Publications by authors named "E Mathieu-d'Argent"

Research Question: Do women with endometriosis undergoing oocyte retrieval for fertility preservation experience the same level of pain as women undergoing oocyte retrieval for IVF?

Design: This retrospective cohort study included 796 cycles in women with endometriosis undergoing oocyte retrieval for fertility preservation (n = 401) or IVF (n = 395) between January 2020 and October 2022. Post-operative pain assessments were compared between the two groups using a numeric rating scale (NRS).

Results: Women in the fertility preservation group were younger (32.

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  • The study investigates the outcomes of pregnancies in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) who were treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) during early pregnancy, identifying that previous miscarriage count was the primary factor affecting pregnancy success.
  • HCQ is explored as a potential treatment due to its effects on the maternal immune system, which may be linked to unexplained RPL.
  • The study utilized the FALCO registry, which includes women with a history of RPL, to analyze pregnancies while excluding those with certain concurrent treatments, focusing on pregnancy continuation beyond 12 weeks and live births.
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  • The updated clinical practice guidelines aim to improve the first-line management of infertility in couples by revisiting existing recommendations based on recent research.
  • A systematic review was conducted by expert working groups on five major themes, resulting in 28 PICO-formulated questions addressing both male and female infertility assessments, environmental factors, ovulation induction, and reproductive surgery techniques.
  • Key recommendations include tailored fertility evaluations based on the woman's age, specific tests for both partners, and the dismissal of certain outdated procedures, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches to optimize infertility treatment.
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Oftentimes ignored or infrequently expressed, some transgender persons harbor a desire for parenthood. Given the evolution of medical techniques and the enacting of legislative reforms, it is henceforth possible to propose fertility preservation strategies in the overall context of gender transidentity. During the "female to male" (FtM) transition pathway, androgen therapy has an impact on gonadic function, generally inducing blockage of the ovarian function, with amenorrhea.

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Background: Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) is an essential therapeutic tool for the management of male infertility. However, it is an invasive procedure with a success rate up to 50%. To date, no model based on clinical and laboratory parameters is sufficiently powerful to accurately predict the success of sperm retrieval in TESE.

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