Background and Objectives: Infertility is a global problem. The interaction between depression and infertility seems bidirectional, and depression may negatively influence IVF outcomes. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is one of the most…
The data regarding the role of progesterone (P4) in reproductive events of endometriosis patients are limited. This prospective study aimed to examine the predictive value of basal P4 serum levels for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF)…
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of pharmacological and surgical endometriosis treatment on IVF reproductive outcomes in patients with primary infertility. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study, conducted over a five year period, included 73 p…
Study questionHow are ART and IUI regulated, funded and registered in European countries?Summary answerOf the 43 countries performing ART and IUI in Europe, and participating in the survey, specific legislation exists in only 39 countries, …
OBJECTIVES: Treatment of endometriosis prior to IVF/ICSI could be followed by the significant reduction of ovarian reserve. The aim is to identify potential markers of the IVF/ICSI outcome in patients with endometriosis associated infertili…
Endometriosis is characterized by endometrial tissue found outside of the uterus (primarily in the pelvic cavity), causing chronic inflammatory reaction, infertility, and pain. The impact of endometriosis on different aspects of women?s lif…
BackgroundOur aim was to study the effect of GnRH agonist and antagonist protocols of ovarian stimulation on oxidative stress parameters in serum and the influence of oxidative stress parameters change on the outcome of IVF cycles.MethodsTh…
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of peripheral blood markers as additional diagnostic tools to transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) findings in the diagnosis of endometriosis. METHODS: This study included 40 patients u…