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 fecundityInfertility
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
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
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