Associations between human internal chemical exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) outcomes: Systematic review and evidence map of human epidemiological evidence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.09.005
Abstract: The impact of environmental chemicals like persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on reproductive health is still poorly understood, despite the high societal and economical costs. The aim of the present study was to systematically review and… read more here.
Keywords: pollutants pops; organic pollutants; persistent organic; evidence ... See more keywords
The effect of Propofol versus Dexmedetomidine as anesthetic agents for oocyte pick-up on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03177-z
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of propofol and dexmedetomidine over different timescales on the IVF outcomes for transvaginal oocyte retrieval (TVOR). Twenty-four rats included in the study were divided into two main groups… read more here.
Keywords: ivf outcomes; quality; number; vitro fertilization ... See more keywords
The quest for metabolic biomarkers of IVF outcomes: a meta-analysis and critical review
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DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2025.1640807
Abstract: Spent culture media (SCM) analysis offers a promising, non-invasive strategy for assessing embryo viability and implantation potential in in vitro fertilization (IVF). By profiling the consumption and secretion of low molecular weight metabolites, SCM analysis… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; metabolic biomarkers; analysis; scm analysis ... See more keywords
Normal weight obesity is associated with lower AFC and adverse IVF outcomes
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1332995
Abstract: Background Body weight could be classified into underweight, normal weight and overweight according to percentage of body fat (%BF), and normal weight obesity (NWO) is defined as a normal BMI but a high %BF. While… read more here.
Keywords: weight obesity; normal bmi; obesity associated; ivf outcomes ... See more keywords
TIMP2 rs2277698 polymorphism associated with adverse IVF outcomes in Han Chinese women
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1542534
Abstract: Background Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are critical regulators of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteolysis and play a pivotal role in trophoblast invasion during embryo implantation. This study aimed to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: birth; live birth; non live; timp2 rs2277698 ... See more keywords
Prior COVID-19 infection increases degenerated oocytes but does not affect IVF outcomes: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1599771
Abstract: Background The global health crisis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to impact people of all age groups worldwide. Recent studies increasingly support that COVID-19 infection may affect reproductive function, causing subfertility and infertility. It… read more here.
Keywords: covid infection; degenerated oocytes; infection; pregnancy ... See more keywords
Anticardiolipin and/or anti-β2-glycoprotein-I antibodies are associated with adverse IVF outcomes
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.986893
Abstract: Objective The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of anticardiolipin (aCL) and/or anti-β2-glycoprotein-I (aβ2GPI) antibodies, namely antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL), on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. Materials and methods The study group comprised… read more here.
Keywords: ivf; women apl; ivf outcomes; associated adverse ... See more keywords