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Eslami Moayed M, Moini A, Kashani L, Farid Mojtahedi M, Rezaee T, Tabasizadeh H, Maajani K, Yamini N. Pregnancy outcomes in women with adenomyosis, undergoing artificial endometrial preparation with and without gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist pretreatment in frozen embryo transfer cycles: An RCT. Int J Reprod Biomed 2023; 21:481-490. [PMID: 37560066 PMCID: PMC10407916 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v21i6.13635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Selecting a suitable and preferable method for endometrial preparation in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles for women with adenomyosis is still challenging in infertility treatment. OBJECTIVE To compare 2 artificial endometrial preparation regimens with and without gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) pretreatment in women with adenomyosis undergoing FET cycles. MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 140 adenomyosis cases who underwent FET cycles at Arash Women's hospital, Tehran, Iran from May 2020 to March 2021. Participants were randomly allocated into hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) and HRT+GnRHa pretreatment groups (n = 70/each). Endometrial preparation with 2-6 mg daily estradiol was started in the HRT+GnRHa group, taking after down-regulation with the GnRHa. Within the HRT group, the same dose of estradiol was commenced within the early follicular stage. The main (chemical and clinical pregnancy rates) and auxiliary results (twin pregnancy, miscarriage, and live birth rates) were compared between groups. RESULTS The demographic characteristics and severity of adenomyosis, endometrial thickness, and pattern at starting progesterone administration were similar in the 2 groups, and triple-line endometrium was found to be the dominant pattern in both groups (p = 0.65). No significant differences were observed in chemical, clinical, and twin pregnancy rates as well as miscarriage and live birth rates between groups (p = 0.71, p = 0.81, p = 0.11, and p = 0.84, respectively). However, the total estrogen dose and duration of estrogen consumption were significantly higher in the pretreatment group (p = 0.001, and p = 0.003). CONCLUSION These results indicated that the hormonal endometrial preparation with estrogen and progestin for FET cycles is as efficacious as a protocol involving preceding pituitary suppression with a GnRHa. Further large randomized clinical studies are required to confirm these findings.
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- Marzieh Eslami Moayed
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Breast Disease Research Center (BDRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Clinical Research Development Unit, Bahar Hospital, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Akhavizadegan H, Yamini N, Musavi AM, Moradi M, Khatami F. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index in Abortion or in Vitro Fertilization Failure in Presence of Normal Semen Analysis. Prague Med Rep 2023; 124:166-171. [PMID: 37212134 DOI: 10.14712/23362936.2023.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Role of male factor in recurrent abortion and in vitro fertilization failure has not been fully defined yet and there is much controversy about evaluating male patients with normal semen analysis. One of the factors that might help establish the male role is DNA fragmentation index. However, strong correlation between this factor and quality of semen, has caused many clinicians to believe that it does not help in abortion and implantation failure. We aim to assess this factor in our patients. In a prospective observational study, we assessed age, duration of infertility, undesired fertility related events (assisted reproductive techniques attempts and abortions), semen parameters and DNA fragmentation index in patients with multiple abortions or in vitro fertilization failures and analysed the results by statistical software SPSS version 24. DNA fragmentation index was remarkably correlated with age, duration of infertility and semen parameters. Among all groups in our study, patients with abnormal semen analysis had statistically significant higher level of DNA fragmentation. Ten percent of patients with normal or slightly abnormal semen analysis had abnormally high SDFI (sperm DNA fragmentation index). Checking DNA fragmentation index is recommended in all couples with fertilization problems even in the presence of normal semen analysis. It might be more reasonable to assess it in aged men, long duration of infertility or candidates with remarkable semen abnormality.
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- Arash Infertility Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Arash Infertility Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kashani L, Moini A, Esfidani T, Yamini N, Mohiti S. Effect of intrauterine granulocyte-colony stimulating factor administration on in vitro fertilization outcome in women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis: An RCT. Int J Reprod Biomed 2021; 19:733-740. [PMID: 34568734 PMCID: PMC8458918 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v19i8.9621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Nearly 25-50% of infertile women have endometriosis. There are reports of disorders in the expression of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) receptors in women with endometriosis. Objective To examine the effect of intrauterine administration of G-CSF in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles on the fertility rate of infertile women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis. Materials and Methods This clinical trial was conducted on 66 infertile women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis, undergoing IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). The participants were allocated into two groups via simple randomization: the G-CSF (n = 27) and control (n = 39) groups. In the G-CSF intervention group, on the oocyte pick-up day, immediately after an ovarian puncture, 300 μg of G-CSF was injected through a transcervical catheter under abdominal ultrasound guide to visualize flushing into the uterine cavity. Women in the control group received no intervention. The two groups were evaluated for clinical pregnancy. Results No significant difference was noted in the demographic characteristics of the two groups. The rate of clinical pregnancy was 28.2% in the control group and 25.9% in the G-CSF group, indicating no significant difference (p = 0.83). Conclusion The results showed that the intrauterine injection of G-CSF had no effects on pregnancy in women with stage-3/4 endometriosis undergoing IVF.
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- Ladan Kashani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Womens' Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Womens' Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Womens' Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Womens' Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Womens' Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Brenjian S, Moini A, Yamini N, Kashani L, Faridmojtahedi M, Bahramrezaie M, Khodarahmian M, Amidi F. Resveratrol treatment in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome decreased pro-inflammatory and endoplasmic reticulum stress markers. Am J Reprod Immunol 2019; 83:e13186. [PMID: 31483910 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and pro-inflammatory condition. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of resveratrol treatment on pro-inflammatory and ER stress markers in patients with PCOS. METHOD OF STUDY Cumulus cells were obtained from 40 patients with PCOS who were divided into two groups: placebo and resveratrol treatment (receiving 800 mg/d for 40 days) groups. Blood samples were obtained from all patients before and after the procedure to evaluate interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, NF-κB, and C-reactive protein (CRP). Total RNA was extracted from cumulus cells, and cDNA was synthesized by reverse transcription. Expressions of five genes in ER stress response pathway (ATF4, ATF6, CHOP, GRP78, and XBP1s) were assessed with quantitative real-time PCR. Statistical analysis was performed with Student's t test. RESULTS After treatment with resveratrol, it was found that serum levels of IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-18, NF-κB, and CRP decreased in the treatment group. In addition, gene expression results showed that the expression levels of ATF4 (P < .05) and ATF6 (P < .001) significantly increased in the resveratrol treatment group, while the expression levels of CHOP, GRP78, and XBP1 (P < .001 for all) significantly decreased. CONCLUSION Results demonstrated that resveratrol has anti-inflammatory effects through the suppression of NF-κB and NF-κB-regulated gene products. On the other hand, resveratrol can modulate ER stress in granulosa cells (GCs) by altering the expression of genes involved in unfolding protein response (UPR) process. Our findings suggest that ER stress is a potential therapeutic target for patients with PCOS.
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- Samaneh Brenjian
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Vali-e-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Embryology Laboratory, Department of ART, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Infertility, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Moini A, Lavasani Z, Kashani L, Mojtahedi MF, Yamini N. Letrozole as co-treatment agent in ovarian stimulation antagonist protocol in poor responders: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Int J Reprod Biomed 2019; 17:653-660. [PMID: 31646260 PMCID: PMC6804330 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v17i9.5101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Ovarian stimulation (OS) for poor ovarian response (POR) patients is still a major challenge in assisted reproductive techniques. Aromatase inhibitors as co-treatment in antagonist protocol are suggested to these patients, but there are controversial reports. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness Letrozole (LZ) as adjuvant treatment in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)-antagonist protocol in POR patients undergoing in vitro fertilization/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. Materials and Methods This double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted in Arash women's hospital. One hundred sixty infertile women with POR based on Bologna criteria were allocated into two groups randomly: LZ + GnRH-antagonist (LA) and placebo + GnRH-antagonist (PA) groups. In the experimental group, the patients received 5 mg LZ on the first five days of OS with 150 IU of recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (rFSH) and 150 IUof human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG). The cycle outcomes were compared between groups. Results The total number of retrieved oocytes and the metaphase II oocytes in LA-treated group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p = 0.008, p = 0.002). The dosage of hMG used and the duration of OS and antagonist administration in LZ-treated group were significantly lower than those of the control group. The number of patients with no oocyte, in the control group, was higher than the LZ-treated group, and the clinical pregnancy rate in LA-treated group (25%) was higher than the control group (18%); however, the differences were not significant statistically. Conclusion Adding 5 mg of LZ to rFSH/hMG antagonist protocol may improve the in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injectioncycle outcome in POR patients.
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- Ashraf Moini
- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsArashWomen's HospitalTehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.,Breast Disease Research Center (BDRC)Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.,Department of Endocrinology and Female InfertilityReproductive Biomedicine Research CenterRoyan Institute for Reproductive BiomedicineACECR Tehran Iran
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- Infertility Ward Arash Women's Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Islamic Azad University Tehran Medical sciences Branch Tehran Iran
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- Infertility Ward Arash Women's Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Infertility Ward Arash Women's Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- IVF Department Embryology Lab Arash Women's Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Poorhassan M, Navae F, Mahakizadeh S, Bazrafkan M, Nikmehr B, Abolhassani F, Ijaz S, Yamini N, Dashti N, Mehrannia K, Hassanzadeh GH, Akbari M. Flaxseed Can Reduce Hypoxia-Induced Damages in Rat Testes. Int J Fertil Steril 2018; 12:235-241. [PMID: 29935070 PMCID: PMC6018172 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2018.5298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
BACHGROUND Hypoxia causes detrimental effects on the structure and function of tissues through increased production of reactive oxygen species that are generated during the re-oxygenation phase of intermittent and continuous hypobaric hypoxia. This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of flaxseed (Fx) in reducing the incidence of hypoxia in rat testes. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental study, 24 adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: i. Control group (Co) that received normal levels of oxygen and food, ii. Sham group (Sh) that were placed in hypoxia chamber but received normal oxygen and food, iii. Hypoxia induction group (Hx) that were placed in hypoxia chamber and treated with normal food, iv. Hypoxia induction group (Hx+Fx) that were placed in hypoxia chamber and treated with 10% flaxseed food. Both the Hx and Hx+Fx groups were kept in a hypoxic chamber for 30 days; during this period rats were exposed to reduced pressure (oxygen 8% and nitrogen 92%) for 4 hours/day. Then, all animal were sacrificed and their testes were removed. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) levels were evaluated in the testis tissue. Tubular damages were examined using histological studies. Blood samples and sperm were collected to assess IL-18 level and measure sperms parameters, respectively. All data were analyzed using SPPSS-22 software. One way-ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed for statistical analysis. RESULTS A significant difference was recorded in the testicular mass/body weight ratio in Hx and Hx+Fx groups in comparison to the control (P=0.003 and 0.027, respectively) and Sh (P=0.001 and 0.009, respectively) groups. The sperm count and motility in Hx+Fx group were significantly different from those of the Hx group (P=0.0001 and 0.028, respectively) .Also sperm viability (P=0.0001) and abnormality (P=0.0001) in Hx+Fx group were significantly different from Hx group. CONCLUSION This study therefore suggests that the oral administration of flaxseed can be useful for prevention from the detrimental effects of hypoxia on rat testes structure and sperm parameters.
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- Mahnaz Poorhassan
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic Address:
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic Address:
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Arefi S, Fazeli E, Esfahani M, Borhani N, Yamini N, Hosseini A, Farifteh F. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor may improve pregnancy outcome in patients with history of unexplained recurrent implantation failure: An RCT. Int J Reprod Biomed 2018. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.16.5.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Arefi S, Fazeli E, Esfahani M, Borhani N, Yamini N, Hosseini A, Farifteh F. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor may improve pregnancy outcome in patients with history of unexplained recurrent implantation failure: An RCT. Int J Reprod Biomed 2018; 16:299-304. [PMID: 30027145 PMCID: PMC6046207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 12/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Family of colony-stimulating factors (CSF) have an essential role on early cross talk between embryo and uterine endometrium. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the single dose of Granulocyte-CSF (G-CSF) injection on clinical outcome of assisted reproductive technology cycle in patients with repeated implantation failures. MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomized control trial study was performed on 52 infertile women who referred to the clinic with the history of more than three previous In vitro fertilization/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection-embryo transfer failures. All patients were stimulated with standard long protocol. All embryos were transferred on day five in blastocyst stage in both groups. The treated group received 300 µg (0.5 ml) recombinant human G-CSF subcutaneously which was injected 30 min before blastocyst embryo transfer. RESULTS There was not statistically significant differences in abortion rate in G-CSF and control group (p=0.09). G-CSF treated group showed higher clinical pregnancy rate in comparison with control group (56.2% vs. 40.0%) but it was not statistically significant (p=0.09). Although live birth rate in G-CSF group was higher than control group (53.1% vs. 35.0%) but there wasn't statistically significant difference in the overall live birth rate between the two groups (p=0.10). G-CSF group had a twin pregnancies while in control group there was no twin pregnancy. CONCLUSION Our result demonstrates the possibility that pregnancy outcome is better in women with repeated unexplained In vitro fertilization failure who are treated with G-CSF.
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- Soheila Arefi
- Genetics and In Vitro Assisted Reproductive (GIVAR) Center, Erfan Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Genetics and In Vitro Assisted Reproductive (GIVAR) Center, Erfan Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- IVF Center, Arash Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Genetics and In Vitro Assisted Reproductive (GIVAR) Center, Erfan Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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- Genetics and In Vitro Assisted Reproductive (GIVAR) Center, Erfan Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Salehi E, Aflatoonian R, Moeini A, Yamini N, Asadi E, Khosravizadeh Z, Tarzjani MD, Harat ZN, Abolhassani F. Apoptotic biomarkers in cumulus cells in relation to embryo quality in polycystic ovary syndrome. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2017; 296:1219-1227. [PMID: 28988321 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-017-4523-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To investigate associations between gene expression pattern of apoptotic biomarkers in cumulus cells of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients and the quality of oocytes and embryos. METHODS 40 intracytoplasmic sperm injection patients, of whom 20 were PCOS and 20 were healthy women, were included in this study. Serum hormone levels were measured using Radioimmunoassay for each patient. The expression of survivin, caspase-3, and caspase-7 in 200 cumulus complexes surrounding mature oocytes (100 in PCOS versus 100 in control groups) collected individually at pick up was examined by real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR). RESULTS The expression levels of survivin were significantly lower in PCOS patients than those of normal women while caspase-3 and caspase-7 expression levels were higher in PCOS patients (p < 0.05). There was a statistically significant correlation between the levels of these genes and embryo quality. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals that the measurement of survivin, caspase-3, caspase-7 levels in cumulus cells of PCOS patients could be used as genetic biomarkers for oocyte and embryo selection under an ART program. However, further prospective studies are required to elucidate this issue.
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- Ensieh Salehi
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, 16 Azar Avenue, Poor Sina Street, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Number 12, East Hafez Avenue, Bani Hashem Street, Resalat Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Number 12, East Hafez Avenue, Bani Hashem Street, Resalat Highway, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, 16 Azar Avenue, Poor Sina Street, Tehran, Iran.,Vali-e-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of ART, Embryology Laboratory, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Resalat Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, 16 Azar Avenue, Poor Sina Street, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, 16 Azar Avenue, Poor Sina Street, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, 16 Azar Avenue, Poor Sina Street, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of ART, Embryology Laboratory, Southern California Center, New Port Beach, CA, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, 16 Azar Avenue, Poor Sina Street, Tehran, Iran.
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Yamini N, Pourmand G, Amidi F, Salehnia M, Ataei Nejad N, Mougahi SM. Developmental Potential of Vitrified Mouse Testicular Tissue after Ectopic Transplantation. Cell J 2016; 18:74-82. [PMID: 27054121 PMCID: PMC4819389 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2016.3989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Accepted: 03/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Objective Cryopreservation of immature testicular tissue should be considered as an
important factor for fertility preservation in young boys with cancer. The objective of this
study is to investigate whether immature testicular tissue of mice can be successfully
cryopreserved using a simple vitrification procedure to maintain testicular cell viability,
proliferation, and differentiation capacity.
Materials and Methods In this experimental study, immature mice testicular tissue fragments (0.5-1 mm²) were vitrified-warmed in order to assess the effect of vitrification on
testicular tissue cell viability. Trypan blue staining was used to evaluate developmental
capacity. Vitrified tissue (n=42) and fresh (control, n=42) were ectopically transplanted
into the same strain of mature mice (n=14) with normal immunity. After 4 weeks, the graft
recovery rate was determined. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was used to evaluate germ cell differentiation, immunohistochemistry staining by proliferating cell nuclear
antigen (PCNA) antibody, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) dUTP Nick-
End Labeling (TUNEL) assay for proliferation and apoptosis frequency.
Results Vitrification did not affect the percentage of cell viability. Vascular anastomoses
was seen at the graft site. The recovery rate of the vitrified graft did not significantly differ
with the fresh graft. In the vitrified graft, germ cell differentiation developed up to the secondary spermatocyte, which was similar to fresh tissue. Proliferation and apoptosis in the
vitrified tissue was comparable to the fresh graft.
Conclusion Vitrification resulted in a success rates similar to fresh tissue (control) in
maintaining testicular cell viability and tissue function. These data provided further evidence that vitrification could be considered an alternative for cryopreservation of immature
testicular tissue.
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- Nazila Yamini
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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nejad NA, Amidi F, Hoseini MA, Nia KN, Habibi M, Kajbafzadeh AM, Mazaheri Z, Yamini N. Male germ-like cell differentiation potential of human umbilical cord Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells in co-culture with human placenta cells in presence of BMP4 and retinoic acid. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2015; 18:325-33. [PMID: 26019794 PMCID: PMC4439446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2014] [Accepted: 10/05/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from Wharton's jelly (WJ-MSCs) are now much more appealing for cell-based infertility therapy. Hence, WJ-MSCs differentiation toward germ layer cells for cell therapy purposes is currently under intensive study. MATERIALS AND METHODS MSCs were isolated from human Wharton's jelly and treated with BMP4, retinoic acid (RA) or co-cultured on human amniotic epithelial (HAE) and chorionic plate (HCP) placenta feeder cells. profile of POU5F1, Fragilis, Plzf, DDX4, Piwil2, Stra8, Dazl, β1- and α6-integrins (ITΒ1, ITA6) genes expression as germ cell markers were analyzed using RT-PCR and real-time PCR. Immunocytochemistry of surface markers were conducted. RESULTS After 3 weeks treatment with different reagents and co-culture system, morphology of WJ-MSCs changed to shiny clusters and germ cell specific markers in mRNA were up-regulated in both placental feeder + RA and BMP4 + RA. Induction of hWJ-MSCs with BMP4 in presence of RA resulted in significant up-regulation (P≤0.05) of all germ cell specific genes (c-Kit; 2.84±0.59, DDX4; 1.69±0.39, Piwil2; 1.14±0.21, Dazl; 0.65±0.25, α6 integrin; 1.26±0.53, β1 integrins; 1.18±0.65) compared to control and placental feeder cells + RA. Our results indicated that HAE and HCP followed by RA treatment were involved in human germ cell development. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that under the right conditions, hWJ-MSCs have the ability to differentiate to germ cells and this provides an excellent pattern to study infertility cause and treatment.
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- Nahid Ataie nejad
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine and Cell Therapy, Düsseldorf, Germany and GENEOCELL, Advanced Molecular & Cellular Technologies, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology Research Center, Children Hospital Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kumar TDA, Yamini N, Subrahmanyam CVS, Satyanarayana K. Design and Optimization of Ecofriendly One-Pot Synthesis of 2,4,5-Triaryl-1H-imidazoles by Three-Component Condensation Using Response Surface Methodology. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2014.893359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- T. Durai Ananda Kumar
- a Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy , Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India
- b Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences , JNT University , Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy , Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy , Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India
- c Faculty of Pharmacy , Osmania University , Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India
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- d Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Research Center , Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India
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