2019
Long‐term GnRH agonist therapy before in vitro fertilization (IVF) for improving fertility outcomes in women with endometriosis
Jaafar S, Sallam H, Arici A, Garcia‐Velasco J, Abou‐Setta A. Long‐term GnRH agonist therapy before in vitro fertilization (IVF) for improving fertility outcomes in women with endometriosis. 2019, 2019 PMCID: PMC6353287, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013240.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
High rate of allergies among women with endometriosis
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Matalliotakis M, Kappou D, Arici A. High rate of allergies among women with endometriosis. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2012, 32: 291-293. PMID: 22369407, DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.644358.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllergic rhinitisFamily historyYale University HospitalPerennial allergic rhinitisAutoimmune inflammatory diseaseStage of endometriosisPrevalence of allergyMain outcome measuresPositive family historyEndometriosis stageAllergic diseasesAutoimmune disordersMedical filesUniversity HospitalInflammatory diseasesPositive historyOutcome measuresEndometriosisAllergyControl groupAsthmaOverall riskWomenRhinitisMedications
2010
Endometriosis-associated Lyme
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Ziogos M, Kalogeraki A, Kappou D, Arici A. Endometriosis-associated Lyme. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2010, 30: 184-186. PMID: 20143981, DOI: 10.3109/01443610903470270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLyme diseaseIVF-ET procedureChronic fatigue syndromeCases of patientsSystemic lupusRheumatoid arthritisSjögren's syndromeFatigue syndromeMultiple sclerosisSerological findingsMedical filesEndocrine diseasesEndometriosisDiseaseSyndromeBorrelia burgdorferiWomenPatientsArthritisComplicationsSclerosisLupusPregnancyFeverMigraine
2009
Impact of endometriosis on IVF outcomes
Gafni-Kane A, Vitiello D, Arici A. Impact of endometriosis on IVF outcomes. Expert Review Of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2009, 4: 125-132. DOI: 10.1586/17474108.4.2.125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEfficacy of IVFReproductive-age womenSuccess of IVFTreatment of infertilityPoor oocyte qualitySpectrum of diseaseImpact of endometriosisIVF outcomesEndometrial receptivityMinimal diseasePelvic adhesionsEndometrial glandsUterine cavityAffected womenSevere diseaseEndometriosisOocyte qualityDiseaseAdverse effectsWomenIVFAberrant growthPurported meansNatural fecundityInfertilityAssociation of endometriosis with family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: presentation of 10 cases.
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Fragouli Y, Zervoudis S, Neonaki M, Arici A. Association of endometriosis with family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: presentation of 10 cases. JBUON 2009, 14: 699-701. PMID: 20148465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-degree relativesFamily historyHodgkin's lymphomaMean ageHistory of NHLOnset of endometriosisCases of endometriosisStage of endometriosisAssociation of endometriosisPositive family historyEvidence of associationMain complaintMedical recordsEndometriosisStage IIINHLLymphomaStage IIFamilial riskWomenSubsequent developmentAgeFirst-generation womenRiskAssociation
2008
Regulation and activation of ezrin protein in endometriosis
Ornek T, Fadiel A, Tan O, Naftolin F, Arici A. Regulation and activation of ezrin protein in endometriosis. Human Reproduction 2008, 23: 2104-2112. PMID: 18552365, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/den215.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial stromal cellsEctopic endometrial tissuePathogenesis of endometriosisWestern blot analysisEndometrial tissueNormal endometriumEctopic endometrial stromal cellsNormal endometrial stromal cellsEctopic endometrial tissue samplesEndometrial tissue samplesEzrin proteinMembrane invasionBlot analysisExpression of ezrinEndometriosisStromal cellsEutopicPotential markerTissue samplesWomenInvasive characteristicsCell invasionEctopic sitesEndometriumInvasive potentialMedical treatment options for endometriosis
Mahutte N, Arici A. Medical treatment options for endometriosis. 2008, 95-108. DOI: 10.3109/9780203091425-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReproductive-age womenMedical treatment optionsPrevious surgical incisionPosterior culDeep dyspareuniaPelvic painChocolate cystsEndometrial tissuePelvic sidewallTreatment optionsAge womenRectovaginal septumSurgical incisionUterosacral ligamentsEndometriosisDependent portionWomenDyspareuniaDysmenorrheaPainInfertilityLungUterusPelvisCysts
2006
Anatomic Factors in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Wold A, Pham N, Arici A. Anatomic Factors in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2006, 24: 025-032. PMID: 16418975, DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-931798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent pregnancy lossPregnancy lossPoor reproductive outcomesConsecutive spontaneous abortionsPreterm laborUterine anomaliesUterine defectUterine malformationsUterine septumIntrauterine adhesionsAbnormal presentationAnatomic abnormalitiesTreatment optionsAnatomic factorsSpontaneous abortionSurgical correctionReproductive outcomesAdequate treatmentCommon congenitalAccurate diagnosisContemporary diagnosisReproductive difficultiesDiagnosisWomenFibroids
2004
Endometriosis and Inflammation in Infertility
HALIS G, ARICI A. Endometriosis and Inflammation in Infertility. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2004, 1034: 300-315. PMID: 15731321, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1335.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluidEndometriosis-associated inflammationTubal factor infertilityRate of womenReproductive failureProinflammatory mediatorsFactor infertilityInflammatory factorsPregnancy rateEndometriosisAdvanced stageAngiogenic factorsConfounding factorsInflammationGrowth factorInfertilityWomenReproductive technologiesRecent dataRecent reportsReproductive organsElevated amountsAspects of reproductionFactorsFailure
2001
Endometriosis and assisted reproductive technologies: are outcomes affected?
Mahutte N, Arici A. Endometriosis and assisted reproductive technologies: are outcomes affected? Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2001, 13: 275-279. PMID: 11396650, DOI: 10.1097/00001703-200106000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Implantation defect in endometriosis: endometrium or peritoneal fluid.
Selam B, Arici A. Implantation defect in endometriosis: endometrium or peritoneal fluid. Society Of Reproduction And Fertility 2000, 55: 121-8. PMID: 10889841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial receptivityPeritoneal environmentRole of alterationsCytokine concentrationsPeritoneal fluidCell adhesion moleculeEndometriosisClinical observationsHormone analogueDirect actionAdhesion moleculesIron metabolismBiochemical factorsImplantation defectsImplantationWomenRecent studiesFluid microenvironmentPossible mechanismReceptivityEndometriumGonadotrophinDerangement
1999
The relevance of the peritoneal fluid in endometriosis-associated infertility
Mulayim N, Arici A. The relevance of the peritoneal fluid in endometriosis-associated infertility. Human Reproduction 1999, 14: 67-76. PMID: 10690802, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.suppl_2.67.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluidEndometriosis-associated infertilityPathogenesis of endometriosisOccurrence of endometriosisImmunological factorsEndometriotic lesionsFertile womenGynaecological disordersEndometriosisEarly reproductive eventsHeterogenous symptomsImmunological differencesSteps of reproductionReproductive failureDiseaseRecent studiesClear conclusionsReproductive eventsInfertilityPathogenesisLesionsSymptomsWomenIs 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 rateWomenInfertilityInterleukin-8 stimulates the adhesion of endometrial stromal cells to fibronectin
Garcia-Velasco J, Arici A. Interleukin-8 stimulates the adhesion of endometrial stromal cells to fibronectin. Fertility And Sterility 1999, 72: 336-340. PMID: 10439007, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(99)00223-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial stromal cellsInterleukin-8IL-8 monoclonal antibodyStromal cellsMonoclonal antibodiesBenign gynecologic surgeryPathogenesis of endometriosisConcentration-dependent increaseConcentration-dependent mannerEndometrial implantsEndometrial diseaseGynecologic surgeryMAIN OUTCOMEAntibodiesStromal cell adhesionAdhesion assaysAcademic research laboratoriesCellsCell adhesionEndometriosisSurgeryPathogenesisDiseaseWomen
1998
Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor: Peritoneal and Follicular Fluid Levels and its Effect on Early Embryonic Development
Seli E, Zeyneloglu H, Senturk L, Bahtiyar O, Olive D, Arici A. Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor: Peritoneal and Follicular Fluid Levels and its Effect on Early Embryonic Development. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 69: 1145-1148. PMID: 9627307, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00074-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBasic fibroblast growth factorFibroblast growth factorPeritoneal fluidFollicular fluidBasic FGF levelsFollicular fluid levelsPresence of endometriosisFGF levelsBlastocyst formationException of ageOvulation inductionProspective studyMenstrual cycleMAIN OUTCOMEFluid levelsEndometriosisMurine preimplantation embryonic developmentGrowth factorFGF concentrationsPreimplantation embryonic developmentWomenTwo-cell murine embryosPreimplantation embryosEmbryonic developmentReproductive parametersThe Peritoneal Fluid Levels of Interleukin‐12 in Women with Endometriosis
Zeyneloglu H, Senturk L, Seli E, Bahtiyar O, Olive D, Arici A. The Peritoneal Fluid Levels of Interleukin‐12 in Women with Endometriosis. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 1998, 39: 152-156. PMID: 9506213, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.1998.tb00347.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluid levelsIL-12Peritoneal fluidMesothelial cell culturesInterleukin-12Fluid levelsPg/High-sensitivity enzyme-linked immunosorbentNatural killer cell activityKiller cell activityIL-12 levelsPresence of endometriosisNatural killer cellsPeritoneal fluid samplesMonocytes/macrophagesEnzyme-linked immunosorbentKiller cellsT cellsEndometriosisCell culturesCell activityWomenFluid samplesSignificant differencesStromal
1996
Peritoneal fluid from women with moderate or severe endometriosis inhibits sperm motility: the role of seminal fluid components**Supported by grants HD-19505 and HD-32902 (to G.H.) from the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
Oral E, Arici A, Olive D, Huszar G. Peritoneal fluid from women with moderate or severe endometriosis inhibits sperm motility: the role of seminal fluid components**Supported by grants HD-19505 and HD-32902 (to G.H.) from the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. Fertility And Sterility 1996, 66: 787-792. PMID: 8893686, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58637-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluidSperm motilityCell-mediated inhibitionT-testStudent's t-testRandomized studyRelated infertilitySevere endometriosisMild endometriosisFertile womenSeminal fluidMAIN OUTCOMEEndometriosisSperm fractionSperm motility inhibitionLeukocyte componentsInhibitory actionSemen analysisPhysiological salineProgressive motile spermWomenNational InstituteAndrology laboratoryOvernight incubationMotility inhibition
1993
Laparoscopic removal of gonads in women with abnormal karyotypes.
Arici A, Kutteh W, Chantilis S, Johns D, Carr B. Laparoscopic removal of gonads in women with abnormal karyotypes. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1993, 38: 521-5. PMID: 8410845.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic gonadectomyAverage blood lossAverage operative timeTreatment of choiceDay surgery unitUniversity Medical CenterGonadal dysgenesisBlood lossOperative timeLaparoscopic removalSurgery unitMedical CenterAbnormal karyotypePelviscopic surgeryGonadectomyPatientsAcceptable alternativeSame dayLaparoscopyAbnormal gonadsWomenDysgenesisAverage costLaparotomyComplications