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Evaluating the effectiveness and adverse effects of oral versus transdermal estradiol for endometrial preparation in frozen-thawed embryo transfer: a randomized controlled trial 评估口服雌二醇与透皮雌二醇对冷冻解冻胚胎移植子宫内膜准备的有效性和不良影响:随机对照试验
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00204-7
Thuy Thi-Thanh Tran, Huy Phuong Tran, Loc Thai Ly, Tuyet Thi-Diem Hoang, Trang Nguyen-Khanh Huynh, Son Truong Dang
Endometrial preparation significantly influences the success of embryo transfer procedures. Although both oral and transdermal estradiol are common methods for endometrial priming, their efficacy and potential side effects remain uncertain. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of oral and transdermal estradiol in endometrial preparation, while also evaluating their respective side effects in patients undergoing assisted reproduction treatments. This randomized clinical trial (ISRCTN15301227) was conducted at Hung Vuong Hospital between July 2020 and March 2022. Among 550 eligible patients undergoing frozen embryo transfer cycles, we included 380 patients for the study. The study protocol and all materials received approval from the Ethics Committee of Hung Vuong Hospital (1315/CN-HĐĐĐ). Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group A (n =190) received oral estradiol at an initial dose of 4 mg per day for 7 days, with the dose increased according to clinical response. Group B (n =190) received transdermal estradiol at an initial dose of 2 measures of 2.5 g estradiol gel per day for 7 days, with the dose similarly increased according to clinical response. Treatment in both groups began on days 2–3 of the menstrual cycle, with the maximum duration of estradiol administration being 27 days. We compared estradiol levels on the day of progesterone administration, duration of treatment, total estradiol dose, endometrial thickness, pregnancy outcomes, and any observed side effects between the two groups. Group A exhibited significantly higher estradiol levels on the day of progesterone administration compared to Group B (270.5 pg/ml versus 186.5 pg/ml, p < 0.001). However, the comparison revealed no significant difference in endometrial thickness between the two groups (10.5 mm versus 10.6 mm, p = 0.85). Furthermore, pregnancy rates including positive human chorionic gonadotropin, clinical pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy, live birth, and pregnancy failure were also found to be similar between the two groups. Notably, a greater proportion of patients in Group A experienced mild side effects compared to those in Group B (20.3% versus 10.1%, respectively; n =37 versus n =18), and this discrepancy was found to be statistically significant (p = 0.007). Transdermal estradiol offers comparable endometrial thickness and pregnancy outcomes, along with improved patient compliance and fewer side effects compared to oral estradiol.
子宫内膜准备对胚胎移植手术的成功有很大影响。虽然口服和透皮雌二醇都是子宫内膜准备的常用方法,但它们的疗效和潜在副作用仍不确定。这项随机对照试验旨在比较口服雌二醇和透皮雌二醇在子宫内膜准备中的有效性,同时评估它们对接受辅助生殖治疗的患者各自的副作用。这项随机临床试验(ISRCTN15301227)于2020年7月至2022年3月期间在洪旺医院进行。在 550 名符合条件的冷冻胚胎移植周期患者中,我们纳入了 380 名患者进行研究。研究方案和所有材料均获得了洪旺医院伦理委员会的批准(1315/CN-HĐĐ)。参与者被随机分配到两组中的一组:A组(n = 190)口服雌二醇,初始剂量为每天4毫克,持续7天,然后根据临床反应增加剂量。B组(n=190)接受透皮雌二醇治疗,初始剂量为每天2次,每次2.5克雌二醇凝胶,共7天,同样根据临床反应增加剂量。两组患者的治疗均从月经周期的第 2-3 天开始,雌二醇用药时间最长为 27 天。我们比较了两组患者在服用黄体酮当天的雌二醇水平、治疗持续时间、雌二醇总剂量、子宫内膜厚度、妊娠结果以及观察到的副作用。与 B 组相比,A 组在服用黄体酮当天的雌二醇水平明显更高(270.5 pg/ml 对 186.5 pg/ml,p < 0.001)。然而,对比结果显示,两组的子宫内膜厚度无明显差异(10.5 毫米对 10.6 毫米,p = 0.85)。此外,两组患者的妊娠率(包括人绒毛膜促性腺激素阳性、临床妊娠、持续妊娠、活产和妊娠失败)也相似。值得注意的是,与 B 组相比,A 组中出现轻微副作用的患者比例更高(分别为 20.3% 对 10.1%;n =37 对 n =18),而且这一差异具有统计学意义(p = 0.007)。与口服雌二醇相比,透皮雌二醇具有可比的子宫内膜厚度和妊娠效果,患者的依从性更好,副作用更少。
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The effect of vitamin D on the hormonal profile of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis 维生素 D 对多囊卵巢综合征妇女荷尔蒙特征的影响:系统综述和荟萃分析
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-08-24 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00201-w
Mohsen Kazeminia, Fatemeh Rajati, Roumina Rasulehvandi, Mojgan Rajati
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is recognized as the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and the most common cause of infertility. Given the importance of the subject and the inconsistency of the results of the primary studies, the present study aimed at estimating the pooled effect of vitamin D on the hormonal profile of women with PCOS using systematic review and meta-analysis. A systematic literature review was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science (WoS), Cochrane, ClinicalTrials.gov databases, and Google Scholar motor engine using related Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Free Text words with no time limit to April 2022. Heterogeneity among studies was quantified using I2 index. After eliminating duplicates and irrelevant studies, ultimately, 19 articles with a sample size of 450 in the intervention group and 450 in the control group were included in the meta-analysis. As a result of the combination of studies, mean the standardized difference (SMD) before and after the intervention was obtained 0.241 ± 0.098 for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), 0.330 ± 0.092 for sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), 0.707 ± 0.171 for testosterone, 0.614 ± 0.199 for luteinizing hormone (LH), 0.220 ± 0.119 for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), 0.655 ± 0.505 for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and 0.369 ± 0.109 for Free Androgen Index (FAI) in the intervention group compared to the control group. The results indicated that 8-week interventions had a greater positive effect than 12-week interventions. The results of the current meta-analysis revealed a significant positive effect of vitamin D on the hormonal profile of women with PCOS, which should be considered by obstetricians and midwives.
多囊卵巢综合症(PCOS)是育龄妇女最常见的内分泌疾病,也是导致不孕的最常见原因。鉴于该课题的重要性以及主要研究结果的不一致性,本研究旨在通过系统综述和荟萃分析,估算维生素 D 对多囊卵巢综合征女性荷尔蒙特征的总体影响。在 PubMed、Scopus、Embase、Web of Science (WoS)、Cochrane、ClinicalTrials.gov 数据库和谷歌学术(Google Scholar)搜索引擎中使用相关的医学主题词(MeSH)和自由文本词进行了系统性文献综述,时间不限,至 2022 年 4 月。使用 I2 指数量化研究之间的异质性。在剔除重复和不相关的研究后,最终有 19 篇文章被纳入荟萃分析,干预组和对照组的样本量分别为 450 和 450。综合各项研究结果,干预前后的平均标准化差异(SMD)分别为:硫酸脱氢表雄酮(DHEAS)0.241 ± 0.098,性激素结合球蛋白(SHBG)0.330 ± 0.092,睾酮(Testosterone)0.707 ± 0.171,左旋睾酮(LLL)0.与对照组相比,干预组的黄体生成素(LH)为 0.614 ± 0.199,卵泡刺激素(FSH)为 0.220 ± 0.119,抗缪勒氏管激素(AMH)为 0.655 ± 0.505,游离雄激素指数(FAI)为 0.369 ± 0.109。结果表明,8 周干预比 12 周干预的积极效果更大。目前的荟萃分析结果表明,维生素 D 对多囊卵巢综合征妇女的荷尔蒙状况有显著的积极影响,产科医生和助产士应加以考虑。
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Semen in the time of COVID-19: a narrative review of current evidence and implications for fertility and reproductive health COVID-19 时代的精液:当前证据综述及其对生育力和生殖健康的影响
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00203-8
Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Olalekan John Okesanya, Monica Anurika Gbuchie, Faithful Miebaka Daniel, Tajuddeen Adam Wali, Winner Chimdindu Ugorji, Ntishor Gabriel Udam, Na’ima Tanimu Abubakar, Don Lucero-Prisno Eliseo
Historically, viruses have impaired the functionality of human systems. The discovery of novel viruses and the resurgence of established strains heighten concerns about their implications for reproduction. In the aftermath of COVID-19, research efforts have intensified to broaden the understanding of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2’s (SARS-CoV-2) effect on male reproduction across diverse populations. Various findings have been reported, with more studies highlighting the adverse impact of SARS-CoV-2 on semen parameters and, consequently, male fertility. This review aims to comprehensively assess and consolidate existing evidence on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on semen quality and male fertility. It highlights the potential mechanism of action and further underscores the implications for assisted reproductive technology. A thorough literature search was conducted across various electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science. Studies published between January 2020 and May 2024 were included if they explored the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on semen quality. Twenty-nine (29) studies were included in the review. These studies varied in findings but delineated a pattern and trend. While most studies noted a decline in sperm parameters—motility, count, concentration—altered morphology, hormonal imbalances, and increased DNA fragmentation in COVID-19 patients, others reported normal semen parameters 3 to 6 months post-recovery. Few studies reported no change in semen parameters, especially with mild disease. Potential mechanisms underscoring these effects include the presence of fever and consequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines—interleukin 1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), and interferon-gamma (IFNγ). In addition, the activities of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and the transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) receptors have been implicated as gateway mechanisms for viral entry. The long-term consequences and comparisons with other viral infections highlight the complexity of drawing definite conclusions. The different findings on semen changes have implications for assisted reproduction and family planning. Research suggests potential negative effects on gonadal function, emphasizing the need for long-term follow-up studies to understand the persistent effects on male fertility biomarkers. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to optimizing male reproductive health during and after SARS-CoV-2 infection. This includes incorporating assessments into vaccine safety studies to address fertility concerns.
历史上,病毒曾损害过人类系统的功能。新型病毒的发现和老毒株的死灰复燃加剧了人们对其对生殖系统影响的担忧。在 COVID-19 事件之后,研究人员加强了对严重急性呼吸系统综合症冠状病毒-2(SARS-CoV-2)对不同人群中男性生殖系统影响的研究。各种研究结果均有报道,更多的研究强调了 SARS-CoV-2 对精液参数的不利影响,进而影响男性的生育能力。本综述旨在全面评估和整合有关 SARS-CoV-2 对精液质量和男性生育能力影响的现有证据。它强调了潜在的作用机制,并进一步强调了对辅助生殖技术的影响。我们在各种电子数据库(包括 PubMed、Scopus、Google Scholar、Embase 和 Web of Science)中进行了全面的文献检索。纳入了 2020 年 1 月至 2024 年 5 月间发表的探讨 SARS-CoV-2 对精液质量影响的研究。29 项研究被纳入综述。这些研究的结果各不相同,但都描述了一种模式和趋势。大多数研究指出,COVID-19 患者的精子参数(活力、数量、浓度)下降,形态发生改变,荷尔蒙失调,DNA 断裂增加,但也有研究报告称,患者恢复后 3 至 6 个月精液参数正常。少数研究报告称精液参数没有变化,尤其是病情较轻的患者。强调这些影响的潜在机制包括发热和随之释放的促炎细胞因子-白细胞介素 1β、肿瘤坏死因子 (TNF) 和干扰素-γ (IFNγ)。此外,血管紧张素转换酶 2(ACE2)和跨膜丝氨酸蛋白酶 2(TMPRSS2)受体的活性也被认为是病毒进入的关口机制。长期后果以及与其他病毒感染的比较凸显了得出明确结论的复杂性。关于精液变化的不同研究结果对辅助生殖和计划生育都有影响。研究表明,病毒对性腺功能有潜在的负面影响,因此需要进行长期跟踪研究,以了解病毒对男性生育能力生物标志物的持续影响。在感染 SARS-CoV-2 期间和之后,采用多学科方法优化男性生殖健康至关重要。这包括将评估纳入疫苗安全性研究,以解决生育问题。
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From uncertain to certain—how to proceed with variants of uncertain significance 从不确定性到确定性--如何处理意义不确定的变体
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-08-16 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00202-9
Emili Banerjee, Suman Pal, Abhijit Biswas, Koutilya Bhattacharjee
With the increased next generation sequencing (NGS) based genetic diagnosis due to technological boon, the biomedical world is getting a substantial number of single nucleotide variations (SNVs) every day along with other genetic variations. The detected SNVs may or may not have clinical significance. Based on different levels of study, these SNVs are categorized either as disease associated or not disease associated. However, there exists another category called as “uncertain” where the scientific literature has scanty of data. These “uncertain” or “variants of uncertain significance (VUS)” has become the greatest challenge for the diagnostic fraternity since no specific decision can be taken by them for the persons carrying the VUS. Therefore, there exists a huge knowledge gap that needs to be addressed for better patient care. The present study aims to find out the possible ways of investigation that may help in reducing this knowledge gap so that decisive approaches can be made against VUS for better and accurate patient care.
随着基于下一代测序(NGS)技术的基因诊断技术的发展,生物医学领域每天都会出现大量的单核苷酸变异(SNVs)和其他基因变异。检测到的 SNV 可能有临床意义,也可能没有。根据不同的研究水平,这些 SNVs 被归类为与疾病相关或不相关。然而,还有一类被称为 "不确定 "的变异,在这类变异中,科学文献中的数据很少。这些 "不确定 "或 "意义不确定的变异(VUS)"已成为诊断界面临的最大挑战,因为他们无法对携带 VUS 的人做出具体决定。因此,存在着巨大的知识缺口,需要加以解决,以更好地照顾病人。本研究旨在找出有助于缩小这一知识差距的可能调查方法,以便针对 VUS 采取果断措施,为患者提供更好、更准确的治疗。
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Stigma and depression among obese infertile women: a cross-sectional study 肥胖不孕妇女的耻辱感和抑郁:一项横断面研究
IF 1.6 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-08-10 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00199-1
Özlem Koç, Hediye Karakoç, Filiz Ersöğütçü
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Reproductive outcomes in women with advanced endometriosis in fresh versus frozen embryo transfer cycles 晚期子宫内膜异位症妇女在新鲜与冷冻胚胎移植周期中的生殖结果
IF 1.6 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-08-08 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00200-x
Ahmed Shoukry, Wael Samir El Gazeirly, Mohamed Abdelkader Khattab, Hesham Mahmoud Adel Abdelmoneim
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The efficacy of luteal phase support in women with polycystic ovary syndrome following assisted reproductive technology: a systematic review 辅助生殖技术后黄体期支持对多囊卵巢综合征妇女的疗效:系统综述
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-07-24 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00187-5
Achmad Kemal Harzif, Sarah Miriam Ratna Pratamasari, Costan Tryono Parulian Rumapea, Nafi’atul Ummah, Heidi Dewi Mutia, Putri Nurbaeti, Aisyah Retno Puspawardani, Budi Wiweko
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine condition prevalent among a significant number of women during their reproductive years. Remarkably, 90–95% of women seeking infertility solutions due to anovulation are diagnosed with PCOS. Luteal phase support (LPS) is a crucial aspect of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LPS in women with PCOS undergoing ART, with a focus on pregnancy rates as the primary endpoint. A systematic search was conducted on EMBASE, PubMed, and Scopus databases without language restrictions. We searched for studies up to August 1, 2023. The search strategy used terms related to PCOS and LPS. Clinical trials and cohort studies involving infertile women with PCOS undergoing ART were included. The Risk of Bias 2 (ROB2) and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) tool were used to assess the risk of bias. The review included five studies comprising a total of 818 patients. The studies used various ovulation induction medications, such as letrozole, clomiphene citrate, and human menopausal gonadotropin, in combination with different forms of progesterone for LPS (oral, intramuscular, and intravaginal). The overall results demonstrated inconsistent efficacy of LPS, with some studies showing significant improvements in pregnancy rates with LPS, while others showed no statistically significant difference. The systematic review suggests that LPS may improve pregnancy rates in women with PCOS undergoing ART. However, the effectiveness appears to be influenced by the choice of ovulation induction agent and the route of progesterone administration. Personalized treatment approaches considering patient response and emerging evidence are essential.
多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)是一种复杂的内分泌疾病,在育龄期妇女中普遍存在。值得注意的是,在因无排卵而寻求不孕症解决方案的妇女中,有 90%-95% 被诊断患有多囊卵巢综合症。黄体期支持(LPS)是辅助生殖技术(ART)的一个重要方面。本系统性综述旨在评估黄体期支持疗法对接受辅助生殖技术治疗的多囊卵巢综合征女性的有效性,并将妊娠率作为主要终点。我们在 EMBASE、PubMed 和 Scopus 数据库中进行了系统性检索,没有语言限制。我们搜索了截至 2023 年 8 月 1 日的研究。检索策略使用了与 PCOS 和 LPS 相关的术语。我们纳入了涉及接受抗逆转录病毒疗法的多囊卵巢综合征不育女性的临床试验和队列研究。偏倚风险2(ROB2)和纽卡斯尔-渥太华量表(NOS)工具用于评估偏倚风险。综述包括五项研究,共涉及 818 名患者。这些研究使用了不同的促排卵药物,如来曲唑、枸橼酸氯米芬和人绝经期促性腺激素,并结合不同形式的孕酮(口服、肌肉注射和阴道内注射)进行 LPS 治疗。总体结果显示,LPS 的疗效并不一致,一些研究显示 LPS 能显著提高怀孕率,而另一些研究则显示在统计学上没有显著差异。系统综述表明,LPS 可提高接受抗逆转录病毒疗法的多囊卵巢综合征妇女的妊娠率。然而,其有效性似乎受到促排卵药物选择和黄体酮给药途径的影响。考虑患者反应和新证据的个性化治疗方法至关重要。
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Comparison between open and closed systems for vitrification of individual sperm: assessing morphometric measurements and chromatin integrity 用于单个精子玻璃化的开放式和封闭式系统的比较:评估形态测量和染色质完整性
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00188-4
Mohammad Ali Khalili, Mahboubeh Vatanparast, Esmat Mangoli, Saeed Ghasmi-Esmaeilabad, Mojgan Moshrefi, Akram Hosseini
Classic vitrification methods are not appropriate when there are minimal numbers of viable sperm, and the new methods emphasize the low semen volumes in these cases. The aim was to assess the efficacy of the cryotech as a device for freezing low sperm volume, through the two methods of open (OVS) and closed (CVS) vitrification systems. Testicular biopsy samples from 30 men with obstructive azoospermia (OA) were assigned to three groups fresh control (FC), OVS, and CVS. Testicular sperms were selected using an ICSI injection pipette and vitrified on the cryotech straws, containing one droplet of freezing medium. After warming, sperm head morphometric characterizations were evaluated with the MSOME technique. Sperm motility, membrane integrity, chromatin quality assessment including DNA fragmentation, Chromomycine A3 staining (CMA3), and Aniline Blue (AB) were assessed. Fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated Pisum sativum agglutinin (FITC-PSA) was done to examine sperm acrosome integrity. The mean sperm motility, viability, and sperm with intact acrosome reduced after vitrification, in both methods of CVS, and OVS, but the results were more promising in the closed method (p < 0.05). However, the variations were not significant between the two methods of cryopreservation, the OVS undergoes significant head dimensions changes compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The results also showed higher membrane, and chromatin abnormality after OVS (p < 0.05). The overall post-thaw recovery of human testicular sperm proposes that CVS is more efficient for single sperm cryopreservation, while higher sperm viability, and lower alterations in chromatin, acrosome, and sperm head morphometry were seen compared to OVS.
当存活精子数量极少时,传统的玻璃化方法就不适用了,而新方法强调的是这些情况下的低精液量。我们的目的是通过开放式(OVS)和封闭式(CVS)玻璃化系统这两种方法,评估低温冷冻技术作为低精子量冷冻设备的功效。30 名阻塞性无精子症(OA)男性的睾丸活检样本被分为三组:新鲜对照组(FC)、OVS 组和 CVS 组。使用 ICSI 注射吸管选择睾丸精子,并在含有一滴冷冻培养基的低温吸管上进行玻璃化。升温后,用 MSOME 技术评估精子头部形态特征。对精子活力、膜完整性、染色质质量评估(包括 DNA 片段)、色霉素 A3 染色(CMA3)和苯胺蓝(AB)进行评估。异硫氰酸荧光素-结合豌豆凝集素(FITC-PSA)用于检查精子顶体完整性。在 CVS 和 OVS 两种方法中,玻璃化后精子的平均运动能力、存活率和顶体完整的精子数都有所下降,但封闭法的结果更理想(p < 0.05)。然而,两种冷冻保存方法之间的差异并不显著,与对照组相比,OVS 的头部尺寸发生了显著变化(p < 0.05)。结果还显示,OVS 后的膜和染色质异常程度更高(p < 0.05)。人类睾丸精子解冻后的总体恢复情况表明,CVS 对单个精子的冷冻保存更有效,与 OVS 相比,精子存活率更高,染色质、顶体和精子头部形态的改变更少。
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Noneffectiveness of cryostorage duration on clinical and neonatal outcomes after single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfers 单次玻璃化温育囊胚移植后,低温贮藏时间对临床和新生儿预后无影响
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00196-4
Mungunshagai Baatarsuren, Jambaldorj Jamiyansuren, Chinzorig Ganbaatar, Davaakhuu Sengebaljir, Belguune Erdenekhuyag, Sandag Enkhbaatar, Namsrai Mungunsuvd, Lkhagvasuren Baljinnyam, Ganjiguur Tumur-Ochir, Ariunaa Amarsaikhan, Amarjargal Dorjpurev, Gereltsetseg Ganbat, Tsogzolmaa Boris, Azjargal Khangarid
In the current era of assisted reproductive technology, the strategy of single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer (SVBT) is acknowledged for positively impacting clinical outcomes and preventing the risk of multiple conceptions. Previous studies have indicated that blastocyst grade and the day of blastocyst positively correlate with outcomes. Moreover, storage duration has no significant effect on survival rates, clinical outcomes, and neonatal outcomes. However, some researchers express controversial opinions on cryostorage duration, and their findings suggest a negative impact on clinical outcomes. These results remain subject to controversy, and limited studies exist regarding the outcomes after SVBT. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the impact of the day of blastocyst, blastocyst grade, and blastocyst cryostorage duration on clinical and neonatal outcomes following SVBT in patients who underwent clomiphene-citrate-based minimal stimulation. In this study, retrospective cohort study data collected from June 2015 to April 2023 included 2107 patients with first SVBT cycles who underwent a clomiphene-based minimal ovarian stimulation protocol or a drug-free natural protocol at the Ojinmed IVF Center. Patients were categorized into four groups based on blastocyst cryostorage duration: group 1 (< 2 months, n = 882), group 2 (3–6 months, n = 794), group 3 (7–12 months, n = 187), group 4 (13–24 months, n = 126), and group 5 (25–81 months, n = 118). The patient’s clinical and neonatal outcomes were compared with cryostorage duration after the propensity score matched. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that prolonged cryostorage duration insignificantly correlated with clinical outcomes. Additionally, neonatal outcomes are not correlated with cryostorage duration. The patient must consider several parameters when selecting embryos for transfer, including the duration of cryostorage. Our study results show that for the first single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer of patients who underwent clomiphene citrate-based minimal stimulation, cryostorage duration does not affect outcomes.
在当前的辅助生殖技术时代,单次玻璃化温化囊胚移植(SVBT)策略因其对临床结果和预防多胎妊娠风险产生积极影响而得到认可。以往的研究表明,囊胚等级和囊胚日与结果呈正相关。此外,储存时间长短对存活率、临床结果和新生儿结果没有明显影响。然而,一些研究人员对冷冻储存时间的长短提出了有争议的观点,他们的研究结果表明冷冻储存时间对临床结果有负面影响。这些结果仍存在争议,而关于 SVBT 后预后的研究也很有限。因此,我们的研究旨在调查囊胚日、囊胚等级和囊胚冷冻贮存时间对接受枸橼酸氯米芬最小刺激的 SVBT 患者的临床和新生儿预后的影响。在这项研究中,从2015年6月至2023年4月收集的回顾性队列研究数据纳入了2107名在奥津美德试管婴儿中心接受基于克罗米芬的最小卵巢刺激方案或无药物自然方案的首次SVBT周期患者。根据囊胚冷冻储存时间将患者分为四组:第一组(< 2 个月,n = 882)、第二组(3-6 个月,n = 794)、第三组(7-12 个月,n = 187)、第四组(13-24 个月,n = 126)和第五组(25-81 个月,n = 118)。经过倾向评分匹配后,患者的临床和新生儿预后与低温贮藏时间进行了比较。多变量逻辑回归分析显示,低温贮存时间延长与临床预后的相关性不明显。此外,新生儿预后与低温贮存时间也没有相关性。患者在选择胚胎移植时必须考虑多个参数,包括冷冻储存时间。我们的研究结果表明,对于接受枸橼酸氯米芬最小刺激的患者的首次单一玻璃化温热囊胚移植,冷冻贮藏时间长短不会影响结果。
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The evolving landscape of publishing in human reproduction: an analysis of scientometric data, open-access publishing, and article processing charges 人类生殖领域不断变化的出版格局:对科学计量数据、开放获取出版和文章处理费的分析
IF 1.3 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-07-10 DOI: 10.1186/s43043-024-00198-2
Hakki Uzun, Görkem Akça, Berat Sönmez, Erdem Orman, Yakup Kaçan, Eyüp Dil
This bibliometric study aims to examine the associations of journals in the field of human reproduction with their access types and article processing charges to evaluate the evolving landscape of publishing in human reproduction. The primary databases, including Clarivate Analytics Master Journal List, Scopus®, PubMed, and Directory of Open Access Journals, were scrutinized to identify pertinent journals within the realm of human reproduction, utilizing keywords such as reproductive, reproduction, fertility, and infertility. Journals were excluded if they were not actively publishing in English or primarily focused on reproductive health, men’s health, sexual medicine, embryogenesis, developmental biology, or veterinary medicine concerning animal reproduction. A thorough characterization of the journals was conducted, followed by a comparative analysis of citation metrics and article processing charges across various access models. Forty-one journals were included into the study. A significant increase in the proportion of gold and diamond open-access journals was observed, rising from 42% (13 out of 31) to 53.6% (22 out of 41) by 2023. Hybrid journals demonstrated superior citation metrics compared to diamond open-access journals. For hybrid journals, a statistically significant, moderately positive correlation was found between article processing charges and CiteScore (rs (27) = 0.515, p < .024). Conversely, no correlation was observed between article processing charges and CiteScore for gold open-access journals (rs (27) = 0.445, p = 0.147). The mean article processing charges for all hybrid and gold open-access journals were calculated as US $3032.88 ± 1108.514 (312 to 4430). Specifically, the mean article processing charges for hybrid journals (US $3617.4 ± 610.19) were significantly higher than those for gold open-access journals (US $1916.82 ± 988.32), with a difference of 1700.658 (95% CI: 1124.861–2276.455), t (30) = 6.032, and p < .0005. Hybrid journals in the field of human reproduction carry fees nearly twice as high as those of gold open-access journals. The charging policies of gold open-access journals, which are not contigent upon citation metrics, emphasize the importance of caution for both authors and funders.
本文献计量学研究旨在研究人类生殖领域期刊与其访问类型和文章处理费之间的关联,以评估人类生殖领域不断发展的出版格局。我们仔细研究了主要数据库,包括 Clarivate Analytics Master Journal List、Scopus®、PubMed 和 Directory of Open Access Journals,利用生殖、繁殖、生育和不孕不育等关键词确定人类生殖领域的相关期刊。如果期刊不是以英文出版,或主要侧重于生殖健康、男性健康、性医学、胚胎发生、发育生物学或与动物生殖有关的兽医学,则排除在外。我们对期刊进行了全面的特征描述,然后对不同获取模式下的引用指标和文章处理费用进行了比较分析。41 种期刊被纳入研究范围。研究发现,金牌和钻石级开放获取期刊的比例大幅上升,从 42%(31 种期刊中的 13 种)上升到 2023 年的 53.6%(41 种期刊中的 22 种)。与钻石级开放获取期刊相比,混合期刊的引用指标更优。就混合期刊而言,文章处理费与 CiteScore 之间存在统计学意义上的中度正相关(rs (27) = 0.515, p < .024)。相反,金牌开放获取期刊的文章处理费与 CiteScore 之间没有相关性(rs (27) = 0.445, p = 0.147)。所有混合型和金牌开放存取期刊的文章处理费平均值为 3032.88 美元 ± 1108.514 美元(312-4430)。具体而言,混合期刊的平均文章处理费(3617.4 美元 ± 610.19)明显高于金牌开放获取期刊(1916.82 美元 ± 988.32),两者相差 1700.658(95% CI:1124.861-2276.455),t (30) = 6.032,p < .0005。人类生殖领域的混合期刊收费几乎是金牌开放获取期刊的两倍。金牌开放获取期刊的收费政策并不依赖于引用指标,这强调了作者和资助者谨慎行事的重要性。
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