Àngela Vidal

Background/Objectives: Adenomyosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue within the myometrium, causing pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, and infertility. Despite its high prevalence, …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of endometriosis in patients with isthmocele and the outcome of isthmocele repair using a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of existing retro- and prospective studies. DATA SOURCES: A syst…

BACKGROUND: Cesarean sections are becoming more common worldwide. One of the long-term complications of cesarean section is a cesarean scar defect or isthmocele. The presence of isthmocele is associated with infertility. OBJECTIVES: This s…

Background: In recent decades, there has been a notable rise in the prevalence of caesarean sections, which has been accompanied by a concomitant increase in the incidence of long-term complications, including the occurrence of isthmocele. …

IntroductionThe number of frozen embryo transfers increased substantially in recent years. To increase the chances of implantation, endometrial receptivity and embryo competency must be synchronized. Maturation of the endometrium is facilit…

An isolated pleural effusion as the sole manifestation of early ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is rare. A 38-year-old woman who had undergone in vitro fertilization presented with OHSS. Six days after transvaginal oocyte pickup, s…

Abstract Study question How many embryo transfers are needed to achieve the first live birth in women with endometriosis depending on disease localisation? Summary answer The number of transfers needed to achieve live birth in women with en…

Introduction Endometriosis as one of the most common gynaecological disorders afflicting women of childbearing age, around 30 % suffer from it. Some women show almost no signs of symptoms in spite of severe endometriosis, others experience …