2023
Vitamin D and infertility
Simpson S, Pal L. Vitamin D and infertility. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2023, 35: 300-305. PMID: 37266579, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000887.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovarian syndromeVitamin DGynaecological disordersVitamin D serum levelsOvarian reserve parametersD serum levelsVitamin D deficiencyVitamin D statusDiminished ovarian reserveCommon gynaecological disorderReproductive health burdenHigher pregnancy rateD deficiencyD statusOvarian reserveOvarian syndromeInfertile womenSerum levelsUterine myomaMenstrual regularityEndometriosis patientsInsulin levelsUterine fibroidsHealth burdenPregnancy rate
2008
Gender “tailored” conceptions: should the option of embryo gender selection be available to infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology?
Merhi Z, Pal L. Gender “tailored” conceptions: should the option of embryo gender selection be available to infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology? Journal Of Medical Ethics 2008, 34: 590. PMID: 18667646, DOI: 10.1136/jme.2007.022079.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2004
Postthaw blastomere survival is predictive of the success of frozen–Thawed embryo transfer cycles
Pal L, Kovacs P, Witt B, Jindal S, Santoro N, Barad D. Postthaw blastomere survival is predictive of the success of frozen–Thawed embryo transfer cycles. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 821-826. PMID: 15482754, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.02.136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmbryo transfer cyclesFET cyclesBlastomere survivalImplantation rateTransfer cyclesFrozen-thawed embryo transfer cyclesClinical pregnancy rateTertiary care facilitySerum P levelsClinical pregnancyHCG administrationInfertile womenRetrospective studyInverse associationIVF unitPregnancy rateMAIN OUTCOMECare facilitiesPregnancySurvivalOutcomesEmbryo survivalLower survivalHigher survivalAdministration
1998
Malignancy may adversely influence the quality and behaviour of oocytes.
Pal L, Leykin L, Schifren J, Isaacson K, Chang Y, Nikruil N, Chen Z, Toth T. Malignancy may adversely influence the quality and behaviour of oocytes. Human Reproduction 1998, 13: 1837-1840. PMID: 9740435, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/13.7.1837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant diseaseMalignant disordersAge-matched patientsCell of originTubal infertilityIVF cyclesOvarian stimulationDefinitive treatmentCase seriesCertain malignanciesNeoplastic processPatientsComparable total numberMature oocytesMalignancyFertilization rateDiseasePotential fertilityApparent adverse influenceOocytesPoor qualityDisordersTotal numberAdverse influenceInfertility