Other outcomes including the gonadotropin requirement, oocyte retrieval number, endometrium thickness, and the number of patients with available embryos for transfer were also improved by growth hormone treatment (weighted mean differences (WMD) = - 0.78 (- 1.23, - 0.33), 1.41 (0.72, 2.09), 0.36 (0.18, 0.53), OR = 2.67 (1.47, 4.68), respectively). Based on the current study, GH treatment in POR can increase clinical pregnancy rate and show a higher but not statistically significant likelihood of live birth rate. The effect is likely to be mediated by improving ovarian response and endometrium thickness. The effect of GH treatment on live birth rate should be tested by further studies with a larger sample size.
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Measuring IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 Profiles in Women Seeking Assisted Reproduction; Relationship to Clinical Parameters (Study 1). J Pers Med 2020; 10:jpm10030122. [PMID: 32933040 PMCID: PMC7565441 DOI: 10.3390/jpm10030122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This study examines the IGF serum profile (IGF-1, IGFBP-3 and the IGF Ratio) from 1633 women who undertook an Assessment Cycle prior to any treatment by assisted reproduction. The idea is to progressively study the IGF profile with a view to identify those women who may be classified as having adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) and who may benefit from specific dynamic endocrinological testing to identify a potential benefit from growth hormone adjuvant treatment. This first study evaluates the IGF profile on clinical parameters, namely age, body mass index (BMI) and stature. The study shows a significant linear reduction in IGF-1 levels across the four age groups (<35 years, 35–39 years, 40–44 years and ≥45 years; p < 0.001). However, there was no variation in IGFBP-3 levels but the IGF Ratio showed a progressive linear elevation with advancing age (p < 0.001). With respect to both BMI and stature, none of the IGF profile parameters showed any variation. We conclude that further studies are warranted to examine the notion of underlying AGHD in the causation of the well-known feature of age-related poor prognosis in assisted reproduction.
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Hu T, Li S, Liang WQ, Li SS, Lu MN, Chen B, Zhang L, Mao R, Ding WH, Gao WW, Chen SW, XiYang YB, Zhang J, Wang XY. Notoginsenoside R1-Induced Neuronal Repair in Models of Alzheimer Disease Is Associated With an Alteration in Neuronal Hyperexcitability, Which Is Regulated by Nav. Front Cell Neurosci 2020; 14:280. [PMID: 33088260 PMCID: PMC7500285 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2020.00280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Alzheimer disease is characterized by a progressive cognitive deficit and may be associated with an aberrant hyperexcitability of the neuronal network. Notoginsenoside R1 (R1), a major activity ingredient from Panax notoginseng, has demonstrated favorable changes in neuronal plasticity and induced neuroprotective effects in brain injuries, resulting from various disorders, however, the underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. In the present study, we aimed to explore the possible neuroprotective effects induced by R1 in a mouse model of AD and the mechanisms underlying these effects. Treatment with R1 significantly improved learning and memory functions and redressed neuronal hyperexcitability in amyloid precursor protein/presenilin-1 mice by altering the numbers and/or distribution of the members of voltage-gated sodium channels (Nav). Moreover, we determined whether R1 contributed to the regulation of neuronal excitability in Aβ-42–injured cells. Results of our study demonstrated that treatment with R1 rescued Aβ1-42–induced injured neurons by increasing cell viability. R1-induced alleviation in neuronal hyperexcitability might be associated with reduced Navβ2 cleavage, which partially reversed the abnormal distribution of Nav1.1α. These results suggested that R1 played a vital role in the recovery of Aβ1-42–induced neuronal injury and hyperexcitability, which is regulated by Nav proteins. Therefore, R1 may be a promising candidate in the treatment of AD.
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- Tao Hu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Basic Medical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Emergency, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Basic Medical College, Experimental Teaching Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Editorial Department of Journal of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- School of Stomatology, Kunming Medicine University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Basic Medical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory for Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases, Department of Medical Genetics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Yang R, Zhang C, Chen L, Wang Y, Li R, Liu P, Qiao J. Cumulative live birth rate of low prognosis patients with POSEIDON stratification: a single-centre data analysis. Reprod Biomed Online 2020; 41:834-844. [PMID: 32978073 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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RESEARCH QUESTION Does patient-oriented strategies encompassing individualized oocyte number (POSEIDON) classification help stratify the reproductive potential of patients with low prognosis more effectively from the perspective of prognosis; and as cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) is an effect indication, how is CLBR in patients stratified using POSEIDON? DESIGN A retrospective cohort study of 10,615 women who underwent IVF treatment at the Peking University Third Hospital between January 2017 and December 2017. Patients were stratified according to POSEIDON criteria. Clinical characteristics, fresh embryo transfer outcomes and CLBR during the first two ovarian stimulation cycles were recorded. RESULTS Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol was the most used treatment in both ovarian stimulation cycles. After the failure of the first IVF treatment, 2063 (29.2%) women continued the second treatment, and 10.9% of them switched to the micro-stimulation protocol. Compared with the non-POSEIDON group, the CLBR of the first cycle in each POSEIDON group was lower (P < 0.001). The CLBRs of the second cycle in older patients (POSEIDON groups 2b and 4) and in younger patients with poor ovarian reserve (POSEIDON group 3) were lower than that in non-POSEIDON group (group 2b, P = 0.001; group 3, P = 0.019; group 4, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis showed that younger patients had higher CLBR than older patients in both cycles (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The CLBRs vary among different POSEIDON groups. The results may help reproductive specialists to understand the characteristics of low prognosis patients better and to develop individualized treatment plans.
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- Rui Yang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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Cozzolino M, Cecchino GN, Troiano G, Romanelli C. Growth hormone cotreatment for poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization cycles: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fertil Steril 2020; 114:97-109. [PMID: 32553470 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of growth hormone (GH) supplementation in improving the in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes of poor responders. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING Not applicable. PATIENT(S) Poor ovarian responders undergoing conventional IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). INTERVENTION(S) Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of poor ovarian responders undergoing a single IVF/ICSI cycle with GH supplementation versus conventional controlled ovarian stimulation. This review was registered in the PROSPERO database before starting data extraction (CRD42020151681). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Primary outcome was live birth rate. Clinical pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, number of oocytes, number of mature (metaphase II [MII]) oocytes and the number of embryos available to transfer were considered as secondary outcomes. RESULT(S) Twelve RCTs were included; 586 women were assigned to the intervention group and 553 to the control group. The analysis revealed that patients receiving GH supplementation did not show an increased live birth rate, miscarriage rate, or ongoing pregnancy rate. However, GH supplementation in poor responders increased clinical pregnancy rate, number of oocytes retrieved (mean difference 1.62), number of MII oocytes (mean difference 2.06), and number of embryos available to transfer (mean difference 0.76). Sensitivity and subgroup analyses did not provide statistical changes to pooled results. CONCLUSION(S) The present meta-analysis provides evidence that GH supplementation may improve some reproductive outcomes in poor responders, but not live birth rates.
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- Mauro Cozzolino
- IVIRMA, IVI Foundation, Health Research Institute La Fe, Valencia, Spain; Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Department of Gynecology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Mater Prime, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Olsen KW, Castillo-Fernandez J, Zedeler A, Freiesleben NC, Bungum M, Chan AC, Cardona A, Perry JRB, Skouby SO, Borup R, Hoffmann ER, Kelsey G, Grøndahl ML. A distinctive epigenetic ageing profile in human granulosa cells. Hum Reprod 2020; 35:1332-1345. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaa071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION
Does women’s age affect the DNA methylation (DNAm) profile differently in mural granulosa cells (MGCs) from other somatic cells?
SUMMARY ANSWER
Accumulation of epimutations by age and a higher number of age-related differentially methylated regions (DMR) in MGCs were found compared to leukocytes from the same woman, suggesting that the MGCs have a distinctive epigenetic profile.
WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY
The mechanisms underlying the decline in women’s fertility from the mid-30s remain to be fully elucidated. The DNAm age of many healthy tissues changes predictably with and follows chronological age, but DNAm age in some reproductive tissues has been shown to depart from chronological age (older: endometrium; younger: cumulus cells, spermatozoa).
STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION
This study is a multicenter cohort study based on retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data and material derived from healthy women undergoing IVF or ICSI treatment following ovarian stimulation with antagonist protocol. One hundred and nineteen women were included from September 2016 to June 2018 from four clinics in Denmark and Sweden.
PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS
Blood samples were obtained from 118 healthy women with varying ovarian reserve status. MGCs were collected from 63 of the 119 women by isolation from pooled follicles immediately after oocyte retrieval. DNA from leukocytes and MGCs was extracted and analysed with a genome-wide methylation array. Data from the methylation array were processed using the ENmix package. Subsequently, DNAm age was calculated using established and tailored age predictors and DMRs were analysed with the DMRcate package.
MAIN RESULTS AND ROLE OF CHANCE
Using established age predictors, DNAm age in MGCs was found to be considerable younger and constant (average: 2.7 years) compared to chronological age (average: 33.9 years). A Granulosa Cell clock able to predict the age of both MGCs (average: 32.4 years) and leukocytes (average: 38.8 years) was successfully developed. MGCs differed from leukocytes in having a higher number of epimutations (P = 0.003) but predicted telomere lengths unaffected by age (Pearson’s correlation coefficient = −0.1, P = 0.47). DMRs associated with age (age-DMRs) were identified in MGCs (n = 335) and in leukocytes (n = 1) with a significant enrichment in MGCs for genes involved in RNA processing (45 genes, P = 3.96 × 10−08) and gene expression (152 genes, P = 2.3 × 10−06). The top age-DMRs included the metastable epiallele VTRNA2-1, the DNAm regulator ZFP57 and the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) gene. The apparent discordance between different epigenetic measures of age in MGCs suggests that they reflect difference stages in the MGC life cycle.
LARGE SCALE DATA
N/A.
LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION
No gene expression data were available to associate with the epigenetic findings. The MGCs are collected during ovarian stimulation, which may influence DNAm; however, no correlation between FSH dose and number of epimutations was found.
WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS
Our findings underline that the somatic compartment of the follicle follows a different methylation trajectory with age than other somatic cells. The higher number of epimutations and age-DMRs in MGCs suggest that their function is affected by age.
STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S)
This project is part of ReproUnion collaborative study, co-financed by the European Union, Interreg V ÖKS, the Danish National Research Foundation and the European Research Council. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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- K W Olsen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
- DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Fertility Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Fertility Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
- Stork IVF Clinic A/S Copenhagen, VivaNeo Fertility Clinics, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Skåne University Hospital, Malmoe, UK
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- DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Epigenetics Programme, Babraham Institute, Cambridge, UK
- Centre for Trophoblast Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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Li J, Chen Q, Wang J, Huang G, Ye H. Does growth hormone supplementation improve oocyte competence and IVF outcomes in patients with poor embryonic development? A randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:310. [PMID: 32434490 PMCID: PMC7238549 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03004-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of the addition of growth hormone (GH) to the controlled ovarian stimulation protocol in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles in poor-respond patients, but the effect of GH on patients with poor embryonic development remain unclear. This paper was designed to investigate the efficacy of GH co-treatment during IVF for the patients with poor embryonic development. METHOD A randomized controlled trial including 158 patients with poor embryo development was conducted between July 2017 and February 2019. One hundred and seven patients were randomized for GH treatment (GH group) and 51 patients for untreated (control group). The primary end-points were the clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in the two groups. The oocyte competence were assessed through calculating the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number in corresponding cumulus granulosa cells (CGCs). Quantitative PCR were used for calculation of mtDNA copy number. RESULTS Relative to the control group, GH co-treatment resulted in a significantly higher number of retrieved oocytes (10.29 ± 5.92 versus 8.16 ± 4.17, P = 0.023) and cleaved embryos (6.73 ± 4.25 versus 5.29 ± 3.23, P = 0.036). The implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rates per cycle, and live birth rate per cycle were higher in the GH group than in the control group (36.00% versus 17.86%, P = 0.005; 43.93% versus 19.61%, P = 0.005; 41.12% versus 17.65%, P = 0.006). CGCs of the GH group had significantly higher mtDNA copy numbers than CGCs of the control group (252 versus 204, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These data provided further evidence to indicate that GH supplementation may support more live births during IVF, in patients with poor embryonic development. It also appears that oocytes generated under GH co-treatment have a better developmental competence. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR1900021992 posted March 19, 2019 (retrospectively registered).
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- Jingyu Li
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, No.64 Jin Tang Street, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400013, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, No.64 Jin Tang Street, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400013, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, No.64 Jin Tang Street, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400013, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, No.64 Jin Tang Street, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400013, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Human Embryo Engineering, Chongqing Reproduction and Genetics Institute, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, No.64 Jin Tang Street, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400013, China.
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Hormonal Effects in Reproductive Technology with Focus on Diminished Ovarian Reserve. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020. [PMID: 32406026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-38474-6_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Modern use of reproductive technologies has revolutionized the treatment of infertile couples. Strategies to improve ovarian function in cases of diminished ovarian reserve are perhaps the least understood area in this field and will be the chief focus of this chapter.
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Vila G, Fleseriu M. Fertility and Pregnancy in Women With Hypopituitarism: A Systematic Literature Review. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5607346. [PMID: 31652320 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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CONTEXT Human reproduction is mainly governed from the hypothalamic-adrenal-gonadal (HPG) axis, which controls both ovarian morphology and function. Disturbances in the secretion of other anterior pituitary hormones (and their respective endocrine axes) interfere with HPG activity and have been linked to fertility problems. In normal pregnancy, maintenance of homeostasis is associated with continuous changes in pituitary morphology and function, which need to be considered during hormone replacement in patients with hypopituitarism. DESIGN We conducted a systematic PubMed literature review from 1969 to 2019, with the following keywords: fertility and hypopituitarism, pregnancy and hypopituitarism, and ovulation induction and hypopituitarism. Case reports or single-case series of up to 2 patients/4 pregnancies were excluded. RESULTS Eleven publications described data on fertility (n = 6) and/or pregnancy (n = 7) in women with hypopituitarism. Women with hypopituitarism often need assisted reproductive treatment, with pregnancy rates ranging from 47% to 100%. In patients achieving pregnancy, live birth rate ranged from 61% to 100%. While glucocorticoids, levothyroxine, and desmopressin are safely prescribed during pregnancy, growth hormone treatment regimens vary significantly between countries, and several publications support a positive effect in women seeking fertility. CONCLUSIONS In this first systematic review on fertility, ovulation induction, and pregnancy in patients with hypopituitarism, we show that while literature is scarce, birth rates are high in patients achieving pregnancy. However, prospective studies are needed for evaluating outcomes in relationship to treatment patterns. Replacement therapy in hypopituitarism should always mimic normal physiology, and this becomes challenging with changing demands during pregnancy evolution.
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- Greisa Vila
- Clinical Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239
- Department of Medicine (Endocrinology), Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239
- Northwest Pituitary Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239
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Blumenfeld Z. What Is the Best Regimen for Ovarian Stimulation of Poor Responders in ART/IVF? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:192. [PMID: 32362870 PMCID: PMC7180183 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.00192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The infertile patients with aging ovaries-also sometimes referred to as impending premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), impending premature ovarian failure (POF), or poor ovarian responders (POR), constitute a significant and increasing bulk of the patients appealing to IVF/ART. Different causes have been cited in the literature, among the identified etiologies, including chromosomal and genetic etiology, metabolic, enzymatic, iatrogenic, toxic, autoimmune, and infectious causes. Although the most successful and ultimate treatment of POI/POF/POR patients is egg donation (ED), many, if not most, of these infertile women are reluctant to consent to ED upon the initial diagnostic interview, requesting alternative solutions despite the low odds for success. Despite anecdotal case reports, no unequivocal treatment proved to be successful for these patients in prospective randomized controlled trials. Nevertheless, the addition of growth hormone (GH) to ovarian stimulation in POR with GH deficiency may improve the results of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) and the IVF success. In patients with autoimmune etiology for POR/POI, the combination of glucocorticosteroids, pituitary-ovarian suppression, and COH may be successful in achieving the desired conception.
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Tesarik J, Galán-Lázaro M, Conde-López C, Chiara-Rapisarda AM, Mendoza-Tesarik R. The Effect of GH Administration on Oocyte and Zygote Quality in Young Women With Repeated Implantation Failure After IVF. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:519572. [PMID: 33117271 PMCID: PMC7552188 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.519572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Growth hormone (GH) has been shown to improve implantation and live birth rates in women of >40 years of age treated by in vitro fertilization (IVF). This effect was initially attributed to a GH effect on oocyte quality, but later studies showed that GH can also improve uterine receptivity for embryo implantation. As to younger women with previous failures of embryo implantation after IVF, data reported in the literature are ambiguous. This retrospective study focused on this latter category of women, comparing the numbers and morphological appearance of oocytes recovered from women with two previous IVF failures, aged between 30 and 39 years and treated with GH, with a comparable group of women without GH treatment. These results were complemented with the analysis of morphological markers of zygote and embryo quality and IVF clinical outcomes in both groups. The oocytes, zygotes and embryos from women treated with GH showed better morphological scores, and their uterine transfer resulted in more implantations, pregnancies and live births, as compared with the untreated group. It is concluded that the improvement of IVF outcomes in women with previous repeated IVF failures by exogenous GH administration is, at least partly, related to an increase in oocyte developmental potential. The statistically evident improvement of oocyte and embryo quality is the main finding of this study. Its weakness is its retrospective nature.
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- Jan Tesarik
- MARGen Clinic, Granada, Spain
- *Correspondence: Jan Tesarik
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Liu FT, Wu Z, Yan J, Norman RJ, Li R. The Potential Role of Growth Hormone on the Endometrium in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:49. [PMID: 32117072 PMCID: PMC7033614 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.00049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Growth hormone (GH) has been considered as an adjuvant treatment in human assisted reproductive technology (ART) for several years. Its action was largely attributed to an improvement of ovarian function and less emphasis was paid to its role in the uterus. However, there is increasing evidence that GH and its receptors are expressed and have actions in the endometrium and may play an important role in modifying endometrial receptivity. Thus, in this review, we firstly describe the existence of GH receptors in endometrium and then summarize the effects of GH on the endometrium in clinical situations and the underlying mechanisms of GH in the regulation of endometrial receptivity. Finally, we briefly review the potential risks of GH in ART and consider rationalized use of GH treatment in ART.
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- Fen-Ting Liu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Robinson Research Institute and Fertility SA, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Rong Li
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Zhu J, Wang Y, Chen L, Liu P, Li R, Qiao J. Clinical Outcomes of Frozen-Thawed Embryos Generated From Growth Hormone Stimulation in Expected Poor Responders. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:608225. [PMID: 33613447 PMCID: PMC7892773 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.608225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to elucidate whether growth hormone (GH) adjuvant therapy significantly improves clinical outcomes for expected poor responders in frozen-thawed cycles. METHODS Expected poor responders undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation with or without GH adjuvant therapy, and subsequently underwent the first frozen-thawed transfer from January 2017 to March 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Maternal age was matched at a 1:1 ratio between the GH and control groups. All statistical analyses were performed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. RESULTS A total of 376 frozen-thawed cycles comprised the GH and control groups at a ratio of 1:1. The number of oocytes (7.13 ± 3.93 vs. 5.89 ± 3.33; p = 0.001), two pronuclei zygotes (4.66 ± 2.76 vs. 3.99 ± 2.31; p = 0.011), and day 3 available embryos (3.86 ± 2.62 vs. 3.26 ± 2.04; p = 0.014) obtained in the GH group was significantly higher than the control group in corresponding fresh cycles. The clinical pregnancy (30.3 vs. 31.0%; p = 0.883), implantation (25.3 vs. 26.2%; p = 0.829), early abortion (16.1 vs. 15.8%; p = 0.967), and live birth rates (20.6 vs. 20.8%; p=0.980) were comparable between the two groups in frozen-thawed cycles. Improvement in the clinical pregnancy (46.8 vs. 32.1%; p = 0.075), early miscarriage (10.3 vs. 20.0%; p = 0.449), and live birth rates (35.7 vs. 18.9%; p = 0.031) was found in the subgroup of poor ovarian responders (PORs) with good quality blastocyst transfer (≥4BB) following GH co-treatment. CONCLUSIONS GH administration would increase oocyte quantity and quality, in turn, improve live birth rate in PORs.
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- Jinliang Zhu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jie Qiao,
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