BACKGROUND: Selecting embryos with the highest implantation potential is crucial for in vitro fertilization (IVF) success. Both the timing of blastulation, day 5 (D5) or D6, and the embryo quality have been suggested as influential factors …
The revised American Fertility Society classification system has been most used after surgery by all consensus on endometriosis fertility. However, it does not predict pregnancy. The EFI score has been recently developed to aim at predictin…
OBJECTIVE: To show an external validation of the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) and to observe cumulated pregnancy rates after infertility management combining surgery and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). DESIGN: Observationa…
The use of laparoscopy in infertility is currently controversial. However, laparoscopic treatment of tubal and peritoneal disease, or endometriosis improves natural fecundity and ART results. The use of laparoscopy in unexplained infertilit…
OBJECTIVE: To determine prognostic factors for a second live birth, after a first child obtained through assisted reproductive techniques (ART). DESIGN: Observational study from January 2004 to December 2014. SETTING: Tertiary care univer…
OBJECTIVES: The endometrial osseous metaplasia is a rare disease which is characterized by the presence of osseous tissue in endometrium. It is often diagnosed in women with secondary infertility. The main objective of this work is to evalu…
Performance of intra-uterine insemination (IIU) is generally advocated as a first line therapy for infertility related to cercical hostility, male factor, unexplained infertility or mild endometriosis. IIU are usually performed following st…