Can biomarkers identified from the uterine fluid transcriptome be used to establish a noninvasive endometrial receptivity prediction tool? A proof-of-concept study
Embryo implantation in a receptive endometrium is crucial for successful pregnancy. Endometrial receptivity (ER) prediction tools based on endometrial transcriptome biomarkers by endometrial biopsy have been u... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 18, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Aihua He, Hong Wu, Yangyun Zou, Cheng Wan, Jing Zhao, Qiong Zhang, Nenghui Liu, Donge Liu, Yumei Li, Jing Fu, Hui Li, Xi Huang, Tianli Yang, Chunxu Hu, Zhaojuan Hou, Yue Sun & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research

AMH independently predicts aneuploidy but not live birth per transfer in IVF PGT-A cycles
While anti-M üllerian hormone (AMH) predicts quantitative IVF outcomes such as oocyte yield, it is not certain whether AMH predicts markers of oocyte quality such as aneuploidy. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 4, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Howard J. Li, David B. Seifer and Reshef Tal Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of Vitamin D supplementation on reproductive outcomes of infertile patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Low vitamin D status has been associated with an increased risk for infertility. Recent evidence regarding the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in improving reproductive outcomes is inconsistent. Therefor... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 3, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xiangqian Meng, Jiayao Zhang, Qi Wan, Jihua Huang, Tingting Han, Ting Qu and Lin-lin Yu Tags: Review Source Type: research

High anti-M üllerian hormone (AMH) is associated with increased risks of ectopic pregnancy in women undergoing fresh embryo transfer cycle, a cohort study
Ectopic pregnancy is more common amongst assisted reproduction cycles and is a cause of significant maternal morbidity. Few predictive markers exist to help identify and modify risk of ectopic pregnancy in pre... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 3, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kai-Lun Hu, Shan Li, Sarah Hunt, Rui Yang, Huiyu Xu and Rong Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Polycystic ovary syndrome preceding the diagnosis of acromegaly: a retrospective study in 97 reproductive-aged women
Acromegaly is a disease of growth hormone excess that results in enlargement of extremities, abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism, and gonadal disruption. Manifestations of the disease are insidious and typic... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 1, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Anamil M. Khiyami, Tahereh Orouji Jokar, Hussein M. Abdallah, Paul A. Gardner, Georgios A. Zenonos, Aaron K. Styer and Pouneh K. Fazeli Tags: Research Source Type: research

The reference value of anti-M üllerian hormone to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome is inversely associated with BMI: a retrospective study
This study aimed to evaluate the cut-off value of anti-M üllerian hormone (AMH) combined with body mass index (BMI) in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM). (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 1, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Menghui Zhang, Xiaocong Liu, Xiaolu Xu, Jing Li, Zhiqin Bu, Qingling Yang, Hao Shi, Wenbin Niu, Shanjun Dai, Yuling Liang and Yihong Guo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of PFOA exposure on diminished ovarian reserve and its metabolism
This study aimed to examine the effect of PFOA concentration i... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 1, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Haofei Shen, Min Gao, Qiuyuan Li, Huipeng Sun, Yingdi Jiang, Lihong Liu, Jingyuan Wu, Xiao Yu, Tianyu Jia, Yongan Xin, Shiqiang Han, Yiqing Wang and Xuehong Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Stop GnRH-agonist/GnRH-antagonist protocol: a different insight on ovarian stimulation for IVF
Ovarian stimulation (OS) is one of the key factors in the success of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET), by enabling the recruitment of numerous healthy fertilizable oocytes and, thereby, multiple... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 30, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Raoul Orvieto Tags: Review Source Type: research

Sperm quality impairment in males of couples with pregnancy loss is correlated with sexual dysfunction: a cross-sectional study
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem in males of couples experiencing pregnancy loss. Erectile dysfunction in males with couple infertile has been extensively investigated and found to be closely linked wi... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 28, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xiaowei Yu, Songling Zhang, Xiao Yuan Zhang and Qun Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The presence of partial compaction patterns is associated with lower rates of blastocyst formation, sub-optimal morphokinetic parameters and poorer morphologic grade
The objective of our study was to determine whether visualization of the embryonic c... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 28, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Christine Hur, Vaani Nanavaty, Meng Yao and Nina Desai Tags: Research Source Type: research

A Bayesian network model for prediction of low or failed fertilization in assisted reproductive technology based on a large clinical real-world data
To construct prediction models based on the Bayesian network (BN) learning method for the probability of fertilization failure (including low fertilization rate [LRF] and total fertilization failure [TFF]) in ... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 26, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tian Tian, Fei Kong, Rui Yang, Xiaoyu Long, Lixue Chen, Ming Li, Qin Li, Yongxiu Hao, Yangbo He, Yunjun Zhang, Rong Li, Yuanyuan Wang and Jie Qiao Tags: Research Source Type: research

H3K4me3 mediates uterine leiomyoma pathogenesis via neuronal processes, synapsis components, proliferation, and Wnt/ β-catenin and TGF-β pathways
Uterine leiomyomas (UL) are the most common benign tumor in women of reproductive age. Their pathology remains unclear, which hampers the development of safe and effective treatments. Raising evidence suggests... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 26, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Mar ía Cristina Carbajo-García, Elena Juarez-Barber, Marina Segura-Benítez, Amparo Faus, Alexandra Trelis, Javier Monleón, Greta Carmona-Antoñanzas, Antonio Pellicer, James M. Flanagan and Hortensia Ferrero Tags: Research Source Type: research

Inositol is an effective and safe treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Metformin is the gold standard insulin sensitizer, which is widely used to treat insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, metformin may induce gastrointestinal side effects. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 26, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dorina Greff, Anna E. Juh ász, Szilárd Váncsa, Alex Váradi, Zoltán Sipos, Julia Szinte, Sunjune Park, Péter Hegyi, Péter Nyirády, Nándor Ács, Szabolcs Várbíró and Eszter M. Horváth Tags: Review Source Type: research

Trend changes in age-related body mass index gain after coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Japan: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Accumulating studies suggest that strict lockdown with enforcement including segregation to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is associated with excess weight gain, but the such lockdown... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 19, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sho Tano, Tomomi Kotani, Takafumi Ushida, Yukako Iitani, Kenji Imai, Fumie Kinoshita and Hiroaki Kajiyama Tags: Research Source Type: research

Lifestyle-, environmental-, and additional health factors associated with an increased sperm DNA fragmentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Infertility affects one in every six couples in developed countries, and approximately 50% is of male origin. In 2021, sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing became an evidence-based test for fertility evaluati... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 18, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Anett Szab ó, Szilárd Váncsa, Péter Hegyi, Alex Váradi, Attila Forintos, Teodóra Filipov, Júlia Ács, Nándor Ács, Tibor Szarvas, Péter Nyirády and Zsolt Kopa Tags: Review Source Type: research