OBJECTIVE: To assess whether follicular fluid (FF) from infertile women with endometriosis in advanced stages [moderate/severe (EIII/IV) without or with endometrioma (Endometrioma)] induce more oocyte damages than in early stages (minimal/m…
Research questionDoes systemic oxidative stress occur during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle in infertile women with minimal (stage I) or mild (stage II) endometriosis? Are serum oxidative stress markers during the early f…
An equilibrium needs to be established by the cellular and acellular components of the ovarian follicle if developmental competence is to be acquired by the oocyte. Both cumulus cells (CCs) and follicular fluid (FF) are critical determinant…
Some studies have demonstrated alterations in the composition of peritoneal fluid (PF) from women with endometriosis. Controversial studies have suggested that impaired oocyte quality may be involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis-rel…