Atsushi Yanaihara

2008

Clinical outcome of frozen blastocyst transfer; single vs. double transfer.

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics ·doi:10.1007/s10815-008-9275-5

PurposeFrozen embryo transfer has been established as an indispensable ART procedure for both the effective use of surplus embryos and the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The frequency of frozen embryo transfer is increasin…

2008

The decrease of serum luteinizing hormone level by a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist following the mild IVF stimulation protocol for IVF and its clinical outcome.

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics ·doi:10.1007/s10815-008-9205-6

PurposeWhile performing the mild ovarian stimulation protocol with a GnRH antagonist, the pregnancy rate was compared between the groups, which were divided by the degree that the luteinizing hormone (LH) level decreased.Materials and metho…

2007

Reduction of connexin 43 in human cumulus cells yields good embryo competence during ICSI.

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics ·doi:10.1007/s10815-007-9155-4

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to predict developmental competence of human oocytes during ICSI via analysis of connexin 43 (Cx43) in cumulus cells surrounding mature oocytes.Materials and methodsHuman cumulus cells were manually sepa…

article 2005

Strong expression of steroid sulfatase in human cumulus cells in patients with endometriosis

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.02.034

ObjectiveTo investigate the localization and expression of steroid sulfatase (STS) in cumulus cells obtained from subjects with and without endometriosis.DesignCase-control study.SettingIn vitro fertilization program at the Showa University…