Oocyte maturation arrest produced by TUBB8 mutations: impact of genetic disorders in infertility treatment

Oocyte maturation defect is a challenging situation in the management of infertility, the etiology may be related to endocrine causes, protocols used in ovarian stimulation, oocyte intrinsic defects or procedures in embryology laboratory. We report three Mexican females in treatment for primary infertility with non-mature oocytes after ovary stimulation and oocyte capture in whom a genetic diagnosis of TUBB8-oocyte maturation defect was revealed by exome sequencing. Two couples achieved pregnancies though oocyte donation after establishing the genetic etiology. Our results expand the role of TUBB8-disorders in patients of non-Asian ethnicity. Oocyte maturation defects of monogenic origin are a growing group of disorders that endocrinologists and reproductive medicine specialists should be aware in order to provide referral to genetics for establish a correct and opportune diagnosis.

[Blood loss and use of blood products in cases of cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accrete]

BACKGROUND

Placenta accreta (abnormal insertion of the placenta or part of the myometrium ) endangers the lives of pregnant women. It is a public health problem because it can be complicated by obstetric hemorrhage , the latter being the main cause of maternal death worldwide.

OBJETIVE

To estimate the blood loss and the use of blood products in patients who underwent cesarean – hysterectomy for placenta accreta.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A descriptive study was conducted in HGO UMAE CMNO IMSS in patients who underwent cesarean – hysterectomy for placenta accreta in a period of 4 years.

RESULTS

106 cases of placenta accreta were studied, 23% had a massive bleeding of > 3000 cc. Packed red blood cells were transfused in 68% of events, fresh frozen plasma in platelet concentrates 29% and 6%. The history of uterine curettage was observed in 64 % and cesarean section 1 or 2 occasions in 76 % of cases.

CONCLUSION

An early detection of placenta accreta in patients with risk factors to avoid emergency surgery is desired. Being prepared with blood products and appropriate use is a cornerstone in the management of this condition. The average blood loss was determined in cases of accreta in cesarean hysterectomy was 2523 milliliters.