Effect of estradiol levels after hCG trigger on embryo quality, implantation, and IVF outcome, using donor ovarian stimulation protocols

Sofoklis Stavros, George Kalabalikis, Despoina Mavrogianni, Dimitrios Loutradis, Peter Drakakis, Isabella Spyropoulou

In this study, we aimed at delineating the possible effect of estradiol (E2) levels on the day of β-hCG administration on the ovary by analysingthe Embryo Score (ES) of early day 2, 44hrs post insemination. Oocyte donor ovarian stimulation protocols were thus used in order to avoid any possible counteractions of E2 with the endometrium. All oocytes were …

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Von Willebrand factor infollicular fluid in women undergoing IVF/ICSI: a “ghost” associated with oocyte and embryo quality

George A. Partsinevelos, Despina Mavrogianni, Evagelia Dimitroulia,  Vasiliki Dinopoulou, Dimitris Loutradis, Peter Drakakis

Introduction: The purpose of the present study to determine the presence of Von Willebrand factor (vWF) in the follicular fluid of women undergoing IVF/ICSI and to investigate the association of its concentration with oocyte and embryo quality…

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