Publications by authors named "K Kolanska"
Reproductive functions and fertility preservation in transgender men: A French case series.
J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod
December 2024
Background: Transgender men face reproductive challenges due to the potential impact on fertility of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and surgical interventions. Testosterone therapy during "female to male" transition leads to anovulation and amenorrhea. Although these effects are typically reversible upon stopping treatment, the long-term effects of androgens on future fertility and health of potential children remain poorly known.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[First French data on sperm donation requests from female couples].
Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A study analyzed data from 117 women in same-sex couples and 75 women in heterosexual couples seeking MAR, comparing their profiles and ART outcomes from October 2021 to October 2022.
- * Results showed no significant differences in age, ovarian reserve, or pregnancy outcomes between the two groups, indicating that women in same-sex couples have similar profiles and ART experiences to those in heterosexual couples following the law's implementation.
Introduction: Fetal microchimerism could be involved in the regulation of breast cancer oncogenesis. CD34+ cells could be of a particular interest as up to 12% of the CD34+ population in maternal blood are of fetal origin. The aim of this research was to analyze the impact of umbilical cord blood (UCB) CD34+ on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines, in order to uncover novel biological mechanisms and suggest novel treatment options for breast cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFResearch Question: The legislation allowing unmarried women to undergo medically assisted reproduction (MAR) with sperm donation was adopted in France on August 2, 2021. This major advancement, and its impact on French society, led us to a closer examination of the requests made by unmarried women and the outcomes of ART attempts.
Design: A retrospective single center cohort study was conducted in a fertility center in Paris, France.
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.