Intracytoplasmic sperm injection in cases with a history of in vitro fertilization failure

<abstract>Aim: To evaluate the effect of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in the management of cases with a history of conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure. Methods: Two groups of patients, 19 with normal semen parameters and a history of IVF failure (metaphase Ⅱ oocytes: 0~30 %) and 28 with severe male factor infertility received ICSI technology during the same period. Ovarian stimulation was achieved by conventional procedure. Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte collection was done 35~37 h after human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) injection. Only metaphase Ⅱ oocytes were selected for microinjection. Results: Fertilization was achieved with ICSI in all the patients. The fertilization rate (75.6 %±21.1 % vs. 73.9 %±19.2 %), cleavage rate (85.1 %±19.3 % vs. 82.7 %±22.1 %), clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer cycle (31.6 % vs. 28.6 %) and implantation rate per embryo (15.3 % vs. 14.4 %) did not differ significantly between the two groups. Conclusion: ICSI is a valuable method for couples with a history of IVF failure. These patients may have a similar ICSI result as in severe male infertility.

Fertilization of in vitro matured human oocytes by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) using ejaculated and testicular spermatozoa

Aim: To evaluate the fertilization competence of spermatozoa from ejaculates and testicle when the oocytes were matured in vitro following intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Methods: Fifty-six completed cycles in 46 women with polycystic ovarian syndrome were grouped according to the semen parameters of their male partners. Group 1 was 47 cycles that presented motile and normal morphology spermatozoa in ejaculates and Group 2 was the other nine cycles where male partners were diagnosed as obstructive azoospermia and spermatozoa could only be found in testicular tissue fragment. All female patients received minimal stimulation with gonadotropin. Immature oocytes were matured in vitro and inseminated by ICSI. The spermatozoa from testes were retrieved by testicular fine needle aspiration. Results: A total of 449 and 78 immature oocytes were collected and cultured for 48 hours, 75.5 % (339/449) and 84.6 % (66/78) oocytes were matured in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. The percentage of oocytes achieving normal fertilization was significantly higher in Group 1 than that in Group 2 (72.9 % vs. 54.5 %, P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the rates of oocytes cleavage and clinical pregnancies in these two groups [87.4 % (216/247) vs. 88.9 % (32/36); 21.3 % (10/47) vs. 44.4 % (4/9)]. A total of 15 babies in the two groups were healthy delivered at term. Conclusion: It appears that IVM combined with ICSI using testicular spermatozoa can produce healthy infants, while the normal fertilization rate of in vitro matured oocytes after ICSI using testicular spermatozoa was significantly lower than using the ejaculated spermatozoa.

A nomogram predicting clinical pregnancy in the first fresh embryo transfer for women undergoing in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection(IVF/ICSI) treatments

The extent to which factors affect the probability of clinical pregnancy in the first fresh embryo transfer after assisted conception is unknown.In order to examine the predictors of clinical pregnancy,a retrospective cohort study was launched between January 1,2013 and December 31,2016 in four infertility clinics including 19837 in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection(IVF/ICSI)fresh cycles with known outcomes and relevant records.A multivariable logistic regression was used to select the most significant predictors in the final nomogram for predicting clinical pregnancy.Furthermore,the model was validated by an independent validation set and the performance of the model was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves along with the area under the ROC curve(AUC)and calibration plots.In a training set including 17854 participants,we identified that female age,tubal factor,number of embryos transferred,endometrial thickness and number of good-quality embryos were independent predictors for clinical pregnancy.We developed a nomogram using these five factors and the predictive ability was 0.66 for AUC(95%CI=0.64−0.68),which was independently validated in the validation set(AUC=0.66,95%CI=0.65−0.68).Our results show that some specific factors can be used to provide infertile couples with an accurate assessment of clinical pregnancy following assisted conception and facilitate to guide couples and clinicians.

In vitro maturation of human oocytes maintaining good development potential for rescue intracytoplasmic sperm injection with fresh sperm

BACKGROUND The outcomes of the use of commercial in vitro maturation(IVM)medium to culture immature oocytes obtained from conventional ovulation induction,followed by rescue intracytoplasmic sperm injection(RICSI),are not ideal.It is thus difficult to widely adopt this approach in clinical practice.Therefore,it is necessary to explore methods for improving the clinical outcome of IVM.AIM To study the effect of sperm on the developmental potential of in vitro-matured oocytes in conventional culture.METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients whose immature oocytes were harvested from conventional oocyte stimulation cycles and underwent ICSI at our hospital between June 2018 and August 2020.RICSI was performed using sperm collected on the day of oocyte harvest(old)and sperm collected on the day of RICSI(fresh)and oocytes matured in vitro after 24 h of culture in conventional medium.The rates of in vitro oocyte maturation,normal fertilization,normal cleavage,day-3 top-quality embryos,and useful blastocyst formation were compared between the two groups.RESULTS In total,102 germinal vesicle(GV)-stage immature oocytes were cultured in the old sperm group.In the fresh sperm group,122 GV-stage immature oocytes were collected and cultured in vitro for 24 h.There were no significant differences in the general conditions of males and females between the two groups(P>0.05).The oocyte maturation,normal fertilization,and normal cleavage rates of the old and fresh groups were 51.0%vs 55.7%,61.5%vs 64.7%,and 93.8%vs 93.2%,respectively.None of the rates differed significantly(P>0.05)between the two groups.However,the day-3 top-quality embryo and useful blastocyst rates of the old and fresh sperm groups were 16.6%vs 63.4%;6.67%vs 34.6%,respectively.The day-3 top-quality embryos and useful blastocyst rates of the old sperm group were significantly lower than those of the fresh group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION In vitro maturation with conventional culture medium combined with the use of fresh sperm collected on the day of RICSI is an easy-to-implement strategy for patients whose oocytes are completely or mostly immature.

Cumulative live birth rates of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection after multiple complete cycles in China

There were few studies of cumulative live birth rates(CLBRs) based on multicenter reproductive clinical data from the general Chinese population.Here we report a retrospective cohort study,including 14 311 women with17 315 cycles,in three reproductive centers to evaluate two estimated parameters of CLBRs with multiple transfer cycles of in vitro fertilization(IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI) in a Chinese population.We found that CLBRs were related to female age and endometrial thickness.By the fourth transfer cycle,the conservative and optimal estimates of CLBRs were 52.95% and 77.30% in women under 30 years of age,and 18.17% and26.51% in those 37 years of age or older,respectively.The two estimates were 44.70% and 63.15% in women with endometrial thickness more than 7 mm,and 32.05% and 46.18% in those with less than 7 mm,respectively.In addition,body mass index(BMI),duration of infertility,and infertility diagnoses may also be related to CLBRs on certain conditions.The findings from this study on CLBRs after multiple transfer cycles of IVF/ICSI treatment on different conditions in the Chinese population should be beneficial to both infertile couples and clinicians.

Effect of Fasting of Ramadan on Infertile Women Undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycles: A Prospective Cohort Study

Objective: To determine the effects of fasting of Ramadan in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. Design: A prospective cohort study conducted during Ramadan. Setting: Ain Shams University IVF centre. Population: Three hundred fasting, infertile women undergoing their first trial of IVF/ICSI and 300 non-fasting matched controls undergoing the same procedure during Ramadan. Methods: Anxiety and depression were measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, at the start of the induction protocol. All the successful pregnant women were followed up until delivery. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome measure was the live birth rate. Results: The live birth rate was higher in the fasting group than in the non-fasting group;this was not significant (43% vs. 40%, P = 0.46). The fasting group needed higher doses and durations of induction. Embryo quality did not differ between both groups. The pregnancy complication rate among successful cases was higher in the fasting group (52.9% vs. 40.4%, P = 0.03);however, the frequencies of anxiety and depression were significantly lower than those in the non-fasting group (18% vs. 38%, P P < 0.00001, respectively). Conclusion: Fasting during Ramadan does not seem to significantly affect the IVF/ICSI outcome;however, it significantly decreased the anxiety and depression usually associated with these procedures.

Real value oftheoocyteswith smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates in in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle: a retrospective cohort study

objective:The management of oocytes affected by smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates(SERa)remains debatable.To understand how to manage SERa+oocytes and cycles,we performed a retrospective cohort study and analyzed the impact of SERa+cycles and oocytes on clinical and neonatal outcomes.Methods:We included 4856 cycles(149 SERa+and 4707 SERa-)from 4201 women(age:21-42 years)who received in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection(IVF/ICSl)treatments at the Center of Reproductive Medicine,First Affliated Hospital of Army Military University,from 2016 to 2019.SERa+cycles had at least one SERa oocyte in the oocyte cohort.All 1722 oocytes in the SERa+cycle were divided into SERa+(405)and SERa-(1317)oocytes.Results:The rates of two pronuclei(2PN)and high-quality embryos were lower in SERa+cycles than in SERa-cycles,regardless of IVF or ICSI(P<0.05).As the proportion of SERa+oocytes increased in the SERa+cycles,the rate of high-quality embryos declined gradually(P<0.05).Furthermore,the rate of 2PN in SERa+oocytes was significantly lower than that in SERa-oocytes(P<0.05).Regardless of whether IVF or ICSl insemination was performed,no significant differences in terms of clinical pregnancy rate and spontaneous abortion rate were observed between SERa+and SERa-cycles or between SERa+and SERa-oocytes(P>0.05).conclusion:Normal fertilization with SERa+cycles and oocytes was substantially reduced,regardless of the insemination method.Embryos originating from SERa+oocytes can be transferred when there are no other options,but fully informed consent and strict follow-up of fetal development are mandatory.

IVF/ICSI-ET中胚胎实时监测系统与常规形态学评估选择性单胚胎移植累积活产率分析

目的:分析胚胎实时监测(TLM)系统和常规形态学评估(CMA)在体外受精/卵胞浆内单精子注射-胚胎移植(IVF/ICSI-ET)中选择性单胚胎移植的临床应用价值,并初步探讨拉曼光谱分析胚胎培养液对临床妊娠率的预测价值。方法:本研究为前瞻性随机对照临床研究,选择2019年4月至2020年7月在苏州市立医院生殖与遗传中心行IVF/ICSI-ET助孕的139例患者,随机分为TLM组和CMA组,分别选择最优胚胎行单胚胎移植(新鲜周期和复苏周期),患者第1次胚胎移植未获临床妊娠,则进行第2次,比较两组患者移植后的累积活产率和其他妊娠结局差异。同时收集IVF/ISCI受精后第3天胚胎培养液15μl,进行拉曼光谱分析。结果:TLM组与CMA组的累积活产率、累积临床妊娠率、累积早产率、累积早期自然流产率、累积异位妊娠率、累积早产率、小于胎龄儿或大于胎龄儿差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。TLM组新生儿性别比低于CMA组,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。胚胎培养液拉曼光谱分析预测临床妊娠率的准确度为67.21%。结论:在卵巢储备功能良好的年轻女性中,进行选择性单胚胎移植时TLM评估胚胎优势不明显,需警惕基于动力学参数的胚胎选择可能影响性别比。拉曼光谱分析胚胎培养液尚不能很好地预测胚胎的种植能力。

卵巢微环境内邻苯二甲酸酯暴露与炎性因子水平的关系

目的:评估卵巢微环境内邻苯二甲酸酯(phthalates,PAEs)暴露与炎性因子水平的关系。方法:纳入2020年4—12月接受体外受精/卵胞质内单精子注射-胚胎移植治疗的64例患者,测定其卵泡液内10种邻苯二甲酸酯代谢物(phthalate metabolites,mPAEs)及2种炎性因子的水平。通过多元线性回归模型评估卵巢微环境内mPAEs暴露与炎性因子水平的关系,并进一步按年龄分层分析。结果:卵泡液中邻苯二甲酸单丁酯(MBP)水平与肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平(β=0.446,P=0.003)及白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)水平(β=0.425,P=0.003)均呈正相关,邻苯二甲酸(2-乙基-5-氧己基)单酯(MEOHP)水平与TNF-α水平呈正相关(β=0.411,P=0.019)。在分层分析中,年龄≥30岁组卵泡液中MBP水平与TNF-α水平(β=0.667,P=0.000)及IL-6水平(β=0.407,P=0.028)均呈正相关,在年龄<30岁组内未观察到mPAEs与炎症因子之间存在关联。结论:PAEs暴露可影响卵泡液中炎性因子水平,提示PAEs暴露可能带来卵巢微环境炎症负荷的改变。

新鲜周期体外受精-胚胎移植后子代单胎活产儿中小于胎龄儿的发生率及危险因素分析

目的探究女性接受新鲜周期体外受精/卵母细胞内单精子注射(IVF/ICSI)-胚胎移植(ET)助孕后子代单胎活产儿中不同程度小于胎龄儿(SGA)的发生率及危险因素。方法回顾性收集2014年4月-2020年12月于四川大学华西第二医院接受新鲜周期IVF/ICSI-ET助孕并分娩单胎活产儿的2262例患者的临床资料,根据子代出生体重在同性别、同胎龄新生儿中的百分位数将患者分为正常组(第10~第90百分位)、轻中度SGA组(第3~第10百分位)和重度SGA组(小于第3百分位)。比较不同程度SGA组与正常组患者病史及IVF/ICSI-ET相关临床资料的差异,采用多因素logistic回归筛选不同程度SGA的危险因素。结果女性接受新鲜周期IVF/ICSI-ET助孕后分娩的单胎活产儿中SGA的发生率为9.9%,其中轻中度SGA的发生率为5.0%、重度SGA的发生率为4.9%。BMI<18.5 kg/m^(2)、有自然流产史为子代发生轻中度SGA的危险因素(校正OR=4.54和1.91,95%CI=1.78~11.55和1.18~3.10);有自然流产史、早产为子代发生重度SGA的危险因素(校正OR=2.80和2.22,95%CI=1.78~4.42和1.23~3.98)。有活产史为子代发生轻中度及重度SGA的保护因素。结论接受新鲜周期IVF/ICSI-ET助孕的患者中,BMI<18.5 kg/m^(2)、有自然流产史、早产者子代发生SGA的风险增加,临床工作中应予以关注。

Early embryonic failure caused by a novel mutation in the TUBB8 gene:A case report

BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the relationship between gene mutations and early embryonic development arrest and to provide more possibilities for the diagnosis and treatment of repeated implantation failure.CASE SUMMARY Here,we collected and described the clinical data of a patient with early embryonic development stagnation after repeated in vitro fertilization attempts for primary infertility at the Department Reproductive Center of Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital.We also detected the whole-exon gene of the patient's spouse and parents,and conducted bioinformatics analysis to determine the pathogenesis of the gene.CONCLUSION A novel mutant of the TUBB8 gene[c.602G>T(p.C201F)]was identified,and this mutant provided new data on the genotype-phenotype relationships of related diseases.

高龄女性IVF/ICSI无可利用胚胎危险因素探讨

目的:探讨高龄女性体外受精(in vitro fertilization,IVF)/卵胞质内单精子注射(intracytoplasmic sperm injection,ICSI)周期取卵后无可利用胚胎的危险因素。方法:回顾性分析2015年1月—2021年12月在河北省生殖健康医院生殖中心行IVF/ICSI助孕的高龄女性共569个取卵周期,其中95个无可利用胚胎周期作为研究组,474个有可利用胚胎的周期作为对照组。2组女性按年龄分为3个亚组:35~39岁为G1组,40~42岁为G2组,43~45岁为G3组。比较各组患者的促排卵情况和实验室指标。结果:2组间相应年龄亚组患者的年龄、不孕年限、体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、基础卵泡刺激素(follicle-stimulating hormone,FSH)、基础雌二醇(estradio,E2)、抗苗勒管激素(anti-Müllerian hormone,AMH)和启动日窦卵泡计数(antral follicle count,AFC)比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。2组扳机日黄体生成素(luteinizing hormone,LH)水平在G2亚组间比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);扳机日E2水平、卵泡输出率(follicular output rate,FORT)在G1、G2亚组间比较,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05);扳机日优势卵泡计数(preponderance follicle count,PFC)在3个亚组间比较,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);促性腺激素(gonadotropin,Gn)用量、Gn天数、扳机作用时间、扳机日孕酮(progesterone,P)水平和扳机日E2/PFC在3个亚组间比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。获卵数、MⅡ卵数、受精总数、卵裂总数、双原核(two pronuclei,2PN)数和2PN卵裂数在3个亚组间比较,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。Logistic回归分析显示,不孕年限是取卵后无可利用胚胎的危险因素,而扳机日PFC增加是保护因素。结论:高龄女性IVF/ICSI助孕中,随着不孕年限的增加,无可移植胚胎的发生率增加,而高PFC可能降低无可移植胚胎的发生风险。

常规体外受精失败后行补救性卵胞浆内单精子注射的应用效果

目的:观察常规体外受精(IVF)失败后行补救性卵胞浆内单精子注射(R-ICSI)的应用效果。方法:回顾性分析2016年1月至2020年12月该院收治的1673个周期的临床资料,按照受精方式不同将其分为IVF组(1042个周期)、R-ICSI组(131个周期)、卵胞浆内单精子注射(ICSI)组(500个周期)。比较三组实验室指标[成熟卵(MⅡ)获取率、受精率、2原核(PN)率、多PN率、优质胚胎率、可用胚胎率]水平、临床结局(妊娠率、活产率)。结果:R-ICSI组MⅡ获取率均低于IVF组与ICSI组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);R-ICSI组2PN率低于ICSI组,但高于IVF组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);R-ICSI组多PN率低于IVF组,但高于ICSI组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);R-ICSI组与ICSI组优质胚胎率、可用胚胎率均低于IVF组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);R-ICSI组活产率高于IVF组、ICSI组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);三组受精率、妊娠率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:IVF失败后行R-ICSI的活产率高于IVF、ICSI;优质胚胎率和可用胚胎率低于IVF;多PN率低于IVF,高于ICSI;2PN率低于ICSI,高于IVF;MⅡ获取率低于IVF和ICSI。

张玉芬基于“补肾滋阴、活血泻肾”法改善早发性孕酮升高经验

人绒毛膜促性腺激素(HCG)注射日早发孕酮升高(PPR)是随着体外受精-胚胎移植/卵泡质内单精子注射(IVF-ET/ICSI)广泛应用而衍生的,与妊娠结局密切相关,日益为辅助生殖中心重视,但其解决方案目前尚未统一认识且缺乏相关证据证实有效可行。阐述张玉芬教授对HCG注射日早发孕酮升高现象的中医理论认识,总结张玉芬以“补肾滋阴、活血泻肾”法治疗PPR的经验。

Success rates of in vitro fertilization versus intracytoplasmic sperm injection in men with serum anti-sperm antibodies:a consecutive cohort study

Antisperm antibodies(ASAs)are assumed to be a possible causative factor for male infertility,with ASAs detected in 5%-15%of infertile men but in only l%-2%of fertile ones.It remains unclear whether ASAs have an adverse effect on the outcome of in v/tro fertilization(IVF)or intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI).This study investigated differences in the rates of fertilization,pregnancy,and live births associated with serum ASA-positive and ASA-negative men following IVF or ICSI.Five hundred and fifty-four consecutive infertile couples undergoing IVF(n=399)or ICSI(n=155)were included.The two-sample two-sided t-test and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test was used for statistical analysis.Lower rates of fertilization(41.7%vs 54.8%,P=0.03),good embryos(18.9%vs 35.2%,P=0.00),pregnancy(38.5%vs 59.4%,P=0.00),and live births(25.8%vs 42.5%,P=0.00)were observed in men of the IVF group with a positive serum ASA than in those with a negative ASA.ASA positivity/negativity correlated with pregnancy rates(P=0.021,odds ratio[OR]:0.630,95%confidence interval[Cl]:0.425-0.932)and live birth rates(P=0.010,OR:1.409,95%Cl:1.084-1.831)after controlling for the female serum follicle-stimulating hormone level and the couple's ages at IVF.Women coupled with ASA-positive men had lower live birth rates with IVF than with ICSI(25.8%and 47.4%,respectively;P=0.07).Women coupled with ASA-positive men had lower rates of pregnancy and live births following IVF than those coupled with ASA-negative men but had a similar outcome with ICSI.

Influence of sperm morphology on pregnancy outcome and offspring in in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection:a matched case-control study

Sperm morphology was once believed as one of the most predictive indicators of pregnancy outcome in assisted reproductive technology(ART).However,the impact of teratozoospermia on in vitro fertilization(IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI)outcomes and its offspring remains inconclusive.In order to evaluate the influence of teratozoospermia on pregnancy outcome and newborn status after IVF and ICSI,a retrospective study was conducted.This was a matched case-control study that included 2202 IVF cycles and 2574 ICSI cycles and was conducted at the Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya in Changsha,China,from June 2013 to June 2018.Patients were divided into two groups based on sperm morphology:teratozoospermia and normal sperm group.The pregnancy outcome and newborn outcome were analyzed.The results indicated that couples with teratozoospermia had a significantly lower optimal embryo rate compared to those with normal sperm morphology in IVF(P=0.007),while there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of the fertilization rate,cleavage rate,implantation rate,and pregnancy rate(all P>0.05).Additionally,teratozoospermia was associated with lower infant birth weight in multiple births after IVF.With regard to ICSI,there was no significant difference in both pregnancy outcome and newborn outcome between the teratozoospermia and normal groups(both P>0.05).Furthermore,no increase in the risk of birth defects occurred in the teratozoospermia group after IVF/ICSI.Consequently,we believe that teratozoospermia has limited predictive value for pregnancy outcomes in IVF/ICSI,and has little impact on the resulting offspring if multiple pregnancy is avoided.

Modified strict sperm morphology threshold aids in the clinical selection of conventional in vitro fertilization(IVF)or intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI)

For infertility treatment,the selection of in vitro fertilization(IVF)or intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI)is decided by multiplying indicators(including fallopian tube factors,semen count,and semen motility),except for sperm morphology.In this study,we conducted a retrospective analysis,from implantation to birth,over a period of 5 years.A total of 1873 couples with primary or secondary fallopian tube factors and an increased defective sperm morphology rate(DSMR)were divided into different groups to receive IVF or ICSI cycles.By comparing the outcomes,we found that the F1 group(DSMR<96%,IVF group 1)had higher cleavage rate,biochemical pregnancy rate,clinical pregnancy rate,and live birth rate than the F3 group(DSMR>98%,IVF group 3;P<0.05).In contrast,there was no significant difference in the ICSI subgroups.Furthermore,a comparison of the outcomes between IVF and ICSI showed that the S3 group(DSMR>98%,ICSI group 3)had higher cleavage rate(P<0.001),biochemical pregnancy rate(P<0.05),clinical pregnancy rate(P<0.05)and live birth rate(P<0.05)than the F3 group.However,the ICSI subgroup had a lower two pronuclei fertilization rate than the IVF subgroup(P<0.05).Our data suggest that the sperm morphology should also be considered when selecting IVF or ICSI combined with other semen parameters before the first assisted reproductive technologies(ART)cycle,especially for males with severe sperm defects.

Analysis of related factors affecting cumulative live birth rates of the first ovarian hyperstimulation in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle: a population-based study from 17,978 women in China

Background:More and more scholars have called for the cumulative live birth rate(CLBR)of a complete ovarian stimulation cycle as a key indicator for assisted reproductive technology.This research aims to study the CLBR of the first ovarian hyperstimulation cycles and analyze the related prognosis factors that might affect the CLBR.Methods:Our retrospective study included first in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection(IVF/ICSI)cycles performed between January 2013 to December 2014.A total of 17,978 couples of first ovarian hyperstimulation IVF/ICSI cycles were included.The study was followed up for 4 years to observe the CLBR.The multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the prognosis factor,P value of<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:The cumulative pregnancy rate was 58.14%(10,452/17,978),and the CLBR was 49.66%(8928/17,978).The female age was younger in the live birth group when compared with the non-live birth group(30.81±4.05 vs.33.09±5.13,P<0.001).The average duration of infertility was shorter than the non-live birth cohort(4.22±3.11 vs.5.06±4.08,P<0.001).The preliminary gonadotropin used and the total number of gonadotropin used were lower in the live birth group when compared with the non-live birth group(both P<0.001).Meanwhile,the number of oocytes retrieved and transferrable embryos were both significantly higher in the live birth group(15.35±7.98 vs.11.35±7.60,P<0.001;6.66±5.19 vs.3.62±3.51,P<0.001,respectively).Conclusions:The women's age,body mass index,duration of infertility years,infertility factors,controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocol,the number of acquired oocytes,and number of transferrable embryos are the prognosis factors that significantly affected the CLBR.

Clomiphene Citrate or Medroxyprogesterone Acetate with Human Menopausal Gonadotropin in Poor Responders during In vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Treatments Combined with Embryo Cryopreservation?

Objective:This study aimed to compare the efficacy of clomiphene citrate(CC)with human menopausal gonadotropin(hMG)and that of medroxyprogesterone acetate(MPA)with hMG in poor responders defined according to the Bologna criteria.Methods:The data of patients with poor ovarian response(POR)according to the Bologna criteria from September 2016 to November 2017 were retrospectively reviewed.All participants received either CC+hMG or the progesterone-primed ovarian stimulation protocol(PPOS)protocol.Results:A total of 340 patients and 563 in vitro fertilization cycles were analyzed in this study.The incidence of spontaneous luteinizing hormone(LH)surge and the mean LH level on trigger day were significantly lower in the PPOS group than in the CC+HMG group(0.04%vs.3.49%and 4.26±3.59 vs.9.38±6.92 mIU/mL,respectively,P<0.05);however,the incidence of premature ovulation was similar between the two groups.The number of viable embryos harvested was not statistically different between the two groups(1.7±1.1 vs.1.5±0.8,P=0.06).The mean dose and duration of hMG were significantly higher in the PPOS group than in the CC+hMG group(908.7±556.6 vs.177.9±214.5 IU and 6.0±3.4 vs.1.2±1.5 days,respectively,P<0.05).However,the number of oocytes retrieved,number of metaphase II oocytes,and fertilization rate were comparable between the two groups.Conclusions:The CC with low-dose gonadotropin strategy was superior to the MPA with hMG protocol for POR.

The Clinical Outcomes of In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Treatments in 43 Women with a History of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Background:To analyze the clinical outcomes of in vitro fertilization(IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatments in women with a history of gestational trophoblastic disease(GTD).Methods:This retrospective study included 43 patients with a history of GTD as the study group and 43 matched patients as the control group.The patients in the study group were divided into two groups according to the therapy received.Patients in Subgroup A(n=32)underwent uterine curettage treatment only.Patients in Subgroup B(n=11)underwent uterine curettage combined with chemotherapy.The characteristics of ovarian stimulation and outcomes of embryos and pregnancy were compared.Results:In the first cycle,there was a higher number of retrieved oocytes and normal fertilized oocytes in the control group than those in the study group(9.2 vs.6.2 and 6.0 vs.4.0,respectively;P<0.05);however,a similar mature oocyte rate(83.5%vs.85.0%),normal fertilization rate(84.5%vs.80.1%),number of good-quality embryos(1 vs.2),and viable embryos(2 vs.2)were found between the two groups(P>0.05).There was no difference in the outcomes between Subgroup A and Subgroup B.There was a significant difference in thickness of the endometrium between the control group and study group(10.9 mm vs.9.2 mm,respectively;P<0.05).The biochemical pregnancy rate and ongoing pregnancy rate in the control group were significantly higher than those in the study group(51.4%vs.31.7%and 37.8%vs.18.3%,respectively;P<0.05).In the study group,28(93.3%)patients had intrauterine adhesion(IUA)and 23(76.7%)patients used an intrauterine device(IUD),which were both significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.05).In addition,the rate of IUA in second-look hysteroscopy was lower than that in the first surgery in the study group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Patients with a history of GTD can present with a similar normal fertilization rate and number of viable embryos.However,patients with a history of GTD may have a thinner endometrium and lower ongoing pregnancy rate.Hysteroscopy before frozen embryo transfer and usage of an IUD can improve the occurrence of IUA.