Publications by authors named "Bruno R de Carvalho"

Objective: To report pregnancy and live birth resulting from intracytoplasmic sperm injection of ex vivo-retrieved mature oocytes from a woman with bilateral ovarian carcinoma.

Design: Case report.

Setting: Fertility clinic.

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Background: Five hundred 8-d old male broilers Cobb500 were randomly allotted into 10 treatments in factorial arrangement with 5 Cu levels (0, 4, 8, 12, and 16 mg/kg), and 2 sources (Cu proteinate, CuPro and Cu sulphate, CuSO4.5H2O) for a 10-d-experiment.

Results: Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was better (P < 0.

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Selective LH deficiency has been described in several men, but only in two women who presented normal pubertal development but secondary amenorrhoea due to anovulation. Despite its rarity, this condition represents a valuable model for studying the processes regulated by FSH or LH during late folliculogenesis and ovulation in humans. A woman previously diagnosed with selective LH deficiency due to a homozygous germline splice site mutation in LHB (IVS2 + 1G→C mutation) was submitted to an individualised ovarian induction protocol, first with recombinant LH and then with highly purified urinary hCG.

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We report a case of ultrasound-guided ex vivo oocyte retrieval for fertility preservation in a woman with bilateral borderline ovarian tumor, for whom conventional transvaginal oocyte retrieval was deemed unsafe because of the increased risk of malignant cell spillage. Ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins was performed. Surgery was scheduled according to the ovarian response to exogenous gonadotropic stimulation; oophorectomized specimens were obtained by laparoscopy, and oocyte retrieval was performed ∼ 37 hours after the ovulatory trigger.

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Article Synopsis
  • The Oncofertility Consortium is an international initiative focused on addressing the reproductive concerns of cancer patients, individuals transitioning genders, and others facing treatments that may affect fertility.
  • The consortium operates as a community of practice, sharing knowledge and strategies among specialists from various fields to improve healthcare outcomes and quality of life for patients.
  • Their ongoing mission is to combine scientific advancements with patient needs, aiming to create a supportive network that adapts to future challenges in reproductive health and survivorship.
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Considering that myths and misconceptions regarding natural procreation spread rapidly in the era of easy access to information and to social networks, adequate counseling about natural fertility and spontaneous conception should be encouraged in any kind of health assistance. Despite the fact that there is no strong-powered evidence about any of the aspects related to natural fertility, literature on how to increase the chances of a spontaneous pregnancy is available. In the present article, the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations (FEBRASGO, in the Portuguese acronym) Committee on Endocrine Gynecology provides suggestions to optimize counseling for non-infertile people attempting spontaneous conception.

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Introduction: The purpose of this study is to assess the degree of PICC tip migration with breathing and arm movement to determine whether accurate positioning is feasible or futile.

Methods: A prospective cohort of 218 consecutive patients undergoing PICC insertion at our institution between January and August 2015 was selected, of which 129 met inclusion criteria. The position of insertion was used as control with the arm at 90° during inspiration, followed by three study images: expiration with arm unchanged, inspiration with arm fully adducted and inspiration with arm fully abducted.

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Objective: To evaluate if the outcomes of IVF/ICSI in frozen-thawed embryo transfer and fresh embryo transfer cycles differ in relation to cleavage and blastocyst stages.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study to compare IVF/ICSI outcomes between fresh embryo transfer and frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles, according to the stage of embryo development. Analysis was carried out on 443 consecutive embryo transfer cycles performed between January 1st and December 31st, 2014.

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Although the causality between Zika virus, microcephaly, and other central nervous system disorders has been taken for granted by the scientific community, many uncertainties remain. The gap of knowledge at the moment is large enough to remove part of the confidence physicians have on the advice given to patients - and infertile women in particular - on their reproductive plans. Pretreatment serologic screening is a possible strategy to offer more confidence for individuals choosing to bear children regardless of the Zika virus, but the tests currently available do not seem to be sufficiently adequate.

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Study Objective: To show the technique of interval laparoscopic isthmocervical cerclage using cotton cardiac tape.

Design: Case report (Canadian Task Force Classification III).

Setting: A private practice hospital in Brasília, Brazil.

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Malignant and cardiovascular diseases are the main causes of death in Brazil. Estimates for 2013 predict the occurrence of 189,150 new cases of cancer in Brazilian women. With advanced detection tools, patients are diagnosed and treated for cancer at a younger age and are more likely to survive.

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Introduction: All-polyethylene (AP) tibial components of total knee replacement (TKR) are substantially cheaper than their modular counterparts. It is well established that their survivorship and radiographic outcomes are comparable. In this study, patient-derived outcome measures were used to compare these two implant types.

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Background:   Symptomatic rotator cuff tear is a commonly diagnosed problem in patients over the age of 70; however, there is controversy regarding the management of this condition. We set out to investigate whether this group has satisfactory results with operative management of their rotator cuff tears.

Methods:   Retrospective review of one surgeon's patients who have undergone an open rotator cuff repair at age 70 or older.

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Calcific myonecrosis is a rare entity with only 57 cases reported in the English literature to date. It is a late complication of compartment syndrome of the limb and results in characteristic muscle necrosis with central liquefaction and peripheral calcification. This series presents a further two cases and consolidates the diagnostic features and treatment modalities described in the literature.

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Objective: To determine whether basal levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and anti-müllerian hormone (AMH), antral follicle count (AFC), and the numbers of dominant follicles, oocytes, and mature oocytes retrieved after ovarian stimulation differed between infertile women with endometriosis and healthy women undergoing assisted reproduction techniques (ART).

Method: Of 77 consecutive ART candidates, 27 were infertile and had endometriosis. A male factor caused the infertility of the other 50, who acted as controls.

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Background: Cultural, social, physiological and psychological factors may alter the course of sexual function in climacteric women.

Objective: The objective of the present literature review is to survey the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions in the climacteric and to establish the association between the organic and psychic changes that occur during this phase and sexual dysfunction. We also discuss potential treatments.

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Purpose: Revise role of hormonal basal and dynamic tests, as well as ultrasonographic measures as ovarian reserve markers, in order to provide better counseling to subfertile couples.

Methods: Review of publications on the topic, with an emphasis on recent well designed articles.

Results: Currently available ovarian reserve tests do not provide sufficient evidence to be solely considered ideal, even for premature ovarian senescence patients who do not present subfertility complaints.

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Background: The diagnosis of acute appendicitis is clinic, but in some cases, it can present unusual symptoms. The diagnostic difficulties still lead surgeons to unnecessary laparotomies, which reach rates from 15% to 40%. Laboratory exams, then, may become important to complement appendicitis diagnosis.

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