Publications by authors named "Georgios Petsas"
Study Question: What is the association between serum progesterone levels on the day of frozen embryo transfer (FET) and the probability of live birth in women undergoing different FET regimens?
Summary Answer: Overall, serum progesterone levels <7.8 ng/ml were associated with reduced odds of live birth, although the association between serum progesterone levels and the probability of live birth appeared to vary according to the route of progesterone administration.
What Is Known Already: Progesterone is essential for pregnancy success.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the link between serum progesterone levels and the success of frozen embryo transfers (FET) in women trying to conceive.
- By reviewing existing research, it finds that higher progesterone levels (below 10 ng/mL) significantly improve ongoing pregnancy rates and reduce miscarriage risks, particularly when using vaginal progesterone and blastocyst embryos.
- The authors suggest that a certain level of progesterone is crucial for embryo implantation, and they recommend more clinical trials to see if higher doses of progesterone can enhance FET outcomes for women with low levels.
Objective: To discuss, through the experience of a case report and extensive literature review, the best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of osseous metaplasia, which is the cause of secondary infertility.
Design: Case report.
Setting: In vitro fertilization unit in Athens.
Objective: To determine whether administration of methylprednisolone to high-risk women undergoing IVF/ICSI helps reduce the development of OHSS.
Design: Retrospective clinical controlled study.
Setting: IVF unit.