2004
Removal of Endometriomas Before in vitro Fertilization Does Not Improve Fertility Outcomes: A Matched, Case-Control Study
Garcia-Velasco J, Mahutte N, Corona J, Zuñiga V, Gilés J, Arici A, Pellicer A. Removal of Endometriomas Before in vitro Fertilization Does Not Improve Fertility Outcomes: A Matched, Case-Control Study. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2004, 59: 661-662. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-200409000-00012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCase-control studyOvarian hyperstimulationNumber of embryosLaparoscopic cystectomyOvarian endometriomaOocyte qualityFertility outcomesRetrospective case-control studyConservative ovarian surgeryPeak estradiol levelsRemoval of endometriomasPossible surgical complicationsOvarian endometriotic cystsRates of implantationLower patient costsHuman chorionic gonadotropinDuration of stimulationSignificant differencesDiagnosis of endometriomaOvarian surgeryEndometriotic cystsOvarian reservePrevious surgerySurgical complicationsAsymptomatic women
1996
The effect of endometriosis on implantation: results from the Yale University in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program
Arici A, Oral E, Bukulmez O, Duleba A, Olive D, Jones E. The effect of endometriosis on implantation: results from the Yale University in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program. Fertility And Sterility 1996, 65: 603-607. PMID: 8774295, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58162-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubal infertility groupUnexplained infertility groupEffect of endometriosisInfertility groupImplantation rateTubal infertilityEndometriosis groupPregnancy rateAge-matched control groupMinimal-mild endometriosisConsecutive IVF cyclesIVF-ET programEndometriosis-associated subfertilityLower implantation rateCase-control studyQuality of oocytesNumber of embryosIVF cyclesUnexplained infertilityAbnormal implantationEmbryo transfer programEndometrial dysfunctionEndometriosisControl groupPatients