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ObjectiveTo evaluate whether the addition of clomiphene citrate (CC) to a low-dose recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (r-FSH) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)-antagonist protocol improves clinical outcomes in women with poo…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis can be categorized using various systems based on its extent, location, and severity. Depending on its location within the endometrium adenomyosis can be classified as intrinsic (inner myometrium) or extrinsic (outer…

Successful embryo implantation requires dynamic, bidirectional communication between a developmentally competent blastocyst and a receptive endometrium, integrating hormonal, molecular, and immunologic signals. Increasing evidence indicates…

The prevalence of uterine isthmocele, also known as a uterine niche, has risen in parallel with increasing cesarean section (CS) rates, affecting approximately 60% of women depending on their history of cesarean deliveries. This condition, …

Background/Objectives: Until recently, oral dydrogesterone has only been established in fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, whereas its role in luteal phase support (LPS) for frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles remains unclear. The a…

Spigelian hernia (SH) is a rare type of lateral ventral hernia occurring through the Spigelian fascia, accounting for only 0.1-2% of all ventral hernias. Though commonly considered spontaneous, an increasing number of iatrogenic cases have …

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis, defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity, mainly affects the pelvic viscera and peritoneum. Endometriosis can also occur at sites of surgical incisions on the abdominal…

BackgroundReproduction ability requires a certain amount of body fat that is necessary for ovulation, menstruation and pregnancy. Fat tissue represents an endocrine organ with high metabolic activity as it produces adipokines such as leptin…

BackgroundA recent theory supports that high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancer derives from the fimbrial end of the fallopian tube and during the last decade, a few studies have examined the fallopian tube cytology. Our study aims to d…

Endometriosis, defined as the development of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity, is a common gynecological disorder. The prevalence of pelvic endometriosis approaches 6%-10% in the general female population, and in women with …

Background/aimTo investigate the possible association of kisspeptin levels with the ovarian reserves of women of reproductive age.Patients and methodsEighty women aged 19-40 participated after signing an informed consent. Of these, 74 were …

INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-20% of females and is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility. Leptin seems to have an important role in reproduction. Many reproductive pathologies such as preeclampsia, P…

Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) is essential for the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Evidence showing the comparison of different COH protocols remains predominantly of low certainty and derives from unspecified infertile…

Background and Objectives: The evaluative strength of available bibliometric tools in the field of clinical embryology has never been examined in the literature. The aim is to bring insight regarding the identity of clinical embryology rese…