Embryo selection efficiency in human IVF procedure is still suboptimal as shown by low
pregnancy rates with single embryo transfer (SET). Bidirectional communication between …

Objective To identify the association between oocyte dysmorphisms and blastocyst
developmental competence. Design Case–control study. Setting Private assisted …

A key step in assisted reproduction is the assessment of oocyte and embryo developmental
potential in order to determine the embryo (s) most likely to result in pregnancy. Currently …

At present, oocyte selection is mainly based upon morphological criteria but it is generally
acknowledged that its reliability requires further improvement. The aim of this study was to …

Since the beginning of in vitro fertilization (IVF), basic research has provided insight in the
field of human reproduction, especially in genetics. Indeed, the contribution of chromosomal …

Mammalian oocytes acquire a series of competencies during follicular development that
play critical roles at fertilization and subsequent stages of preimplantation embryonic …

Background Single embryo transfer (SET) is the most successful way to reduce the
frequency of multiple pregnancies following in vitro fertilisation. However, selecting the …

Morphologic abnormalities in the oocyte are relevant for determining its developmental fate
and could be related to controlled ovarian stimulation protocols and ovarian response. The …

The widespread use of a variety of assisted reproductive technologies has removed many of
the constraints that previously restricted mammalian reproduction to the period between …

Purpose Advancing maternal and paternal age leads to a decrease in fertility, and hence,
many infertile couples opt for assisted reproductive technologies [ART] to achieve biological …