Venous thromboembolism (VTE), composed of pulmonary embolism and deep venous
thrombosis, is a significant cause of maternal mortality in the developed world. Normal …

Introduction There is no accepted consensus on thromboprophylaxis in relation to in vitro
fertilization (IVF). We aimed to study the frequency of thromboembolism and to assess …

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is extensively used as a tool for pregnancy
achievement in subfertile couples. Congenital and acquired thrombophilias have been …

Pregnancy is associated with a significant procoagulant shift in the hemostatic system
balance as well as other metabolic changes. Pregnancy can thereby provoke manifestation …

The role of mechanics in numerous biological processes is nowadays recognized, while in
others, such as the fertilization process, it is still neglected. In the case of oocytes the …

The aim of this review is to analyse the pathophysiology and complications of thrombosis in
conjuction with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) following ovulation induction …

Thrombophilia is a group of inherited or acquired coagulation disorders that have been
associated with reproductive failure. However, there are still no clear recommendations on …

Objective To investigate the influence of seminal leukocytes on conventional IVF and
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcomes, using a flow cytometry method. Design …

Objective To evaluate in an Italian cohort the incidence of venous thromboembolic events
(VTE) in pregnancies after assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Setting Thrombosis …

Risk and safety management (RSM) is receiving increasing attention in medicine, with the
goals of reducing medical error and increasing quality of care. The principles and tools of …