Raoul Orvieto

Mammalian reproduction is one of the most complex and fascinating biological phenomenon, which aims to transfer maternal and paternal genetic material to the next generation. At the end of oogenesis and spermatogenesis, both haploid gametes…

PURPOSE: Several replacement protocols for frozen-thawed ET (FET) exist, with no advantage of one protocol over the others. In the present study, we aim to evaluate the outcome of natural cycle FET with modified luteal support. METHODS: Al…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the reproductive outcome (spontaneous and assisted conception rates) in women who underwent laparoscopic resection of bladder endometriosis. DESIGN: This was a retrospective, observational study analyzing prospec…

BACKGROUND: Various inflammatory cytokines have been implicated in the pathophysiology of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, as well as, various pregnancy complications, including preterm labor, pregnancy induced hypertension/preecla…

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature regarding inadequate growth ("thin") of the endometrium and to present the hitherto published methods aimed to improve endometrial thickness and the consequent endometrial receptivity. MATERIALS AND METH…

The aim of this pilot feasibility study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of acute severe uterine bleeding. Forty-one women (mean age, 54 years) who underwent emergency hysteroscopy we…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of post-hysterectomy pelvic fluid collection in the early postoperative period and to study its natural history. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional, prospective, observational study. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of the antihypertensive agent nifedipine (a calcium channel antagonist) on the endometrium of asymptomatic menopausal women by using transvaginal sonography, hysterosc…