In a healthy body, ROS (reactive oxygen species) and antioxidants remain in balance. When
the balance is disrupted towards an overabundance of ROS, oxidative stress (OS) occurs …

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the role of melatonin in the physiology and pathophysiology of
the ovary. DESIGN: Review of literature. SETTING: University Health Science Center …

We investigated the relationship between oxidative stress and poor oocyte quality and
whether the antioxidant melatonin improves oocyte quality. Follicular fluid was sampled at …

In human in-vitro fertilization (IVF)-embryo transfer, the in-vitro culture environment differs
from in-vivo conditions in that the oxygen concentration is higher, and in such conditions the …

Twenty-five years ago the first human, Louise Brown, was conceived outside the body, and
this event created a new milestone in the history of mankind and the concept of human in …

BACKGROUND Reproductive failure is a significant public health concern. Although
relatively little is known about factors affecting fertility and early pregnancy loss, a growing …

Physiological levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important regulatory role
through various signaling transduction pathways in folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have a role in the modulation of gamete quality and gamete
interaction. Generation of ROS is inherent in spermatozoa and contaminating leukocytes …

Infertility is a common problem experienced by many couples. Numerous treatments are
available for female infertility. However, in some cases, the treatment is empirical in nature …

OBJECTIVE (S): To measure levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and total antioxidant capacity
(TAC) in the follicular fluid from patients undergoing IVF and to examine the association …