Does body mass index impact assisted reproductive technology treatment outcomes in gestational carriers [PDF]
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2020 Background The purpose of this study was to assess whether increased body mass index (BMI) negatively affects assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes among gestational carriers.
Noga Fuchs Weizman +5 more
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gestational carriers. [PDF]
J Assist Reprod Genet, 2022 Reproductive medicine has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and this includes the gestational carrier (GC) process. The objectives of this commentary are to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the GC process, as well to communicate Shady Grove Fertility's considerations of and response to COVID-19 on the GC process to ...
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Screening of gestational carriers in the United States. [PDF]
Fertil Steril, 2016 To assess medical and psychosocial screening and evaluation received by gestational carriers and compare those using agencies to those not using agencies.Cross-sectional questionnaire.Not applicable.A total of 204 women who completed a survey on their experiences as gestational carriers in the United States.None.Self-reported screening received before ...
Fuchs EL, Berenson AB.
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Different SNP combinations in the GCH1 gene and use of labor analgesia [PDF]
Molecular Pain, 2010 Background The aim of this study was to investigate if there is an association between different SNP combinations in the guanosine triphosphate cyclohydrolase (GCH1) gene and a number of pain behavior related outcomes during labor.
Sundström-Poromaa Inger +4 more
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A singular relationship: the bonds between gestational carriers and intended parents in surrogacy between Ukraine and Argentina [PDF]
Salud ColectivaSurrogacy is a practice that generates controversy, especially in contexts where regulation is scarce or nonexistent. In Argentina, although there is no specific legislation, this practice involves significant judicial mediation and various legal ...
Lucía Ariza, Natacha Salomé Lima
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Association between G6PD gene variants and adverse pregnancy outcomes [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthObjective Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is primarily characterized by neonatal jaundice and acute/chronic hemolytic anemia. This study aimed to examine the influence of different G6PD genotypes on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes ...
Danhua Guo +8 more
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Causes of embryo implantation failure: A systematic review and metaanalysis of procedures to increase embryo implantation potential [PDF]
Frontiers in EndocrinologyIntroductionInfertility is characterized by the failure to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. In assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs), in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) are pivotal, with the quality of ...
Francesco M. Bulletti +8 more
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Postnatal and non-invasive prenatal detection of β-thalassemia mutations based on Taqman genotyping assays. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 The β-thalassemias are genetic disorder caused by more than 200 mutations in the β-globin gene, resulting in a total (β0) or partial (β+) deficit of the globin chain synthesis. The most frequent Mediterranean mutations for β-thalassemia are: β039, β+IVSI-
Giulia Breveglieri +7 more
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The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on pregnancy outcomes in women with hepatitis B virus: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground To investigate the impact of hepatitis B virus carriers combined with gestational diabetes mellitus (HBVC & GDM) on pregnancy outcomes in a cohort of pregnant women from Hangzhou, China.
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Impact of Inherited Thrombophilia on Pregnancy Complications and the Role of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Therapy: A Case–Control Study [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: Inherited thrombophilia (IT) increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, but the benefit of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) prophylaxis remains debated.
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