José G Franco
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· 7 papers in corpus
observational
2023
OBJECTIVE: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is essential for folliculogenesis, acting through the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) that is present on the membrane of granulosa cells. Polymorphisms in the FSHR gene may lead to …
observational
2017
OBJECTIVE: KPIs have been employed for internal quality control (IQC) in ART. However, clinical KPIs (C-KPIs) such as age, AMH and number of oocytes collected are never added to laboratory KPIs (L-KPIs), such as fertilization rate and morph…
other
2014
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether administration of progesterone on the day of oocyte retrieval may reverse accumulation of fluid in the endometrial cavity. METHODS: A total of 50 patients who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART)…
rct
2012
BACKGROUND: The selection of developmentally competent human gametes may increase the efficiency of assisted reproduction. Spermatozoa and oocytes are usually assessed according to morphological criteria. Oocyte morphology can be affected b…
other
2009
BACKGROUND: Some studies have suggested that the suppression of endogenous LH secretion does not seem to affect the majority of patients who are undergoing assisted reproduction and stimulation with recombinant FSH (r-FSH). Other studies ha…
meta-analysis
2007
PURPOSE: to compare the efficacy of recombinant LH supplementation for controlled ovarian stimulation in recombinant FSH and GnRH-agonist protocol. METHODS: Search strategies included on-line surveys of databases. The fixed effects model w…
rct
2003
PURPOSE: The objective of the present investigation was to determine implantation and pregnancy rates in patients undergoing ICSI and treated with beta2-adrenergic agonists, considering the uterine-relaxing action of these agents. METHODS:…