STUDY QUESTION Does the embryo cleavage pattern and rate of blastocyst formation differ
between normal weight and obese women undergoing IVF? SUMMARY ANSWER Embryo …

Purpose Since chromosomal abnormalities can be detected in more than half of
miscarriages, cytogenetic testing of the product of conception (POC) can provide important …

Abstract Objectives Placental growth factor (PlGF) is used for first-trimester preeclampsia
screening and could be combined with other biochemical markers for Down syndrome …

Background In recent years, infertility has increased in older women with decreased ovarian
reserve (DOR). Studies have shown that women with DOR have fewer oocytes, which are …

CONCLUSION Obesity is increasing worldwide, in both developed and developing
countries. There are reproductive health problems associated with obesity, including …