Theory about the Embryo Cryo-Treatment.

Background: To create hypothesis, which can give a logical explanation related to the benefits of freezing/thawing embryos. Cryopreservation is not only a technology used for storing embryos, but also a method of embryo treatment that can potentially improve the success rate in infertile couples.

Methods: From the analysis of multiple results in assisted reproductive technology, which have no satisfactory explanation to date, we found evidence to support a 'therapeutic' effect of the freezing/thawing of embryos on the process of recovery of the embryo and its subsequent implantation.

Properties of the Michael's adducts of the substituted 2-amino-5-oxonitriles.

A series of five substituted 2-amino-5-oxonitriles, obtained by the Michael reaction have been designed, synthesised, isolated and spectroscopically and structurally elucidated by means of single crystal X-ray diffraction, linear-polarized infrared (IR-LD) and UV-spectroscopy, (1)H NMR, mass spectrometry and thermal methods. Theoretical quantum chemical calculations were carried out, thus supporting the experimental optical properties and electronic structure of compounds studied.

[Endocrinology of in vitro maturation of oocytes].

In-vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes is an alternative to conventional in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Significant progress has been made to improve pregnancy and implantation rates from in-vitro matured oocytes. However oocyte maturation in vitro is profoundly affected by culture conditions.

[Measurement of basal anti-Mullerian hormone level of healthy fertile women in Bulgaria].

Objective: To establish mean and reference range of basal serum Anti-Mullerian hormona (AMH) levels in a group of healthy fertile Bulgarian women.

Methods: The present report covers the results of 9 month's period in which 72 healthy fertile Bulgarian women, aged 20-40 years were selected to determinate a reference group of healthy fertile women with normal values of AMH. Blood samples were collected on early follicular phase of menstrual cycle (2-4 days).

[Anti-Mullerian hormone: a gonadal hormone with multiple diagnostics resources].

Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a gonadal hormone synthesized by granulose cells of the ovary and Sertoli cells of the testis. Anti-Mullerian hormone is used to facilitate the evaluation of intersex disorders and as a marker in some ovarian tumors or ovarian reserve assessment in the infertility cases. Serum levels of AMH hold objective information, which is useful in the clinical practice.