[Analysis of the zona pellucida in human oocytes and embryos in an assisted reproduction program].

Objective: Our aim was to design simple method for quantitative evaluation of oocyte and embryo morphology in in vitro fertilization (IVF) programme efforting of embryo implantation prediction to be able to set the optimal number of embryos for transfer for given specific case. This study deals with zona pellucida (ZP)--the one interesting and for oocyte unique structure. The work is the part of comprehensive research of oocyte, zygote and embryo morphology.

[Fructose and glucose in follicular fluid and serum of women undergoing stimulation in an in vitro fertilization program].

Objective: To find out if there is some amount of fructose in the follicular fluid of IVF stimulated patients. If so then to compare fructose and glucose levels with IVF outcome, type of stimulation and infertility factors.

Design: Retrospective study.

[Meconium and postnatal neurologic handicaps].

Objective: A review of meconium pathophysiology and its contribution to the incidence of postnatal neurological handicap.

Design: Reviewed article.

Setting: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Charles University and Faculty Hospital Plzen, Czech Republic.

[Meconium and its significance].

Objective: A review of meconium patophysiology and its contribution to the incidence of perinatal infection.

Design: Review article.

Setting: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Charles University and Faculty Hospital Plzen, Czech Republic.