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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Use of NSAIDs in pregnancy

Felesakis I, Kortesidis Ε, Τosounidou Z, Τsouknidas S, Soilemetzidis G, Karamanidou P

Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy is common. They are separated in two categories, selective and conventional anti-inflammatory drugs. Aspirin is the most frequently used NSAID, followed by indomethacin. Their use in the first trimester of pregnancy has not been associated with an increase of miscarriage risk. However, when they are prescribed …

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