Purpose The present study was designed to investigate the effect of L-carnitine treatment
during IVM on nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation of immature oocytes selected by Brilliant …

Oocyte cryopreservation is important for assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Although
cryopreservation of metaphase II (MII) oocytes has been successfully used, MII oocytes are …

This study was conducted to determine the effects of l-carnitine (LC), as an antioxidant, in
preventing spermatozoa damage during the freezing–thawing process in both astheno-and …

Aim To evaluate the effect of vitamin E on ovulation and pregnancy in women with
clomiphene citrate (CC)‐resistant polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods A …

Reproductive medicine is a field of science which searches for new alternatives not only to
help couples achieve pregnancy and preserve fertility, but also to diagnose and treat …

Background Female fertility declines with age, due to increased chromosomal aneuploidy
and possible reduced mitochondrial function in the embryo. Methods This review outlines …

Viable lambs can be produced after transfer of in vitro–derived embryos from oocytes
harvested from prepubertal lambs. However, this occurs at a much lower efficiency than from …

Heat stress negatively impacts the reproductive performance of sheep including the
efficiency of estrous synchronization regimens. This study aimed to investigate the potential …

The selection of sows that are reproductively fit and produce large litters of piglets is
imperative for success in the pork industry. Currently, low heritability of reproductive and …

Aging oocytes undergo various molecular, cellular, and biochemical changes. Aging of
oocytes results in reduced embryo developmental capacity and blastocyst quality, which is …