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Li L, Kou Z, Zhao F, Wang Y, Zhang X. Network meta-analysis of four common immunomodulatory therapies for the treatment of patients with thin endometrium. Gynecol Endocrinol 2024; 40:2360072. [PMID: 38835267 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2024.2360072] [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: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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OBEJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of endometrial receptivity and pregnancy outcomes of four common immunomodulatory therapies for patients with thin endometrium. METHOD This systematic review and network meta-analysis using a literature search up to January 2024, to identify relevant trials comparing endometrial receptivity and pregnancy outcomes of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), infusion of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (IG-CSF), and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) for patients with thin endometrium. We used surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA) to ranked four common immunomodulatory therapies on endometrium thickness, implantation rate (IR), clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), and live birth rate (LBR). RoB2 and ROBINS-I were used to assess the certainty of evidence. RESULTS The pooled results of 22 studies showed that hCG (mean difference [MD]: 3.05, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.46-4.64) and PRP (MD: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.20-1.76) significantly increase endometrium thickness. The hCG was the best among the IG-CSF (MD = -2.56, 95% CI = -4.30 to -0.82), PBMC (MD = -2.75, 95% CI = -5.49 to -0.01), and PRP (MD = -2.07, 95% CI = -3.84 to -0.30) in increasing endometrium thickness. However, IG-CSF and PRP significantly improved IR (IG-CSF: risk ratio (RR; IG-CSF: RR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.06-1.67; PRP: RR = 1.63, 95% CI = 1.19-2.23), and LBR (IG-CSF: RR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.16-2.02; PRP: RR = 1.59, 95% CI = 1.08-2.36). CONCLUSIONS Available evidence reveals that hCG and subcutaneous or intrauterine CSF (SG-CSF) may be the best treatment options for current thin endometrium patients. However, future high-quality and large-scale studies are necessary to validate our findings.
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- Lifei Li
- Reproductive Medicine Center of The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Embryology of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Foreign Exchange and Cooperation, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center of The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Embryology of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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Chen X, Hong L, Mo M, Xiao S, Yin T, Liu S. Contributing factors for pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS after their first FET treatment: a retrospective cohort study. Gynecol Endocrinol 2024; 40:2314607. [PMID: 38349325 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2024.2314607] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aim to explore the contributing factors of clinical pregnancy outcomes in PCOS patients undergoing their first FET treatment. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 574 PCOS patients undergoing their first FET treatment at a private fertility center from January 2018 to December 2021. RESULTS During the first FET cycle of PCOS patients, progesterone levels (aOR 0.109, 95% CI 0.018-0.670) and endometrial thickness (EMT) (aOR 1.126, 95% CI 1.043-1.419) on the hCG trigger day were associated with the clinical pregnancy rate. Similarly, progesterone levels (aOR 0.055, 95% CI 0.007-0.420) and EMT (aOR 1.179, 95% CI 1.011-1.376) on the hCG trigger day were associated with the live birth rate. In addition, AFC (aOR 1.179, 95% CI 1.011-1.376) was found to be a risk factor for preterm delivery. CONCLUSIONS In women with PCOS undergoing their first FET, lower progesterone levels and higher EMT on hCG trigger day were associated with clinical pregnancy and live birth, and AFC was a risk factor for preterm delivery. During FET treatment, paying attention to the patient's endocrine indicators and follicle status may have a positive effect on predicting and improving the pregnancy outcome of PCOS patients.
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- Xi Chen
- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Subiran Adrados C, Olesen HØ, Olesen SV, Pors SE, Holtze S, Hildebrandt T, Andersen CY, Kristensen SG. Exploring the effect of platelet-rich plasma on vascularization and survival of follicles in xenotransplanted human ovarian tissue. Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 49:104274. [PMID: 39146901 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104274] [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: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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RESEARCH QUESTION Do platelet-rich plasma (PRP) products, specifically human platelet lysate (hPL) and umbilical cord plasma, enhance vascularization and follicular survival in human ovarian tissue transplanted to immunodeficient mice? DESIGN Human ovarian tissue was transplanted to subcutaneous pockets in nude mice, followed by daily injections for 6 days of PRP or saline at the transplantation sites. After a grafting period of 3 and 6 days, vascularization was assessed using CD-31 quantification, and gene expression of angiogenic markers (VEGF/Vegf) together with apoptosis-related genes (BAX/BCL-2), oxidative stress markers (HMOX-1/Hmox-1) and pro-inflammatory markers (Il-1β/Il-6/Tnf-α) was quantitively analysed. Follicle density was analysed in the grafts after 4 weeks. Additionally, a pilot study was conducted exploring the suitability of ultrasound scanning for assessing survival and vascularization in ovarian tissue xenografted to mice. RESULTS Although there was a significant increase in the CD-31 area from day 3 to day 6 post-grafting, there were no significant differences between the hPL and control groups. Gene expression analysis revealed significant down-regulation of VEGF from day 3 to day 6 for both the hPL and control groups, and significant up-regulation of BAX/BCL-2 in the hPL group compared with the controls. The follicle density showed no significant differences in the hPL group and UCP groups compared with the controls. Furthermore, ultrasound biomicroscopy provided valuable insights into graft morphology, necrotic areas and blood flow, suggesting its potential as a monitoring tool. CONCLUSIONS Despite the angiogenic properties of PRP, this study was unable to demonstrate a significant impact of hPL on vascularization or of hPL and UCP on follicular survival in xenotransplanted human ovarian tissue.
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- Cristina Subiran Adrados
- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin Germany
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- Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin Germany
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Wang X, Wang Y, Li J, Han Y, Wei M, Xu A, Xin L. Effects of intrauterine infusion of autologous platelet-rich plasma gel on endometrial thickness and outcomes of frozen-thawed embryo transfer in women with thin endometrium. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024:10.1007/s10815-024-03254-y. [PMID: 39269566 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03254-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to determine whether intrauterine infusion of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel increases endometrial thickness (EMT) and improves the outcomes of frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) in women with thin endometrium. METHODS This study included 111 women (aged 25-44 years) who had thin endometrium. All patients had at least one previous cycle canceled because of thin endometrium or previous embryo transfer cycles and an EMT < 7 mm. Forty-seven women underwent intrauterine infusion of autologous PRP gel on three occasions during endometrial preparation and the remaining women served as controls. The final EMT was measured by ultrasound before the start of the luteal phase, and FET-related outcome parameters were monitored. RESULTS Mean EMT was greater in women who received PRP gel than in those who did not (6.7 mm vs. 6.3 mm, respectively, p < 0.05). FET was attempted in all women. The 47 women who underwent infusion of PRP had a significantly higher pregnancy rate (18 pregnancies (38.3%), with 17 (36.2%) ongoing) compared with 64 control women (ten pregnancies (18.5%), nine (16.7%) ongoing). However, there was no significant reduction in the miscarriage rate. CONCLUSION Intrauterine infusion of autologous PRP gel during endometrial preparation for FET cycles can improve the EMT, clinical pregnancy rate, and ongoing pregnancy rate in women with thin endometrium.
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- Xiufen Wang
- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
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Tiwari S, Poojari VG, Mundkur A, Adiga P, Kumar P, Bhatele P, Palanivel V. Efficacy of intrauterine autologous blood cell derivatives in enhancing endometrial thickness and IVF outcomes for women with recurrent implantation failure: a retrospective cohort study. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024:10.1007/s10815-024-03231-5. [PMID: 39235518 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03231-5] [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: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of intrauterine infusion of autologous blood cell derivative (ABCD) on endometrial thickness and pregnancy outcomes in a group of patients who underwent IVF with recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and who had either a normal endometrium or thin endometrium. METHODS This retrospective study included 63 patients who experienced RIF at the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, KMC, Manipal, between January 2021 and March 2024 and who received three doses of intrauterine ABCD infusion to prepare the endometrium for frozen embryo transfer (FET). RESULTS We enrolled 63 RIF patients, 30 with a normal endometrium (NEM) and 33 with a thin endometrium (TEM). The endometrial thickness (EMT) significantly increased across all the groups. After 3 cycles of intrauterine ABCD infusion, the mean increases in EMT in the NEM and TEM groups were 0.77 mm and 1.36 mm, respectively, which were statistically significant. Among the 62 completed FET cycles, 40.3% were positive for beta-hCG. The clinical pregnancy rate was 33.8% (40% in the NEM group, 28.1% in the TEM group), and the live birth rate was 24.2% (30% in the NEM group, 18.8% in the TEM group). A total of 9.7% of pregnancies had spontaneous miscarriages. Moreover, the EMT did not differ between the pregnant and nonpregnant groups. CONCLUSION Intrauterine ABCD infusion improves the pregnancy outcomes of patients with RIF, regardless of the EMT. The results of this study revealed that endometrial receptivity improved significantly along with the EMT.
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- Shivangi Tiwari
- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Neurology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Seragen Biotherapeutics Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre, Helix , Biotech Park Electronic City, Phase-1, Bangalore, India
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Shin SY, Chung N, Shin JE, Kim JH, Park C, Kwon H, Choi DH, Lee JR, Kim JH. Angiogenic factor-driven improvement of refractory thin endometrium with autologous platelet-rich plasma intrauterine infusion in frozen embryo transfer cycles. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1431453. [PMID: 39290323 PMCID: PMC11405219 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1431453] [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: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Objective A beneficial effect on endometrial thickness (EMT) and improvement of pregnancy outcome after intrauterine infusion of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been suggested. This study assessed the effect of intrauterine PRP infusion on live birth rate and obstetrical outcomes and analyzed cytokines that can potentially improve pregnancy outcomes through PRP. Method This study was a prospective cohort study conducted in a university hospital fertility center. The study included ninety-one patients who had a history of two or more failed in vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts and refractory thin endometrium that remained unresponsive after at least two conventional treatments for thin endometrium. Patients were treated with an intrauterine infusion of autologous PRP between days 7 and 14 of their hormone replacement therapy-frozen embryo transfer (HRT-FET) cycle. PRP was administered at 3-day intervals until their EMT reached 7mm. After a maximum of three PRP administrations, embryo transfer (ET) was performed. The primary outcome was the live birth rate. Secondary outcomes included the implantation rate and increase in EMT compared to the previous cycle. We compared the cytokines related to angiogenesis in a patient's whole blood (WB) and PRP by utilizing a commercial screening kit. Results The live birth rate in the PRP treatment cycle was 20.9% (19 of 91 patients), significantly superior to the previous cycle without PRP infusion (p < 0.001). The implantation rate was also significantly higher during the PRP treatment cycle (16.4%) compared to the previous cycle (3.1%) (p < 0.001). The mean EMT post-PRP treatment was 6.1 mm, showing a significant increase of 0.8 mm (p < 0.001). Nonetheless, an increase in EMT was also observed in the non-pregnancy group. No adverse effects were reported by patients treated with autologous PRP. Cytokine array analysis confirmed marked increases in well-known pro-angiogenic factors such as Ang-1, EGF, LAP (TGF-b1), MMP-8, PDGF-AA, and PDGF-AB/PDGF-BB. Conclusion Intrauterine PRP infusion offers a safe and effective treatment for patients with refractory thin endometrium and implantation failures. The angiogenic cytokines present in PRP are the primary drivers of this improvement.
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- So Yeon Shin
- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Translational Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Translational Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Bundang Women's Medical Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Liu X, Qian C, Jiang X, Zhou Y, Feng X, Ding Y, Jin J, Hu M, Zhou W, Liu B, Zhou H. Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of thin endometrium: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:567. [PMID: 39215227 PMCID: PMC11363443 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06741-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Thin endometrium (TE) is a common cause of female infertility in clinical practice. Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) therapy becomes a novel treatment for thin endometrium; however, its clinical application remains controversial. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the therapeutic effects of intrauterine autologous PRP infusion in women with thin endometrium through relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS We systematically searched studies published in English from inception until June 2024 in databases such as PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and MEDLINE. Search terms included "Platelet-Rich Plasma," "thin endometrium," "endometrial thickness," "infertility," "pregnancy," "reproduction," and "adverse reactions". RCTs identified through the search were subjected to systematic review and meta-analysis, and data were analyzed using fixed-effects or random-effects models based on heterogeneity. RESULTS Eight RCTs involving 678 patients with thin endometrium were included. Patients receiving PRP infusion demonstrated significantly superior outcomes compared to the control group in endometrial thickness (MD: 1.23, 95%CI: 0.87 to 1.59, P = 0.000), clinical pregnancy rate (RR: 2.04, 95%CI: 1.52 to 2.76, P = 0.000), live birth rate (RR: 2.46; 95%CI: 1.57 to 3.85, P = 0.000), cycle cancellation rate (RR: 0.46, 95%CI: 0.23 to 0.93, P = 0.000), and embryo implantation rate (RR: 2.71; 95%CI: 1.91 to 3.84, P = 0.000). There were no statistically significance in spontaneous abortion rate (RR: 0.85, 95%CI: 0.40 to 1.78, P = 0.659), chemical pregnancy rate (RR: 1.84, 95%CI: 0.72 to 4.72, P = 0.204) and endometrial vascular improvement rate (RR: 1.10; 95%CI: 0.89 to 1.38, P = 0.367) between the two groups. The limitations of this study includes that, we only included single lauguage for literature research, the sample size and heterogeneity which could cause criteria bias. CONCLUSION Intrauterine PRP infusion may be an effective and safe treatment for women with thin endometrium. Further high-quality, large-sample, randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the reliability of our results. TRIAL REGISTRATION The review protocol is registered on PROSPERO with registration number CRD42023490421, and no modifications were made to the information provided at registration.
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- Xinyuan Liu
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Shandong Tai'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tai'an, 271000, Shandong, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Serdarogullari M, Raad G, Makieva S, Liperis G, Fraire-Zamora JJ, Celik-Ozenci C. Revitalizing female fertility: platelet-rich plasma - hype or hope? Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 49:103813. [PMID: 38852205 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.103813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained popularity as an experimental tool in regenerative medicine, with potential applications in reproductive medicine. This review will assess the existing literature on the role of PRP in female fertility enhancement, focusing on ovarian rejuvenation and increased endometrial thickness. PRP is being explored as a treatment for recurrent implantation failure, primary ovarian insufficiency and poor ovarian response. While the influence of PRP on endometrial thickness and implantation success is postulated, its effectiveness remains the subject of debate due to protocol variability and unclear patient selection criteria. This narrative review includes 36 articles published before December 2022, and highlights the lack of comprehensive molecular studies examining the impact of PRP on reproductive capacity. This review underscores the importance of standardizing PRP preparation protocols in reproductive medicine. However, challenges persist, and there is a need for well-planned randomized controlled trials and a deeper understanding of the patient population that would gain the greatest benefit from PRP treatment. Clarifying these aspects is crucial to improve outcomes for low-prognosis patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology.
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- Munevver Serdarogullari
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus via Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Al Hadi Laboratory and Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Kinderwunschzentrum, Klinik für Reproduktions-Endokrinologie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Westmead Fertility Centre, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey; Koç University Research Centre for Translational Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Abbassi R, Haddad S, Haneyah F, Nakawa W, Murad MS, Issa AM, Alkheder A, Azar A, Dakhalalah Bani Hani M, Abbassi H. Treating refractory thin endometrium through a novel way of activation and administration of Platelet-rich plasma in sexually active women: An interventional prospective cohort clinical study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38554. [PMID: 38875415 PMCID: PMC11175857 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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A prospective cohort study investigated the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion for refractory thin endometrium in 38 infertile patients. Patients showed significant improvement in endometrial thickness post-PRP injection, leading to successful implantation and pregnancy. The study revealed a negative correlation between antimullerian hormone (AMH) levels and the need for PRP interventions, suggesting higher ovarian reserve may reduce the necessity for repeated treatments. This implies AMH levels could serve as a prognostic indicator for treatment outcomes, aiding clinicians in optimizing protocols and reducing patient burden. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in larger and more diverse populations, along with exploring long-term reproductive success rates post-PRP treatment.
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- Rasha Abbassi
- University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Damascus, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Children's Hospital Damascus, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
- Stemosis for Scientific Research, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Al Mouwasat University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
- Faculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Al Mouwasat University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Damascus, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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Yu TN, Lee TH, Lee MS, Chen YC, Chen CI, Cheng EH, Lin PY, Huang CC, Lee CI. Intrauterine Infusion and Hysteroscopic Injection of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Patients with a Persistent Thin Endometrium: A Prospective Case-Control Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2838. [PMID: 38792379 PMCID: PMC11122516 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Objectives: To evaluate the effect of intrauterine infusion and hysteroscopic injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in patients with a persistent thin endometrium (EM) undergoing euploid frozen embryo transfer (EFET) cycles. Methods: This prospective case-control study enrolled 116 infertile women with thin EM (<7 mm) who underwent hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for EFET. These women had experienced at least one previous unsuccessful EFET cycle, which either resulted in the cancellation of the cycle or failure of pregnancy. A total of 55 women received an intrauterine infusion of PRP before FET, 38 received a hysteroscopic injection of PRP, and 23 received standard HRT treatment without PRP (control group). Only euploid embryos were transferred in these cycles. The primary outcomes were the implantation rate (IR) and clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) after EFET. Results: After receiving intrauterine infusion and hysteroscopic injection of PRP, 78.2% and 55.3% of patients, respectively, showed an EM thickness exceeding 7 mm, followed by embryo transfer. The hysteroscopic injection group demonstrated significantly higher IR (52%), a higher trend of CPR (52%), and a higher live birth rate (38%) than the control group (18%, 22%, and 4%). Conclusions: Intrauterine infusion and hysteroscopic injection of autologous PRP may be effective methods to increase EM thickness in HRT cycles. According to our results, both methods could increase EM thickness, while hysteroscopic injection appeared to provide more significant assistance in increasing IR, CPR, and live birth rate after EFET in patients with persistent thin EM.
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- Tzu-Ning Yu
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; (T.-N.Y.); (T.-H.L.); (M.-S.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; (T.-N.Y.); (T.-H.L.); (M.-S.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; (T.-N.Y.); (T.-H.L.); (M.-S.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; (T.-N.Y.); (T.-H.L.); (M.-S.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan; (Y.-C.C.); (C.-I.C.); (E.-H.C.); (P.-Y.L.); (C.-C.H.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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Karadbhajne P, Dzoagbe HY, More A. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Endometrial Treatment Efficacy and Safety in Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Comprehensive Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e59728. [PMID: 38841044 PMCID: PMC11151180 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59728] [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: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is among the new ground-breaking methods called for endometrial disorders detected in assisted reproductive technology (ART). This research work takes account of both a systematic literature review and an exploration of the molecular connections. The report aims to present the capabilities and benefits of the PRP in ART and the nonconformance and dangers involved in its use in ART. However, all these stages of ART need conducive endometrium, live micro embryo, and coordinated interaction between the blastocyst and the uterus. Despite all ART has achieved, implantation failure still exists as a problem having one quarter being attributed to the absence of the endometrial receptivity level. The review points to a corresponding increase in the role of autologous PRP in promoting cell proliferation, neo-angiogenesis, and anti-inflammatory effects to facilitate effective endometrial receptivity. The outcome of prior trials with the PRP approach proved to be positive for women with adenomyosis, thin endometrial lining, recurring implantation failure, chronic endometritis, and Asherman's syndrome. Challenges still exist in the proper placement of PRP for all women with infertility problems as well as how it works for individuals with blood disorders and infections. This study will look into the safest number of doses, the time of acting, and the possible future health hazards that both mother and child may face.
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- Priti Karadbhajne
- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Pharmacy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
- Nursing, Public Health Nurses' School, Accra, GHA
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- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Vaidakis D, Papapanou M, Siristatidis CS. Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 4:CD013875. [PMID: 38682756 PMCID: PMC11057220 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013875.pub2] [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] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) consists of plasma and a concentrate of platelets extracted from fresh whole blood of the person being treated. Research has suggested that intrauterine or intraovarian infusion/injection of PRP before embryo transfer may improve endometrial receptivity and response to ovarian stimulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction. We compared these interventions to standard treatment, placebo, or other interventions (mechanical or pharmacological). OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of intrauterine and intraovarian infusion/injection of platelet-rich plasma in infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technology cycles. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility Group's Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and the Epistemonikos database in January 2023. We also searched the reference lists of relevant articles and contacted the trial authors and experts in the field for any additional trials. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the application of PRP in the uterine cavity, ovaries, or both versus no intervention, placebo, or any other intervention (either mechanical or pharmacological) in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We followed standard methodological procedures recommended by Cochrane, including use of the updated risk of bias tool (RoB 2). The primary outcomes were live birth (or ongoing pregnancy) and miscarriage. The secondary outcomes were clinical pregnancy, complications of the procedure, multiple pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, preterm delivery, and fetal abnormality. We estimated the average effect of the interventions by fitting a Der Simonian-Laird's random-effects meta-analysis model. We reported pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We restricted the primary analyses to trials at low risk of bias for the outcomes and performed sensitivity analyses that included all studies. MAIN RESULTS We included 12 parallel-group RCTs that recruited a total of 1069 women. We identified three different comparison groups. Using GRADE, we assessed the certainty of evidence as very low for almost all outcomes. Intrauterine injection/infusion of platelet-rich plasma versus no intervention or placebo Nine studies evaluated intrauterine PRP versus no intervention or placebo. Eight included women with at least two or three previous implantation failures. Only one was assessed at low risk of bias for each outcome. This study provided very low-certainty evidence about the effect of intrauterine PRP injection versus no intervention on live birth (OR 1.10, 95% CI 0.38 to 3.14; 94 women) and miscarriage (OR 0.96, 95% CI 0.13 to 7.09; 94 women). If the likelihood of live birth following no intervention is assumed to be 17%, then the likelihood following intrauterine PRP would be 7% to 40%; and if the risk of miscarriage following no intervention is 4%, then the risk following intrauterine PRP would be 1% to 24%. When we analyzed all studies (regardless of risk of bias), we found very low-certainty evidence about the effect of intrauterine PRP compared with placebo or no intervention on live birth or ongoing pregnancy (OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.16 to 4.86; I² = 54%; 6 studies, 564 women) and miscarriage (OR 1.54, 95% CI 0.59 to 4.01; I² = 0%; 5 studies, 504 women). The study at low risk of bias provided very low-certainty evidence about the effect of intrauterine PRP compared with no intervention on clinical pregnancy (OR 1.55, 95% CI 0.64 to 3.76; 94 women) and ectopic pregnancy (OR 2.94, 95% CI 0.12 to 73.95; 94 women). The synthesis of all studies provided very low-certainty evidence about the effect of intrauterine PRP compared with placebo or no intervention on clinical pregnancy (OR 2.22, 95% CI 1.50 to 3.27; I² = 24%; 9 studies, 824 women), multiple pregnancy (OR 2.68, 95% CI 0.81 to 8.88; I² = 0%; 2 studies, 240 women), and ectopic pregnancy (OR 2.94, 95% CI 0.12 to 73.95; 1 study, 94 women; very low-certainty evidence). Intrauterine infusion of PRP may increase the risk of preterm delivery compared with no intervention (OR 8.02, 95% CI 1.72 to 37.33; 1 study, 120 women; low-certainty evidence). No studies reported pain, infection, allergic reaction, fetal growth restriction, or fetal abnormality. Intrauterine infusion of platelet-rich plasma versus intrauterine infusion of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor Two RCTs evaluated intrauterine PRP versus intrauterine granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF); both included women with thin endometrium, and neither was judged at low risk of bias for any outcome. We are uncertain about the effect of intrauterine PRP compared with intrauterine G-CSF on live birth (OR 0.88, 95% CI 0.43 to 1.81; 1 study, 132 women; very low-certainty evidence), miscarriage (OR 1.94, 95% CI 0.63 to 5.96; 1 study, 132 women; very low-certainty evidence), and clinical pregnancy (OR 1.24, 95% CI 0.66 to 2.35; 2 studies, 172 women; very low-certainty evidence). Neither study reported adverse outcomes other than miscarriage. Intraovarian injection of platelet-rich plasma versus no intervention One RCT evaluated PRP injection into both ovaries versus no intervention; it was judged at high risk of bias for the two outcomes it reported. We are uncertain about the effect of intraovarian PRP injection compared with no intervention on ongoing pregnancy (OR 1.09, 95% CI 0.33 to 3.63; 73 women; very low-certainty evidence) and clinical pregnancy (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.31 to 2.60; 73 women; very low-certainty evidence). The study examined no safety outcomes. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We are uncertain about the effect of intrauterine or intraovarian administration of PRP on outcomes of assisted reproduction technology in infertile women. The pooled results should be interpreted with caution. Only one of the 12 included studies was judged at low risk of bias. Other limitations of the included trials were failure to report live birth, poor reporting of methods, lack of prospective protocol registration, low precision due to the small number of enrolled participants, indirectness due to the specific subpopulations and settings studied, and insufficient or absent safety data.
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- Dennis Vaidakis
- Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, Medical School, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Subiran Adrados C, Cadenas J, Polat SL, Tjäder AS, Blanche P, Kristensen SG. Exploring the potential use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) from adult and umbilical cord blood in murine follicle culture. Reprod Biol 2024; 24:100851. [PMID: 38237503 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2023.100851] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Ovarian follicle culture is a powerful tool to study follicular physiology and has potential applications in clinical and commercial settings. Despite remarkable progress, recreating folliculogenesis in vitro remains challenging for many mammalian species. This study investigates the impact of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from adult blood (human platelet lysate, hPL) and umbilical cord blood (Umbilical cord plasma, UCP) on murine pre-antral follicle culture and oocyte maturation. Pre-antral follicles were cultured individually for 10 days with fetal bovine serum (FBS) serving as the control and two PRP sources (hPL and UCP) and their activated forms (Ac-hPL and Ac-UCP). The results suggest that neither hPL nor UCP, regardless of activation status, improved follicle culture outcomes compared to FBS. Interestingly, activation did not significantly impact the main functional outcomes such as maturation rates, survival, and growth. Oestradiol secretion and oocyte diameter, often considered hallmarks of follicle quality, did not show significant differences between matured and non-matured oocytes across the treatment groups. However, gene expression analysis revealed a significant upregulation of Gdf-9 and Bmp-15 mRNA levels in oocytes from the Ac-UCP group, regardless of maturation stage, suggesting that the accumulation of the mRNA could be due to potential challenges in translation in the Ac-UCP group. In conclusion, this study challenges the hypothesis that PRP, as a serum source, could improve follicle culture outcomes compared to FBS, the gold standard in murine follicle culture. Further research is needed to understand the species-specific effects of PRP and explore other potential factors affecting follicle culture and oocyte quality.
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- Cristina Subiran Adrados
- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, Entrance B, 2nd floor, 1014 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Department of Fertility, The Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dutta S, More A, Shrivastava D, Choudhary N, Wanjari M, Anjankar VP, Anjankar A, Chopra M, Khemani S. Exploring the Association Between Age Groups and Success Patterns in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: A Cohort Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e53418. [PMID: 38435181 PMCID: PMC10908577 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53418] [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: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to comprehensively examine the correlation between success trends in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and the advancing age of patients undergoing fertility interventions. Methods Female participants were categorized randomly into five age groups undergoing PRP or conventional hormone replacement therapy. Procedures included controlled ovarian stimulation, escalating estrogen dosage, gonadotrophin injections, and embryo transfer post-ovulation trigger. A pivotal PRP intervention was provided to half of the age sub-groups, and endometrial thickness was assessed 24 hours prior to embryo transfer. Statistical analysis employed SPSS 26.0 for Windows Student Version (IBM Inc., Armonk, New York), incorporating descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey's honestly significant difference (HSD) test to explore age-PRP success relationships (p<0.05). Results The study, involving 60 participants, revealed a balanced patient distribution across age groups, with 20-30 age groups contributing 23.33% each. Baseline characteristics showed no significant differences between PRP and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) groups. Post-intervention, PRP demonstrated consistently higher endometrial thickness (p<0.001) and clinical pregnancy rates (63.33%) compared to HRT (40%). These findings suggest a positive association between PRP therapy and improved outcomes, particularly in younger age cohorts. Conclusion The study challenges traditional perspectives on hormonal influences in fertility, highlighting a potential link between PRP therapy and favorable outcomes among younger age groups. Improved endometrial thickness and clinical pregnancy rates in the PRP group emphasize the need for further exploration of PRP's mechanisms and applications in reproductive medicine.
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- Shilpa Dutta
- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Anatomy, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Public Health, Parul Institute of Public Health, Vadodara, IND
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- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Aghajanova L, Zhang A, Lathi RB, Huddleston HG. Platelet-rich plasma infusion as an adjunct treatment for persistent thin lining in frozen embryo transfer cycles: first US experience report. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024; 41:483-491. [PMID: 37996549 PMCID: PMC10894781 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02993-8] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To study effect of intrauterine infusion of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on endometrial growth in the setting of thin endometrial lining in patients with prior cancelled or failed frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. MATERIALS AND METHODS Single-arm cohort study of forty-six patients (51 cycles) with endometrial lining thickness (EMT) < 6 mm in prior cancelled or failed FET cycles requesting intrauterine PRP treatment in upcoming FET cycle. The primary outcomes were final EMT in FET cycle and change in EMT after PRP. The secondary outcomes were overall pregnancy rate, clinical pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, ongoing pregnancy, and live birth rates. RESULTS The mean pre-PRP EMT in all FET cycles was 4.0 ± 1.1 mm, and mean post-PRP EMT (final) was 7.1 ± 1.0 mm. Of 51 cycles, 33 (64.7%) reached ≥ 7 mm after PRP administration. There was a significant difference between pre-PRP EMT and post-PRP EMT in all FET cycles, with mean difference of 3.0 ± 1.5 mm. Three cycles were cancelled for failure to reach adequate lining. Total pregnancy rate was 72.9% in our cohort of 48 cycles that proceeded to transfer. Clinical pregnancy rate was 54.2% (26/48 FET cycles); clinical miscarriage rate was 14.3% (5/35 pregnancies). Twenty six women had live birth (18 with EMT ≥ 7 mm and 8 with EMT < 7 mm). Response to PRP was not correlated with any pre-cycle characteristics. CONCLUSION We demonstrate a significant improvement in lining thickness and pregnancy rates in this challenging cohort of women after PRP infusion, with no adverse events. Cost-effectiveness of PRP with benefits and alternatives should be carefully considered.
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- Lusine Aghajanova
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford School of Medicine, 1195 West Fremont Avenue, MC 7717, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, USA.
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- Quantitative Sciences Unit, Department of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford School of Medicine, 1195 West Fremont Avenue, MC 7717, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Fujii S, Oguchi T. The number of previous implantation failures is a critical determinant of intrauterine autologous platelet-rich plasma infusion success in women with recurrent implantation failure. Reprod Med Biol 2024; 23:e12565. [PMID: 38435746 PMCID: PMC10904764 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12565] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Purpose We aimed to identify factors influencing the reproductive outcomes of frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) with intrauterine autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion in patients with either a thin endometrium or recurrent implantation failure (RIF) despite a normal endometrial appearance. Methods In this retrospective study of women who underwent PRP-FET, factors influencing PRP-FET outcomes were identified using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results We enrolled 111 patients (70 with refractory thin endometrium and 41 with RIF but no thin endometrium). For 99 completed FET cycles, the β-hCG positivity rate was 46.7%, clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) was 41.0%, and live birth rate (LBR) was 36.2%. PRP treatment was associated with significant improvements over previous cycles, and participants with thin endometria demonstrated thickening. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the number of previous implantation failures in women with RIF was a significant factor affecting the PRP-FET outcomes. The CPR and LBR of women with RIF were lower when there had been ≥3 previous implantation failures occurred. Conclusions Intrauterine PRP infusion improves the pregnancy outcomes of patients with RIF or a thin endometrium. The number of previous implantation failures is a critical determinant of successful intrauterine PRP infusions in women with RIF.
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Shalma NM, Salamah HM, Alsawareah A, Shaarawy AS, Mohamed MR, Manirambona E, Abd-ElGawad M. The efficacy of intrauterine infusion of platelet rich plasma in women undergoing assisted reproduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:843. [PMID: 38066425 PMCID: PMC10704776 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-06140-0] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous platelet concentration recently used in the reproductive field. Studies had conflicting results regarding its effect on pregnancy outcomes. We aimed to solve the debate on the safety and efficacy of PRP in women undergoing assisted reproduction and assess the influence of covariates on the outcomes of PRP infusion. METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science in May 2023. We included randomized and non-randomized clinical trials as well as cohort studies assessing intrauterine PRP in sub fertile women undergoing assisted reproduction (IVF/ICSI). For the quality assessment, We used the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 1, the ROBINS-I tool, and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. We pooled the data using RevMan version 5.4. RESULTS The data from 23 studies were pooled. PRP had favorable outcomes compared with the control group on clinical pregnancy rate (RR: 1.84, 95% CI 1.62 to 2.09; P < 0.00001), live birth rate (RR: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.24 to 2.47; P = 0.001), and miscarriages (RR: 0.51, 95% CI: 0.36 to 0.72; P = 0.0002). Women with repeated implantation failure had a significantly improved clinical pregnancy rate (RR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.49 to 2.24; P < 0.00001), live birth rate (RR:1.83, 95% CI: 1.33 to 2.51; P = 0.002), and miscarriage rate (RR: 0.46, 95% CI: 0.31 to 068; P = 0.0001). CONCLUSION PRP showed promising results in assisted reproductive techniques. Further large and multicenter RCTs are required to compare the doses of PRP while identifying the specific population with the most benefits from PRP.
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- Noran Magdy Shalma
- Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Othman Ibn-Affan Street, Beside Tanta Sporting Club, Tanta, Egypt.
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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Deng H, Wang S, Li Z, Xiao L, Ma L. Effect of intrauterine infusion of platelet-rich plasma for women with recurrent implantation failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2023; 43:2144177. [PMID: 36397660 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2144177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study evaluated the effect of intrauterine perfusion of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). Key biomedical databases were searched to identify relevant clinical trials and observational studies. Outcomes included clinical pregnancy rate, chemical pregnancy rate, implantation rate, live birth rate, and abortion rate. Data was extracted from ten studies (six randomised controlled trials, four cohort studies) involving 1555 patients. Pregnancy outcomes were improved in women treated with PRP compared to controls: clinical pregnancy rate (RR = 1.96, 95% CI [1.67, 2.31], p < 0.00001, I2 = 46%), chemical pregnancy rate (RR = 1.79, 95% CI [1.54, 2.08], p < 0.00001, I2 = 29%), implantation rate (RR = 1.90, CI [1.50, 2.41], p < 0.00001, I2 = 0%), live birth rate (RR = 2.83, CI [1.45, 5.52], p = 0.0007, I2 = 83%), abortion rate (RR = 0.40, 95% CI [0.18, 0.90], p = 0.03, I2 = 59%). These data imply PRP has potential to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with RIF, suggesting a promising role in assisted reproductive technology.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product that contains platelets, various growth factors, and cytokines at concentrations above the normal baseline level. Recent studies have shown that intrauterine infusion of autologous PRP can improve pregnancy outcomes in infertile women.What do the results of this study add? This systematic review and meta-analysis of data from ten studies (n = 1555; 775 cases and 780 controls) investigated the effect of intrauterine perfusion of autologous PRP on pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). Findings suggest that pregnancy outcomes, including clinical pregnancy rate, chemical pregnancy rate, implantation rate, live birth rate and abortion rate were improved in women treated with PRP compared to controls.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? RIF remains a challenge for researchers, clinicians, and patients. Our study identified PRP as a potential intervention in assisted reproduction. As an autologous blood preparation, PRP eliminates the risk of an immune response and transmission of disease. PRP is low cost and effective and may represent a new approach to the treatment of patients with RIF.
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- Haiyu Deng
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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Li CJ, Zhan YD, Zhou XL, Yang J, Deng L, Li XL, Chen X. Value of Intrauterine Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy on Endometrial Receptivity: A Literature Review. Curr Med Sci 2023; 43:1075-1083. [PMID: 38041791 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-023-2816-4] [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: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Endometrial receptivity is an important factor that influences embryo implantation. Thus, it is important to identify an applicable approach to improve endometrial receptivity in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology. Recently, growing evidence has indicated that intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion is an effective method to obtain a satisfactory reproductive outcome by increasing endometrial thickness and improving endometrial receptivity. Therefore, the present review aims to outline the possible mechanisms of PRP on endometrial receptivity and summarize the present literature on the effects of PRP therapy in improving endometrial receptivity.
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- Chu-Jun Li
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Shunde, 528300, China.
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Zaha IA, Huniadi A, Bodog F, Seles L, Toma MC, Maghiar L, Szulay-Bimbo E, Bodog A, Sachelarie L, Florea M, Stefan L. Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Infertility-Infusion versus Injectable PRP. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1676. [PMID: 38138903 PMCID: PMC10744642 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13121676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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(1) Background: During IVF (in vitro fertilization) procedures, endometrial thickness has a significant role in the success of pregnancy outcomes for embryo transfers. Endometrial thickness, a crucial component of endometrial receptivity, is a contentious issue. The regenerative properties of PRP have been shown in recent research to have positive effects on the endometrium. PRP increases the pregnancy rate in IVF patients with thin endometrium and recurrent implantation failure. In order to demonstrate the efficacy of PRP therapies, this work compares the administration of injectable and infusible PRP during endometrial preparation. (2) Methods: This prospective single-arm control study was conducted at an IVF center in Oradea, Romania. This study included 50 patients; 27 were included in the group with Injectable PRP and 23 in the group with Infusible PRP. The outcome was compared between the two groups, with the primary outcome being the endometrial thickness after the PRP infusion or injection and the secondary outcome being the pregnancy rate in both groups. (3) Results: Patients who were treated with Injectable PRP had a higher pregnancy rate. An improvement in the quality of the endometrium, in terms of thickness, was also observed in the patients who were injected with PRP. (4) Conclusions: Compared to PRP infusions inside the uterus, sub-endometrial PRP injections in frozen embryo transfer methods have a greater pregnancy rate.
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- Ioana Alexandra Zaha
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
- A Calla—Infertility Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Constantin A. Rosetti Street, 410103 Oradea, Romania;
- Pelican Clinical Hospital, Corneliu Coposu Street 2, 410450 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
- A Calla—Infertility Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Constantin A. Rosetti Street, 410103 Oradea, Romania;
- Pelican Clinical Hospital, Corneliu Coposu Street 2, 410450 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
- Oradea County Hospital, Gheorghe Doja Street 65-67, 410169 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
- Pelican Clinical Hospital, Corneliu Coposu Street 2, 410450 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
- Pelican Clinical Hospital, Corneliu Coposu Street 2, 410450 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Prelinical Discipline, Apollonia University, 700511 Iasi, Romania
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- A Calla—Infertility Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Constantin A. Rosetti Street, 410103 Oradea, Romania;
- Oradea County Hospital, Gheorghe Doja Street 65-67, 410169 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (I.A.Z.); (A.H.); (F.B.); (L.S.); (M.C.T.); (L.M.); (E.S.-B.); (L.S.)
- A Calla—Infertility Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Constantin A. Rosetti Street, 410103 Oradea, Romania;
- Oradea County Hospital, Gheorghe Doja Street 65-67, 410169 Oradea, Romania
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Hiraoka T, Osuga Y, Hirota Y. Current perspectives on endometrial receptivity: A comprehensive overview of etiology and treatment. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2023; 49:2397-2409. [PMID: 37527810 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) remains a challenging problem in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Further insights into uterine abnormalities that can disturb embryo implantation should be obtained. This review provides an overview of the effects of organic and non-organic uterine disorders on endometrial receptivity. The results suggest that various uterine pathologies can lead to defective embryo implantation via multiple mechanisms. In particular, uterine adenomyosis dysregulates molecular and cellular interactions that are vital for successful embryo implantation with a background of chronic inflammation, which may be alleviated by pretreatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. Uterine myomas can cause endometrial deformation and adverse alterations in uterine contractility. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of myomectomy remains debated, and endometrial polyp removal may be considered, particularly in patients with RIF. Chronic endometritis abrogates the appropriate uterine immunological environment critical for embryo implantation. Abnormal endometrial microbiota have been suggested to influence endometrial receptivity; however, supporting evidence is currently scarce. Platelet-rich plasma therapy may be a potential treatment for thin endometria; nevertheless, further validation is required. Endometrial receptivity analysis can detect dysregulation of the window of implantation, and new non-invasive methods for predicting endometrial receptivity have recently been proposed. However, numerous issues still need to be fully clarified. Further clinical and basic studies are necessary to investigate the pathophysiology of defective endometrial receptivity and identify optimal treatments for patients undergoing ART, especially those with RIF.
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- Takehiro Hiraoka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Lin PY, Lee CI, Chen YC, Cheng EH, Huang CC, Chen CI, Lee TH, Lee YJ, Lee MS. Factors Affecting the Potential Efficacy of Intrauterine Platelet-Rich Plasma Infusion on Thin Endometrium in Women with Recurrent Implantation Failure. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1419. [PMID: 37763186 PMCID: PMC10532920 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13091419] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Optimizing endometrial thickness (EMT) is crucial for successful embryo implantation, but enhancing thin endometrium remains a significant challenge. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-derived therapies have emerged as a promising approach in reproductive medicine due to their capacity to facilitate tissue repair and regeneration. This study aims to identify the risk factors associated with the failure of intrauterine PRP infusion for thin endometrium in women with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). We retrospectively reviewed data from 77 women with RIF, all exhibiting an EMT of <7 mm. These women underwent programmed hormone therapy for frozen embryo transfer (FET) and received two autologous intrauterine PRP infusions. Following intrauterine PRP-lysate (PL) infusions, the mean increase in EMT was 1.9 ± 1.2 mm, with EMT reaching 7 mm in 86% of the cases (66/77; average EMT, 8.3 mm). We identified an exceedingly thin EMT as a risk factor impacting the therapeutic efficacy in increasing EMT (p = 0.04, OR: 3.16; 95% CI: 1.03-9.67). Additionally, the number of previous uterine surgeries emerged as a prognostic factor for pregnancy failure following PL infusion (p = 0.02, OR: 2.02; 95% CI: 1.12-3.64). Our findings suggest that an extremely thin EMT and a history of numerous uterine surgeries can impede successful pregnancy, even when an optimal EMT is achieved following PRP infusion.
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- Pin-Yao Lin
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan
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- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.)
- Division of Infertility, Lee Women’s Hospital, No. 30-6, Sec. 1, Changping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City 406, Taiwan (Y.-J.L.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South District, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan
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Zhang L, Li H, Zhang L, Zu Z, Xu D, Zhang J. Network Pharmacology Analysis of the Mechanisms Underlying the Therapeutic Effects of Yangjing Zhongyu Tang on Thin Endometrium. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:1805-1818. [PMID: 37350984 PMCID: PMC10284302 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s409659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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Purpose Yangjing Zhongyu Tang (YJZYT) is a classic Chinese prescription for infertility treatment and exerts therapeutic effects via activity on the thin endometrium (TE). However, the major components and underlying mechanisms of YJZYT actions remain to be established. The main objectives of this study were to clarify the effects of YJZYT on the TE and provide insights into the related mechanisms based on network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses. Methods Network pharmacology was employed to explore the main bioactive components and targets of YJZYT. TE-related genes were obtained from the Genecards database and screened for intersections with YJZYT. The Cytoscape 3.8.2 was used to build a "compounds-disease-targets" network and molecular docking analysis performed on key targets. The mechanism of action of YJZYT was further validated in vivo using a rat model. Results A total of 98 YJZYT active ingredients, 2409 thin endometrium-associated genes, and 186 common targets were obtained. Through topological analysis, 10 core objectives were screened. Data from the PPI network suggest that AKT1, TNF, VEGFA, IL-6, TP53, INS, ESR1, MMP9, ALB, and ACTB serve as key targets in the action of YJZYT on TE. PI3K-Akt, TNF, apoptosis, IL-17 and MAPK were established as the main functional pathways. Molecular docking analysis revealed high affinity of the active ingredients of YJZYT, specifically, ursolic acid, palbinone, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol, for TNF, VEGFA, IL-6, AKT, and MMP9. YJZYT improved endometrial recovery, promoted endometrial angiogenesis, and upregulated protein expression of VEGF, PI3K, AKT, and p-AKT in the TE rat model. Conclusion Network pharmacological and animal studies facilitated the prediction and validation of the active components and key targets of YJZYT potentially contributing to TE. Preliminary evidence from in vivo experiments showed that YJZYT promotes angiogenesis and thin endometrial repair via regulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway, providing a reference for further research.
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- Lei Zhang
- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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Cakiroglu Y, Tiras B, Franasiak J, Seli E. Treatment options for endometrial hypoproliferation. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2023; 35:254-262. [PMID: 36912320 DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Endometrial hypoproliferation refers to the failure of the endometrium to reach optimal thickness during fresh or frozen embryo transfer cycles in women undergoing infertility treatment with in-vitro fertilization (IVF). This review discusses the treatment options for endometrial hypoproliferation. RECENT FINDINGS Apart from factors related to the embryo quality, ultrasonographic findings associated with the endometrium, such as endometrial thickness, endometrial pattern and subendometrial blood flow, are considered key factors associated with the outcome of assisted reproductive treatment. To date, a consensus has not been reached regarding the definition of thin endometrium, while thresholds of 6, 7 or 8 mm have been used in the literature. Strategies to increase endometrial thickness can be reviewed in three groups: endocrine approaches, vitamins & supplements, and new experimental therapeutic interventions. Some of the recently introduced experimental therapeutic interventions such as platelet-rich plasma injection, stem cell treatment and tissue bioengineering are exciting potential therapies that need to be further studied. SUMMARY Despite a large number of publications on the topic, diagnosing and treating endometrial hypoproliferation remains a challenge. Well designed studies are needed to establish a widely accepted endometrial thickness cut-off value below which endometrial hypoproliferation is diagnosed and to generate meaningful data that would allow an evidence-based discussion of available therapeutic options with patients.
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- Yigit Cakiroglu
- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University
- Acibadem Maslak Hospital Assisted Reproductive Techniques Unit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University
- Acibadem Maslak Hospital Assisted Reproductive Techniques Unit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- IVI RMA New Jersey, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Maged AM, El-Mazny A, Kamal N, Mahmoud SI, Fouad M, El-Nassery N, Kotb A, Ragab WS, Ogila AI, Metwally AA, Fahmy RM, Saad H, Shaeer EK, Salah N, Lasheen Y. The value of platelet-rich plasma in women with previous implantation failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:969-983. [PMID: 37010710 PMCID: PMC10239431 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02781-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the value of intrauterine PRP to improve IVF outcome in women with previous implantation failure. METHODS Screening of Pubmed, Web of Science, and other databases from inception to August 2022 using the keywords related to "platelet-rich plasma" OR "PRP" AND "IVF" "implantation failure." Twenty-nine studies (3308 participants) were included in our analysis, 13 were RCTs, 6 were prospective cohorts, 4 were prospective single arm, and 6 were retrospective analyses. Extracted data included settings of the study, study type, sample size, participants' characteristics, route, volume, timing of PRP administration, and outcome parameters. RESULTS Implantation rate was reported in 6 RCTs (886 participants) and 4 non-RCTs (732 participants). The odds ratio (OR) effect estimate was 2.62 and 2.06, with 95% CI of 1.83, 3.76, and 1.03-4.11, respectively. Endometrial thickness was compared in 4 RCTs (307 participants) and 9 non-RCTs (675 participants), which showed a mean difference of 0.93 and 1.16, with 0.59-1.27 and 0.68-1.65 95% CI, respectively. CONCLUSION PRP administration improves implantation, clinical pregnancy, chemical pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy, live birth rates, and endometrial thickness in women with previous implantation failure.
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- Ahmed M Maged
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Chang Y, Peng J, Zhu Y, Sun P, Mai H, Guo Q, Guo J, Liang X, Chen P. How platelet-rich plasma (PRP) intra-uterine injection improve endometrial receptivity of intrauterine adhesions in women: A time-series-based self-controlled study. J Reprod Immunol 2023; 156:103796. [PMID: 36696783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.103796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment proven to improve fertility outcomes in patients with a poor endometrial environment. However, the mechanism is not yet clear. In this study, we recruited 6 patients with infertility due to IUA and 6 normal control women. The subjects in the IUA group collected samples before and after PRP treatment. Endometrial receptivity was improved after PRP treatment. After PRP treatment, the endometrial NK cells, CD8 T cells and Th1 cells were significantly lower than those before treatment. Functional enrichment analysis suggested that the effects of changes in microbial composition played an important role in changes in the endometrial immune environment. Among them, the most significant difference was Bacillus. Our self-controlled cohort in this study can fully describe the detailed mechanism by which PRP treatment improves the endometrial environment.
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- Yajie Chang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510655 Guangzhou, China; GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Fertility Preservation, 510655, Guangzhou, China.
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Anitua E, Allende M, de la Fuente M, Del Fabbro M, Alkhraisat MH. Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women with a History of Embryo Transfer Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:303. [PMID: 36978694 PMCID: PMC10045363 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10030303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used to enhance pregnancy in infertile women. In this technique, the eggs are removed from the ovary and fertilized and injected with sperm to make embryos. Unfortunately, embryo implantation failures still occur in many of these women. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies use a patient's own platelets to promote tissue healing and growth, including endometrium. The growth factors provided by the platelets play a criterial role on the regenerative ability of PRP. In the last years, PRP treatments have been gaining a lot of popularity to treat women with repeated ART failures. In this study, we collected and summarized all information published in the scientific literature to assess the evidence of the PRP effect on pregnancy. We only considered randomized controlled trials (RCT), a type of study designed to be unbiased and considered at the highest level of evidence. Our analysis indicates that PRP therapies might be an effective treatment in cases of poor responsiveness to conventional ART. However, additional studies (well-designed) are necessary to confirm this beneficial effect of PRP.
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- Eduardo Anitua
- Regenerative Medicine Department, BTI Biotechnology Institute, 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Clinical Research, University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology (UIRMI), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Regenerative Medicine Department, BTI Biotechnology Institute, 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Clinical Research, University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology (UIRMI), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Regenerative Medicine Department, BTI Biotechnology Institute, 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Clinical Research, University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology (UIRMI), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Regenerative Medicine Department, BTI Biotechnology Institute, 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Clinical Research, University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology (UIRMI), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Improves Pregnancy Outcomes in Moderate to Severe Intrauterine Adhesion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041319. [PMID: 36835857 PMCID: PMC9965537 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041319] [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: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in women with moderate to severe intrauterine adhesion (IUA). A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a reproductive medical center between July 2020 and June 2021 to compare the clinical pregnancy rate of two groups (PRP and non-PRP groups) after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. A multivariate logistic regression analysis and propensity score matching (PSM) were performed to minimize potential bias. According to our inclusion and exclusion criteria, 133 patients were finally enrolled and divided into the PRP group (n = 48) and non-PRP group (n = 85). In the primary comparison, the clinical pregnancy rate in the PRP group was higher than that in the non-PRP group (41.7% vs. 28.2%, p = 0.114), albeit without statistical significance. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed, and the results of the adjusted model showed that PRP treatment significantly improved the clinical pregnancy rate (adjusted OR = 3.00, 95% CI = 1.22-7.38, p = 0.017). After PSM, the clinical pregnancy rate was higher in the PRP group than that in the non-PRP group (46.2% vs. 20.5%, p = 0.031). Based on the present study, we concluded that intrauterine perfusion of PRP had great potential in improving the clinical pregnancy rate in patients with moderate to severe IUA. Therefore, we recommend the application of PRP in the treatment of IUA.
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Repairing and Regenerating Injured Endometrium Methods. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:1724-1736. [PMID: 36653588 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01108-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Good endometrium is the prerequisite and guarantee for reproduction and maternal and child health. Endometrial injury caused by operation or non-operation can lead to menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, abortion, infertility, and other gynecological diseases to bother women. Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) and thin endometrium are common diseases caused by abnormal repair after endometrium damage. The incidence of IUA is not low after uterine operative surgery, and the recurrence is pretty high after uterine adhesiolysis. At present, there were many methods for endometrial repair in clinic or in the laboratory, but the efficacy was different from methods to methods. They are mainly including estrogen therapy, stem cell therapy, complementary medicine therapy, and some physical barrier therapy. In order to guide the effective repair and regeneration of endometrium in clinic, this paper reviews the merit and demerit of these methods for endometrium regeneration and repair that have been proved to be effective in experiments and clinical in recent years.
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Kuroda K, Matsumoto A, Horikawa T, Takamizawa S, Ochiai A, Kawamura K, Nakagawa K, Sugiyama R. Transcriptomic profiling analysis of human endometrial stromal cells treated with autologous platelet-rich plasma. Reprod Med Biol 2023; 22:e12498. [PMID: 36704119 PMCID: PMC9868347 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12498] [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: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Purpose To clarify the mechanisms of intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion that support embryo implantation in in vitro fertilization treatment. Methods Blood and endometrial samples were collected from four infertile women. Human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were cultured and passaged equally into four cell culture dishes in each patient. Two were treated with PRP twice, and the other two were treated with vehicle. Subsequently, two cultures with and without PRP were decidualized with 8-bromoadenosine 3',5'-cyclic AMP and progesterone for 5 days. Results The gene expression in undifferentiated or decidualized HESCs with and without PRP was compared. In the microarray analysis, 381 and 63 differentially expressed genes were detected in undifferentiated and decidualized HESCs, respectively. In the undifferentiated HESCs, PRP was found to promote the gene expression associated with cell growth, tissue regeneration, proinflammatory response, and antibiotic effects. In decidualized HESCs, PRP was found to attenuate the gene expression involved in cell proliferation and inflammation by inhibiting the expression of phosphoinositide 3-kinase signaling. Conclusions Platelet-rich plasma regulates the reprogramming of cell proliferation and inflammation depending on menstrual cycle phases in an appropriate manner, suggesting that PRP has the potential to increase endometrial thickness in the proliferative phase and improve immune tolerance in the secretory phase.
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- Keiji Kuroda
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and EndoscopySugiyama Clinic MarunouchiTokyoJapan
- Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation ResearchSugiyama Clinic ShinjukuTokyoJapan
- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyJuntendo University Faculty of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyJuntendo University Faculty of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation ResearchSugiyama Clinic ShinjukuTokyoJapan
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation ResearchSugiyama Clinic ShinjukuTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyJuntendo University Faculty of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyJuntendo University Faculty of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation ResearchSugiyama Clinic ShinjukuTokyoJapan
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation ResearchSugiyama Clinic ShinjukuTokyoJapan
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Naghshineh E, Rouholamin S, Derakhshandeh Z. Hormone Therapy with or without Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Treatment Asherman Syndrome; A Randomized Clinical Trial. Adv Biomed Res 2023; 12:17. [PMID: 36926432 PMCID: PMC10012034 DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_411_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Asherman syndrome is a controversial issue in obstetrics and gynecology without any consensus on its management and treatment. It is characterized by variable lesions inside the uterine cavity and also causes menstrual irregularities, infertility, and placental abnormalities. The study aimed to assess the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) effect in women with intrauterine adhesions by evaluating the improvement of the menstrual cycle and intrauterine adhesion (IUA) stage. Materials and Methods This clinical trial study was performed on 60 women with Asherman syndrome in two groups of 30. For the first group, only hormone therapy was performed and for the second group, hormone therapy with platelet-rich plasma after hysteroscopy. Recovery of Asherman syndrome and IUA stage was assessed at 6 to 8 weeks after hysteroscopy and compared between the two groups. Results Our results demonstrated that there was no significant difference between demographic data in the two groups as well as the menstrual pattern of both groups before or after treatment (P > 0.05). Frequency distribution of IUA after the intervention in the PRP + hormone therapy group in grade I, II, and III were equal to 73.3%, 20%, and 6.7% and in the hormone therapy group were 53.3%, 26.7%, and 20%, respectively (P = 0.22). In addition, hypo menorrhea was observed in 33.3% of PRP + hormone therapy group and 40% of the hormone therapy group with no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.71). Conclusion Hormone therapy with PRP compared to hormone therapy alone after routine surgical treatment had not a significant effect on the IUA stage, duration, and severity of menstruation.
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- Elham Naghshineh
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Mao Y, Wang M, Xiong Y, Wen X, Zhang M, Ma L, Zhang Y. MELTF Might Regulate Ferroptosis, Pyroptosis, and Autophagy in Platelet-Rich Plasma-Mediated Endometrial Epithelium Regeneration. Reprod Sci 2022; 30:1506-1520. [PMID: 36303086 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01101-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The endometrial basal layer is essential for endometrial regeneration, whose disruption leads to thin endometrium or intrauterine adhesion (IUA) with an unsatisfactory prognosis. Emerging data indicate that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can promote endometrial proliferation, but the mechanism by which PRP regulates endometrial regeneration remains unclear. Herein, we investigated the therapeutic effects and possible mechanisms of PRP on endometrial regeneration. IUA animal model was generated by sham, mechanically damaging endometrium with or without PRP for 10 days. The uterine section in the model group showed degenerative changes with a narrow endometrial lumen, atrophic columnar epithelium, decreased number of endometrial glands, decreased endometrial thickness, and increased collagen deposition. The above disruption could be ameliorated by the PRP. Transcriptome sequencing analysis displayed that the retinol metabolism pathway and extracellular matrix (ECM) receptor interaction pathway were up-regulated and enriched in differential expression genes (DEGs). Melanotransferrin (MELTF) was the key up-regulated gene in PRP-induced endometrial regeneration, which was verified in vivo and in vitro. Ferroptosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis were down-regulated in PRP-treated Ishikawa cells. Conclusively, PRP promotes endometrium regeneration by up-regulating the retinol metabolism and ECM receptor interaction pathway with MELTF. Meanwhile, PRP could also inhibit endometrial epithelial cell death by regulating ferroptosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis.
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- Yanhong Mao
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, NO. 169, East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, 430071, Hubei Province, China.
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Abduljabbar HS, Hashim H, Abduljabar HH, Elnaeim AA, Abduljabar NH. The Effect of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment on In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Its Impact on the Endometrium and Clinical Pregnancy Rate. Cureus 2022; 14:e27913. [PMID: 36120226 PMCID: PMC9467478 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Agirregoikoa JA, de Pablo JL, de la Fuente M, Anitua E. Potential of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF-Endoret) to Enhance the Efficacy of Assisted Reproductive Techniques in Refractory Cases. Cureus 2022; 14:e26623. [PMID: 35949801 PMCID: PMC9356660 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26623] [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] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Aim: Nowadays, infertility problems affect a high percentage of couples. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF-Endoret, hereafter PRGF) as a promising coadjuvant therapy in assisted reproductive techniques and its possible role in implantation and pregnancy rates. This retrospective study included 36 PRGF cycles in 27 women with one of the following reproductive disorders: recurrent implantation failure (n = 16), repeated abortion (n = 8), and thin endometrium (n = 3). Methods: PRGF was obtained from each patient and administered as three consecutive intrauterine instillations. The endometrial thickness was measured after each PRGF infusion and a good-quality embryo transfer was performed for every patient. Endometrial thickness, biochemical pregnancy, and miscarriage rate were the primary measured outcomes. Results: PRGF increased the endometrial growth respecting the initial thickness in all cases. The biochemical pregnancy rate determined as positive beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) was 59%, considering the total number of patients; the ongoing pregnancy percentage was 48%. PRGF application day was relevant with a significant probability of achieving pregnancy (p < 0.01) when the first PRGF infusion was carried out beyond 6.5 days after the first day of the woman's cycle and the second one beyond 9.5 days of the menstrual cycle. Conclusions: Intrauterine autologous PRGF infusion is a safe, easily accessible, and inexpensive therapy that could collaborate in fertility treatments by optimizing the endometrium for implantation and thus favoring the crosstalk between the embryo and the uterus improving the embryo-maternal dialogue.
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Russell SJ, Kwok YSS, Nguyen TTTN, Librach C. Autologous platelet-rich plasma improves the endometrial thickness and live birth rate in patients with recurrent implantation failure and thin endometrium. J Assist Reprod Genet 2022; 39:1305-1312. [PMID: 35508692 PMCID: PMC9068225 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-022-02505-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion on endometrial thickness and pregnancy outcomes in a population of patients with either recurrent implantation failure (RIF), thin endometrium (TE), or both (RIF + TE) METHODS: This retrospective study included patients attending the CReATe Fertility Centre between October 2018 and July 2021 who received intrauterine PRP infusion to prepare the endometrium for frozen embryo transfer. PRP was prepared from 21 cc of whole blood using the 2-step centrifugation method to yield 0.5-0.75 cc of concentrated platelets. Endometrial thickness was measured before infusion and within 72 h after infusion. All embryos transferred were tested for genetic abnormalities using next-generation sequencing. RESULTS A total of 85 patients, 133 cycles, and 211 infusions were included. The majority of patients (56.5%) were diagnosed with RIF, some with TE (27.0%), and the remainder with both RIF and TE (16.5%). The majority of patients received one PRP infusion per cycle (55%). The endometrial thickness significantly increased across all diagnoses with a significant increase of 1.0 mm (0.5-1.7), which was also significantly greater than in previous cycles. The clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer after intrauterine PRP infusion was significantly greater compared to previous cycles (37% vs 20%, odds ratio 2.2) as was the live birth rate (19% vs 2%, odds ratio 11.6). CONCLUSION Our study suggests that PRP should be considered a noninvasive front-line therapy for improving endometrial thickness and implantation in patients with RIF, a TE, or both.
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- Stewart J Russell
- Create Fertility Centre, 790 Bay Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON, M5G 1N8, Canada.
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- Create Fertility Centre, 790 Bay Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON, M5G 1N8, Canada
- Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Create Fertility Centre, 790 Bay Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON, M5G 1N8, Canada
- Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Create Fertility Centre, 790 Bay Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON, M5G 1N8, Canada
- Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Kim MK, Yoon JA, Yoon SY, Park M, Lee WS, Lyu SW, Song H. Human Platelet-Rich Plasma Facilitates Angiogenesis to Restore Impaired Uterine Environments with Asherman’s Syndrome for Embryo Implantation and Following Pregnancy in Mice. Cells 2022; 11:cells11091549. [PMID: 35563855 PMCID: PMC9101537 DOI: 10.3390/cells11091549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Asherman’s syndrome (AS) is caused by intrauterine adhesions and inactive endometrium from repeated curettage of the uterine endometrium. AS is a major cause of recurrent implantation failure and miscarriage and is very difficult to treat because of the poor recovery of endometrial basal cells. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has abundant growth factors that may induce angiogenesis and cell proliferation. Here, we demonstrate that human PRP (hPRP) significantly enhances angiogenesis to restore embryo implantation, leading to successful pregnancy in mice with AS. In mice with AS, hPRP treatment considerably reduced the expression of fibrosis markers and alleviated oligo/amenorrhea phenotypes. Mice with AS did not produce any pups, but the hPRP therapy restored their infertility. AS-induced abnormalities, such as aberrantly delayed embryo implantation and intrauterine growth retardation, were considerably eliminated by hPRP. Furthermore, hPRP significantly promoted not only the elevation of various angiogenic factors, but also the migration of endometrial stromal cells. It also increased the phosphorylation of STAT3, a critical mediator of wound healing, and the expression of tissue remodeling genes in a fibrotic uterus. PRP could be a promising therapeutic strategy to promote angiogenesis and reduce fibrosis in impaired uterine environments, leading to successful embryo implantation for better clinical outcomes in patients with AS.
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- Min Kyoung Kim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University School of Medicine, 569 Nonhyun-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06125, Korea; (M.K.K.); (J.A.Y.); (S.Y.Y.); (W.S.L.); (S.W.L.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University School of Medicine, 569 Nonhyun-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06125, Korea; (M.K.K.); (J.A.Y.); (S.Y.Y.); (W.S.L.); (S.W.L.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University School of Medicine, 569 Nonhyun-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06125, Korea; (M.K.K.); (J.A.Y.); (S.Y.Y.); (W.S.L.); (S.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, 335 Pangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam 13488, Korea;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University School of Medicine, 569 Nonhyun-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06125, Korea; (M.K.K.); (J.A.Y.); (S.Y.Y.); (W.S.L.); (S.W.L.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Fertility Center Gangnam, CHA University School of Medicine, 569 Nonhyun-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06125, Korea; (M.K.K.); (J.A.Y.); (S.Y.Y.); (W.S.L.); (S.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, 335 Pangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam 13488, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-031-881-7150
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Xu Y, Hao C, Fang J, Liu X, Xue P, Miao R. Intrauterine Perfusion of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Before Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Improves the Clinical Pregnancy Rate of Women With Recurrent Implantation Failure. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:850002. [PMID: 35425782 PMCID: PMC9001903 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.850002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate whether the intrauterine perfusion of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) before frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) improves the pregnancy outcomes of patients with repeated implantation failure (RIF). Methods This retrospective study included 288 infertile women with RIF after undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) treatment from October 1, 2019, to January 1, 2021, at Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital. Patients were divided into two groups according to whether they received PRP intrauterine perfusion before embryo transfer in FET cycles. 138 women were in the PRP group, 150 women were in the control group. The primary outcome measure was live birth rates and the secondary outcome were clinical pregnancy, positive β hCG, miscarriage and implantation rates. Results No significant differences in baseline demographic and clinical characteristics were observed between the two groups. Overall, significantly more women in the PRP group than in the control group achieved a live birth rate (41 women; 29.71% vs. 27 women; 18%) and a clinical pregnancy (50 women; 36.23% vs. 37 women; 24.67%). The PRP group had a higher implantation rate and lower spontaneous miscarriage rate than the control group, but these differences were not statistically significant. No pregnancy outcome difference between two groups in PCOS patients with RIF. Conclusion Our results showed that intrauterine perfusion of PRP before embryo transfer in FET cycles can significantly increase the live birth and clinical pregnancy rates in patients with RIF.
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- Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Zhang X, Li Y, Chen X, Jin B, Shu C, Ni W, Jiang Y, Zhang J, Ma L, Shu J. Single-cell transcriptome analysis uncovers the molecular and cellular characteristics of thin endometrium. FASEB J 2022; 36:e22193. [PMID: 35201635 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202101579r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Infertility is a social and medical problem around the world and the incidence continues to rise. Thin endometrium (TE) is a great challenge of infertility treatment, even by in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. It is widely believed that TE impairs endometrium receptivity. However, only a few studies have explained the molecular mechanism. Herein, in order to reveal the possible mechanism, we sampled endometrium from a TE patient and a control volunteer and got a transcriptomic atlas of 18 775 individual cells which was constructed using single-cell RNA sequencing, and seven cell types have been identified. The cells were acquired during proliferative and secretory phases, respectively. The proportion of epithelial cells and stromal cells showed a significant difference between the TE group and the control group. In addition, differential expressed genes (DEGs) in diverse cell types were revealed, the enriched pathways of DEGs were found closely related to the protein synthesis in TE of both proliferative and secretory phases. Some DEGs can influence cell-type ratio and impaired endometrial receptivity in TE. Furthermore, divergent expression of estrogen receptors 1 and progesterone receptors in stromal and epithelial cells were compared in the TE sample from the control. The cellular and molecular heterogeneity found in this study provided valuable information for disclosing the mechanisms of impaired receptivity in TE.
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- Xirong Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qingdao Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Department of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Department of Obstetrics, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qingdao Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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Du Y, Wu Y. Repairing Effect of Platelet Enriched Plasma on Tendon Healing. J BIOMATER TISS ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1166/jbt.2022.2862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To explore the repairing effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on tendon (AT) healing, and provide evidence for PRP therapy to treat tendon-related diseases, 32 New Zealand white rabbits were selected to construct tendinopathy animal model. Leukocyte-rich Platelet-Rich Fibrin (Lr-PRP)
and Leukocyte-poor Platelet-Rich Fibrin (Lp-PRP) were prepared, whose biological effects on tendon stem cells (TSCs) were explored. Rabbits were divided into control group, low, medium, and high dose groups regrading concentration of Lp-PRP. The number of fibroblasts, collagen fiber content,
tubuloglomerular feedback-β1 (TGF-β1) expression, and biomechanical properties were compared at 15 and 30 days after operation. The results showed that Collagen-III (CoI-III) protein expression levels, interleukin-β (IL-β), and interleukin-6
(IL-6) levels in the Lp-PRP group were significantly higher than Lr-PRP group (P < 0.05). Fibroblasts and collagen fibers in group II and III were significantly higher versus group C 15 and 30 days after operation (P < 0.05). Fibroblasts and of collagen fibers in group
III were significantly higher versus group II (P < 0.05). Expression of TGF-β1 in groups II and III was significantly higher than that in group C 15 days after operation (P < 0.05). Tensile load of AT repair site in group III was significantly higher than group
C 30 days after operation (P < 0.05). Platelet plasma concentration had a certain repair effect on tendon injury and can effectively improve the quality of healing. In addition, Lp-PRP was better than Lr-PRP in tissue healing. When the concentration of Lp-PRP was 100%, the repair
effect was the best.
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- Yi Du
- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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Medenica S, Abazovic D, Ljubić A, Vukovic J, Begovic A, Cucinella G, Zaami S, Gullo G. The Role of Cell and Gene Therapies in the Treatment of Infertility in Patients with Thyroid Autoimmunity. Int J Endocrinol 2022; 2022:4842316. [PMID: 36081621 PMCID: PMC9448571 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4842316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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There is a rising incidence of infertility worldwide, and many couples experience difficulties conceiving nowadays. Thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) is recognized as one of the major female infertility causes related to a diminished ovarian reserve and potentially impaired oocyte maturation and embryo development, causing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Growing evidence has highlighted its impact on spontaneously achieved pregnancy and pregnancy achieved by in vitro fertilization. Despite the influence of thyroid hormones on the male reproductive system, there is insufficient data on the association between TAI and male infertility. In past years, significant progress has been achieved in cell and gene therapies as emerging treatment options for infertility. Cell therapies utilize living cells to restore healthy tissue microenvironment and homeostasis and usually involve platelet-rich plasma and various stem cells. Using stem cells as therapeutic agents has many advantages, including simple sampling, abundant sources, poor immunogenicity, and elimination of ethical concerns. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) represent a heterogeneous fraction of self-renewal, multipotent non-hematopoietic stem cells that display profound immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive features and promising therapeutic effects. Infertility has a genetic component in about half of all cases, although most of its genetic causes are still unknown. Hence, it is essential to identify genes involved in meiosis, DNA repair, ovarian development, steroidogenesis, and folliculogenesis, as well as those involved in spermatogenesis in order to develop potential gene therapies for infertility. Despite advances in therapy approaches such as biological agents, autoimmune disorders remain impossible to cure. Recent research demonstrates the remarkable therapeutic effectiveness of MSCs in a wide array of autoimmune diseases. TAI is one of many autoimmune disorders that can benefit from the use of MSCs, which can be derived from bone marrow and adipose tissue. Cell and gene therapies hold great potential for treating autoimmune conditions, although further research is still needed.
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- Sanja Medenica
- Department of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine Clinic, Clinical Center of Montenegro, School of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Biocell Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Special Gynecology Hospital with Maternity Ward Jevremova, Belgrade, Serbia
- Libertas International University, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, IVF UNIT, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopedic Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, IVF UNIT, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Enatsu Y, Enatsu N, Kishi K, Otsuki J, Iwasaki T, Okamoto E, Kokeguchi S, Shiotani M. Clinical outcome of intrauterine infusion of platelet-rich plasma in patients with recurrent implantation failure. Reprod Med Biol 2021; 21:e12417. [PMID: 34938145 PMCID: PMC8656680 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12417] [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: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intrauterine infusion of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) before embryo transfer (ET) in recurrent implantation failure (RIF) cases. Methods The authors retrospectively analyzed 54 ET cycles involving frozen and thawed high-quality blastocysts after intrauterine PRP infusion between September 2019 and November 2020. All patients had a history of at least two times of implantation failure on ET. A total of 54 patients were categorized into two groups: thin endometrium (39 patients) and unexplained implantation failure (15 patients). In the thin-endometrium group, the endometrial thickness (EMT) was <8.0 mm at cycle days 12-14 in the prior ET cycle. Results Among the 54 ET cycles after PRP infusion, 31 (57.4%) were positive for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and 27 (50%) achieved clinical pregnancy, which was significantly better than that in prior ET cycles without PRP infusion (27.2% and 9.6%, respectively). The EMT was not increased at ET date on the PRP cycle compared with that in the prior ET cycle in both patient groups. Moreover, EMT was not different between the hCG-positive and hCG-negative groups. Conclusion Although intrauterine PRP infusion had no superior effect on increasing the EMT than conventional therapeutic agents, it resulted in high pregnancy rates in patients experiencing RIF with or without thin endometrium.
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- Hanabusa Women's Clinic Kobe city Japan.,Okayama University Assisted Reproduction Technology Center Okayama city Japan
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Cecerska-Heryć E, Goszka M, Serwin N, Roszak M, Grygorcewicz B, Heryć R, Dołęgowska B. Applications of the regenerative capacity of platelets in modern medicine. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2021; 64:84-94. [PMID: 34924312 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Platelets produce platelet growth factors such as PDGF, IGF-1, EGF-, HGF, TGFβ, bFGF, and VEGF, which are crucial in regulating all stages of the wound healing process. The source of these substances is platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Over the past five decades, the interest and use of the regenerative properties of platelets have increased significantly in many different fields of medicine around the world. PRP and PRF plate preparations are used in: 1. Dentistry (they reduce bleeding, facilitate and accelerate soft tissue healing and bone regeneration - FGF 2, IGF-1, IGF-2, TGF-β1, and PDGF); 2. Sports medicine - IGF-1, IGF-2, TGF-β, VEGF, PDGF and bFGF, EGF); 3. dermatology and cosmetology (treatment of alopecia, hair reconstruction - FGF-7, HGF, acne scars, skin rejuvenation and regeneration, treatment of chronic and poorly healing wounds, burns, and acquired vitiligo); 4. Gynecology and reproductive medicine (treatment of infertility, erectile dysfunction - PDGF-β, TGF-β, IGF-1, in sexual dysfunction - PDGF, in vaginal atrophy); 5 Ophthalmology (in the healing of corneal epithelial wounds, in the treatment of dormant corneal ulcers, dry eye syndrome and the reconstruction of the corneal surface; 6. Neurology (regeneration of neurons, pain alleviation, and clinical symptoms - TGF-β 1, IGF-1, PDGF, VEGF) and FGF). Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a very interesting alternative and complement to traditional methods of treatment. However, the potential for using platelets is still not fully understood. The composition of platelet-rich plasma depends on many factors that may affect its use's efficacy and clinical benefits. Further research is necessary to standardize PRP delivery's preparation procedures and methods for a specific disease entity or clinical case.
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- Elżbieta Cecerska-Heryć
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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Turocy J, Williams Z. Novel therapeutic options for treatment of recurrent implantation failure. Fertil Steril 2021; 116:1449-1454. [PMID: 34836580 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Despite the challenges in studying recurrent implantation failure, progress is currently being made in therapeutic options to help those who suffer from recurrent implantation failure. Three of the most promising therapeutic options for recurrent implantation failure include immune therapies such as peripheral blood mononuclear cells, platelet rich plasma and subcutaneous granulocyte-colony stimulating factor.
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- Jenna Turocy
- Columbia University Fertility Center, New York, New York
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- Columbia University Fertility Center, New York, New York.
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Bai X, Zheng L, Li D, Xu Y. Research progress of endometrial receptivity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:122. [PMID: 34362377 PMCID: PMC8344130 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00802-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a neuroendocrine heterogeneous disease that frequently occurs in women of reproductive age, causing serious damage to the fertility, quality of life, and physical and mental health of patients. The current studies have proved that satisfactory endometrial receptivity is one of the conditions that must be met during the process of spermatovum position, adhesion and invasion, as well as the subsequent blastocyst division and embryo development. Women with PCOS may suffer a series of pathological processes such as changes in the expression levels of hormones and related receptors, imbalances in the proportion of miscellaneous cytokines, insulin resistance, low-grade chronic inflammation and endometrial morphological changes, which will damage endometrial receptivity from various aspects and obstruct fertilized egg nidation and embryonic development, thus causing adverse reproductive health events including infertility and abortion. This article reviews the research progress about characteristics and related influencing factors of endometrial receptivity in PCOS patients.
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- Xuechun Bai
- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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de Miguel-Gómez L, Romeu M, Pellicer A, Cervelló I. Strategies for managing asherman's syndrome and endometrial atrophy: Since the classical experimental models to the new bioengineering approach. Mol Reprod Dev 2021; 88:527-543. [PMID: 34293229 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Endometrial function is essential for embryo implantation and pregnancy, but managing endometrial thickness that is too thin to support pregnancy or an endometrium of compromised functionality due to intrauterine adhesions is an ongoing challenge in reproductive medicine. Here, we review current and emerging therapeutic and experimental options for endometrial regeneration with a focus on animal models used to study solutions for Asherman's syndrome and endometrial atrophy, which both involve a damaged endometrium. A review of existing literature was performed that confirmed the lack of consensus on endometrial therapeutic options, though promising new alternatives have emerged in recent years (platelet-rich plasma, exosomes derived from stem cells, bioengineering-based techniques, endometrial organoids, among others). In the future, basic research using established experimental models of endometrial pathologies (combined with new high-tech solutions) and human clinical trials with large population sizes are needed to evaluate these emerging and new endometrial therapies.
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- Lucía de Miguel-Gómez
- Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (FIVI), La Fe Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain
- University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Group, La Fe Health Research Institute, La Fe University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
- Women's Health Area, Human Reproduction Unit, La Fe University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (FIVI), La Fe Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain
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Mouanness M, Ali-Bynom S, Jackman J, Seckin S, Merhi Z. Use of Intra-uterine Injection of Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) for Endometrial Receptivity and Thickness: a Literature Review of the Mechanisms of Action. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:1659-1670. [PMID: 33886116 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00579-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Endometrial receptivity and thickness play an important role in achieving a pregnancy. Intrauterine autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion has been used in infertile women with recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and thin endometrial lining thickness (EMT). Literature search was performed in PubMed for studies including in vitro, animal, and human studies as well as in abstracts presented at national conferences. Animal studies demonstrated a decrease in the expression of inflammatory markers and fibrosis, and increased endometrial proliferation rate, increased expression of proliferative genes, and increased pregnancy rates. The in vitro studies showed that PRP was associated with increased stromal and mesenchymal cell proliferation, increased expression of regenerative enzymes, and enhancement in cell migration. In infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technology, one randomized clinical trial showed that PRP intrauterine infusion improved EMT, implantation rate, and clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) in patients with thin EMT, while 3 other trials involving subjects with RIF showed conflicting results related to CPR. Case series and cohort studies showed conflicting results pertaining to CPR. Data to date suggest that PRP may be beneficial in improving endometrial thickness and endometrial receptivity. However, further large prospective and high-quality trials are needed to assert its effect and to identify the population of patients that would benefit the most.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery, Camran Nezhat Institute, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University & RFC (Rejuvenating Fertility Center), 315 West 57th Street, Suite 208, New York, NY, 10019, USA
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- Rejuvenating Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University & RFC (Rejuvenating Fertility Center), 315 West 57th Street, Suite 208, New York, NY, 10019, USA. .,Department of Biochemistry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Makrigiannakis A, Makrygiannakis F, Vrekoussis T. Approaches to Improve Endometrial Receptivity in Case of Repeated Implantation Failures. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:613277. [PMID: 33796523 PMCID: PMC8007915 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.613277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Repeated implantation failures are a constant challenge in reproductive medicine with a significant impact both on health providers and on infertile couples. Several approaches have been proposed so far as effective; however, accumulative data have clarified that most of the treatment options do not have the evidence base for a generalized application to be suggested by the relevant societies. Implantation failures are attributed to either poor quality embryos or to defected endometrial receptivity. The current review aims to summarize in a systematic way all the new trends in managing RIF via interference with endometrial receptivity. The authors focus mainly, but not exclusively, on endometrial injury prior to embryo transfer and endometrial priming with autologous cells or biological agents. To this direction, a systematic search of the Pubmed database has been conducted taking into account the emerged evidence of the last two decades. All the suggested interventions are herein presented and analyzed in terms of reproductive outcomes. It is evident that properly powered and designed randomized trials are needed to support a new standard approach in RIF treatment that will safely be incorporated in national and international guidelines.
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- Antonis Makrigiannakis
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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A narrative review of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in reproductive medicine. J Assist Reprod Genet 2021; 38:1003-1012. [PMID: 33723748 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02146-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a novel treatment in various aspects of medicine including orthopedics, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and diabetic wound healing. PRP is now starting to become an area of interest in reproductive medicine more specifically focusing on infertility. Poor ovarian reserve, menopause, premature ovarian failure, and thin endometrium have been the main areas of research. The aim of this article is to review the existing literature on the effects of autologous PRP in reproductive medicine providing a summation of the current studies and assessing the need for additional research. METHODS A literature search is performed using PubMed, MEDLINE, and CINAHL Plus to identify studies focusing on the use of PRP therapy in reproductive medicine. Articles were divided into 3 categories: PRP in thin lining, PRP in poor ovarian reserve, and PRP in recurrent implantation failure. RESULTS In women with thin endometrium, the literature shows an increase in endometrial thickness and increase in chemical and clinical pregnancy rates following autologous PRP therapy. In women with poor ovarian reserve, autologous intraovarian PRP therapy increased anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and decreased follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), with a trend toward increasing clinical and live birth rates. This trend was also noted in women with recurrent implantation failure. CONCLUSIONS Limited literature shows promise in increasing endometrial thickness, increasing AMH, and decreasing FSH levels, as well as increasing chemical and clinical pregnancy rates. The lack of standardization of PRP preparation along with the lack of large randomized controlled trials needs to be addressed in future studies. Until definitive large RCTs are available, PRP use should be considered experimental.
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Effects of Intraovarian Injection of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma on Ovarian Rejuvenation in Poor Responders and Women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2050-2059. [PMID: 33683669 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00483-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Injection of intraovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was recently presented in terms of improvement ovarian function in women with a poor ovarian response (POR) or primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). In a before and after study, 17 poor responder women and 9 women with the diagnosis of POI were recruited. The multifocal intramedullary infusion of 1.5 ml activated PRP was performed into each ovary. The majority of women in both groups received the second PRP injection with the twofold increase in the dosage to 3ml, 3 months after the first injection. Evaluation of serum anti-mullerian hormone ( AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol (E2) was performed. In addition, all women were followed with regard to pregnancy outcome up to delivery. In the POI group, menstrual restoration was monitored. The significant difference was not detected regarding the hormonal profile between the three time points in both groups. With regard to pregnancy outcome, 8/17 (47%) of PORs had spontaneous pregnancy in response to PRP injection. Of those, three women (37.55%) had abortions, whereas 4 pregnancies (50%) led to healthy live births, and one woman (12.5%) was in the 24th week of her pregnancy. Menstruation recovery occurred among 22.2% of women with POI after the second PRP injection, but no one became pregnant. Intraovarian injection of autologous PRP might be considered an alternative treatment in poor responders. As for women with POI, it is questionable whether PRP could induce menstrual recovery.
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Vaidakis D, Sertedaki E, Karageorgiou V, Siristatidis CS. Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction. Hippokratia 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Dennis Vaidakis
- Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences; University of Nicosia; Nicosia Cyprus
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- Second Department of Psychiatry; Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Athens Greece
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Athens Greece
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