Publications by authors named "E Confino"
Purpose: There is clinical evidence that early cleavage timing parameters predictive of blastocyst development also correlate with embryo implantation potential. The aim of this study is to determine the developmental competency of embryos with delayed blastulation.
Methods: Retrospective study performed from 2015 to 2016 at the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern University.
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- This study looks at women who got pregnant through a special method called IVF with genetic testing called PGS and whether they did further testing for genetic problems early in their pregnancy.
- Many women (about 73.5%) chose to do a safer type of testing instead of more invasive ones like amniocentesis.
- The research showed that most women didn’t follow through with the recommended testing, and more studies are needed to understand why some decide not to do it, even after being informed about the risks and limitations.
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- The study aimed to analyze pregnancy outcomes after hysteroscopic resection of retained products of conception (RPOCs), focusing on abnormal placentation.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study, reviewing records of women who underwent the procedure at Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital over a 10-year period.
- Results showed that 18.1% of subsequent pregnancies experienced abnormal placentation, notably higher than in the general population, suggesting that the initial RPOCs diagnosis impacts later pregnancy outcomes.
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- A study assessed how an initial infertility visit impacts women's knowledge, anxiety, and attitudes toward treatment.* -
- The survey of 234 women revealed that while many participants had modest knowledge before the visit, this improved significantly afterward, particularly among those with higher education and income.* -
- Overall, the visit led to decreased negative feelings and anxiety related to treatment, with some demographic differences in responses based on race and health literacy.*
Ureteral Trauma During Transvaginal Ultrasound-Guided Oocyte Retrieval: A Case Report.
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg
May 2016
Background: Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval is a safe and well-tolerated procedure. Complications are uncommon and usually limited to vaginal bleeding and pelvic infection. Ureteral injury following oocyte retrieval is exceedingly rare, with only 8 previously reported cases.
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