Day-5 fresh embryo transfer is associated with superior clinical outcomes in oocyte donation cycles compared with day-3 embryo transfer.

Objective: Τo compare clinical outcomes between day-5 (D5ET) and day-3 (D3ET) fresh embryo transfer in oocyte donation cycles.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected cohort data was performed enrolling all participants in an oocyte donation program performed either D5ET or D3ET regarding the period from June 2006 to June 2018. Cycles were compared by the day of embryo transfer.

Single layer suturing in intracapsular myomectomy of intramural myomas is sufficient for a normal wound healing.

Study Objective: To evaluate surgical outcomes of intracapsular single-layer myomectomy in terms of efficacy and safety as well as examine potential alterations based on kind of surgical approach.

Methods: A prospective observational study was performed between January 2010 and December 2018. Women in reproductive age, affected by intramural or subserous myomas (FIGO type 3-6) of 4-14 cm diameter were enrolled.

Declining Sperm Counts… or Rather Not? A Mini Review.

Importance: Temporal global trends of sperm quality remain a matter of debate.

Objective: The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive review of studies reporting on sperm quality counts, summarize the main end points, and assess the main reasons for potential discrepancies.

Evidence Acquisition: An evidence-based review of PubMed and Scopus databases was performed regarding studies reporting on modification of sperm quality counts, independently of study character, study language, or date.

Anatomic distribution of endometriosis: A reappraisal based on series of 1101 patients.

Objective: To reappraise the anatomic distribution of endometriosis lesions in cases with Superficial Implants (SI), Ovarian Endometrioma (OMA) and Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis (DIE).

Materials And Methods: A prospective observational study was operated between January 1989 to June 2009. A total of 1333 consecutive patients with a laparoscopic diagnosis of endometriosis, were extracted from our database.

Unexplained infertility patients present the mostly impaired levels of progesterone receptors: Prospective observational study.

Problem: Τo assess the endometrial expression of progesterone receptors in various subgroups of infertile women during implantation window. ΜETHODS: A prospective observational study was performed during March 2013-February 2017. Infertile women were categorized to those with tubal factor, ovarian failure, endometriosis or unexplained infertility.