1999
Is the endometrium or oocyte/embryo affected in endometriosis?
Garcia-Velasco J, Arici A. Is the endometrium or oocyte/embryo affected in endometriosis? Human Reproduction 1999, 14: 77-89. PMID: 10690803, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.suppl_2.77.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOocyte/embryo qualityEmbryo qualityInadequate luteal functionOocyte donation programEffect of endometriosisEndometrium of womenOvarian steroid productionSpontaneous abortion rateSpectrum of conditionsOocytes/embryosImplantation rateEctopic endometriumEutopic endometriumClinical studiesLuteal functionUltrasound studyEndometriosisEndometriumOocyte qualityBiochemical markersSteroid productionDonation programAbortion rateWomenInfertility
1998
Recent advances in endometriosis
Arici A, Pehlivan T. Recent advances in endometriosis. Current Opinion In Endocrinology Diabetes And Obesity 1998, 5: 330-340. DOI: 10.1097/00060793-199811000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPeritoneal fluidMaximal pain reliefEndometriosis-associated infertilityEffect of endometriosisChemoattractant protein-1Pathogenesis of endometriosisPain reliefPelvic painIL-10Pathophysiologic mechanismsTreatment optionsEctopic endometriumIL-13Endometrial cellsReproductive outcomesAromatase expressionMild lesionsSide effectsFertility outcomesMatrix metalloproteinasesEndometriosisPeritoneal macrophagesApoptosis markersIntegrin expressionProtein 1
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