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
2018
EndoART: A proposed randomized controlled trial on endometriomas in assisted reproductive technologies, comparing the effect of no intervention, surgery, and prolonged GnRH downregulation on pregnancy rates
Tomassetti C, Adamson D, Arici A, Canis M, Hompes P, Hummelshoj L, Mol B, Nardo L, Rombauts L, D’Hooghe T. EndoART: A proposed randomized controlled trial on endometriomas in assisted reproductive technologies, comparing the effect of no intervention, surgery, and prolonged GnRH downregulation on pregnancy rates. Journal Of Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain Disorders 2018, 10: 158-173. DOI: 10.1177/2284026518784236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical pregnancy rateLive birth ratePregnancy rateART pregnancy rateFresh ART cyclesOvarian surgeryART cyclesOutcome measuresCumulative clinical pregnancy rateSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measureMulti-center trialReproductive technologiesHigher pregnancy rateBirth rateQuality of lifeDifferent treatment groupsPelvic painOvarian reserveHormonal suppressionClinical managementTreatment groupsMatter of debateSurgeryGnRHTumor necrosis factor alfa and interleukin 1 alfa induced phosphorylation and degradation of inhibitory kappa B alpha are regulated by estradiol in endometrial cells
Arlıer S, Kayışlı Ü, Arıcı A. Tumor necrosis factor alfa and interleukin 1 alfa induced phosphorylation and degradation of inhibitory kappa B alpha are regulated by estradiol in endometrial cells. Journal Of Turkish Society Of Obstetric And Gynecology 2018, 15: 50-59. PMID: 29662717, PMCID: PMC5894537, DOI: 10.4274/tjod.47700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndometrial cellsNormal endometriumEctopic endometriumInhibitory kappa B-alphaTranscription factor nuclear factor kappa BInhibitory kappa B (IκBα) proteinMonocyte chemoattractant protein-1Ectopic endometrial cellsHomologous eutopic endometriumNuclear factor kappa BCultured endometrial cellsEffects of estradiolNecrosis factor alfaChemoattractant protein-1Human endometrial cellsRegulation of chemokinesTumor necrosis factorFactor kappa BKappa B alphaUterine endometrial cellsEutopic endometriumInflammatory responseNecrosis factorEndometriumKappa B
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 riskWomenRhinitisMedications18 Women's Health
Rackow B, Arici A, Martin V, Reid R, Lewis J, Borgen P, Herndon E, Harnisch D, Silasi D, Azodi M, Olive D, Williams S, Burd I, Scheib S, Boyle K, Rose P, Bagley A, Trent M, Freeman E, Aeby T, Dantas S, Davidson S, Hudak C. 18 Women's Health. 2012, 981-1028. DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4557-0738-6.00018-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis is cycle-dependent and the inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and ILI-1β induce er stress by regulating BIP expression in human endometrial ENDOTHELIAL CELLS
Ocak N, Guzel E, Bozkurt I, Bagriyanik A, Arici A, Kayisli U. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis is cycle-dependent and the inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and ILI-1β induce er stress by regulating BIP expression in human endometrial ENDOTHELIAL CELLS. Fertility And Sterility 2011, 96: s27. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndoplasmic reticulum homeostasis is crucial for in vitro blastocyst development
Bozkurt I, Basar M, Tekmen I, Arici A, Kayisli U. Endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis is crucial for in vitro blastocyst development. Fertility And Sterility 2011, 96: s80. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplantation Rate Remains Unaffected in Women with Endometriosis Compared to Tubal Factor Infertility
Matalliotakis I, Sakkas D, Illuzzi J, Matalliotaki C, Arici A. Implantation Rate Remains Unaffected in Women with Endometriosis Compared to Tubal Factor Infertility. Journal Of Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain Disorders 2011, 3: 86-92. DOI: 10.5301/je.2011.8528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTubal factor infertilityMale infertilityTubal infertilityInfertility groupEndometriosis groupFactor infertilityImplantation rateAge-matched control groupMale infertility groupTubal infertility groupICSI treatment cyclesReduced pregnancy rateMethods Five hundredDelivery rateNumber of embryosConsecutive IVFIVF treatmentIVF programPregnancy rateUterine receptivityEndometriosisTreatment cyclesControl groupInfertilityPatientsEndometriosis: Pathogenesis and Management of Pain
Kulp J, Arici A. Endometriosis: Pathogenesis and Management of Pain. 2011, 40-49. DOI: 10.1002/9781444391855.ch4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicationsGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistAnti-inflammatory medicationsChronic pelvic painDysfunctional immune responseManagement of painOral contraceptive pillsSymptoms of endometriosisTime of laparoscopyEtiology of endometriosisSymptomatic endometriomasPelvic painSurgical treatmentHormone agonistMedical managementRetrograde menstruationContraceptive pillsLikely multifactorialImmune responseCommon conditionEndometriosisGenetic predispositionPainStem cellsPopulation of lesions
2010
Effect of the new legislation and single-embryo transfer policy in Turkey on assisted reproduction outcomes: preliminary results
Kutlu P, Atvar O, Vanlioglu O, Kutlu U, Arici A, Yilmaz S, Yilmaz E, Delikara N, Bener F, Kamar A, Alpak O, Ozekici U. Effect of the new legislation and single-embryo transfer policy in Turkey on assisted reproduction outcomes: preliminary results. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2010, 22: 208-214. PMID: 21195669, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2010.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple pregnancy ratePregnancy rateAge groupsSingle embryo transfer policyOverall populationClinical pregnancy rateSecond treatment cycleAssisted reproduction outcomesYears of ageNumber of embryosDifferent age groupsClinical pregnancyMulticentre studyMultiple pregnanciesReproduction treatmentTreatment cyclesReproduction outcomesOlder agePregnancyOutcomesFurther investigationSignificant declineFurther cyclesAgeGroupUterine Anomalies in Women with Endometriosis
Matalliotakis I, Goumenou A, Matalliotakis M, Arici A. Uterine Anomalies in Women with Endometriosis. Journal Of Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain Disorders 2010, 2: 213-217. DOI: 10.1177/228402651000200406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine anomaliesSeptate uterusFamily historyFirst-degree family historyYale University HospitalStage of endometriosisReproductive technology proceduresUnicornuate uterusDidelphic uterusMenstrual characteristicsSevere endometriosisUterine malformationsPremature birthMean ageMedical filesUrinary tractUniversity HospitalSpontaneous abortionMain symptomsFamiliar aggregationEndometriosisCongenital malformationsControl groupCommon malformationsUterusBidirectional regulation of unfolding protein response in human endometrium and endometriosis
Guzel E, Ocak N, Basar M, Bozkurt I, Arici A, Kayisli U. Bidirectional regulation of unfolding protein response in human endometrium and endometriosis. Fertility And Sterility 2010, 94: s216. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.07.837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessment of Oocyte and Embryo Quality in Women with Endometriosis
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Sakkas D, Matalliotaki C, Arici A. Assessment of Oocyte and Embryo Quality in Women with Endometriosis. Journal Of Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain Disorders 2010, 2: 87-94. DOI: 10.1177/228402651000200206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTubal factor infertilityOocyte corona cumulus complexIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionFactor infertilityEndometriosis groupHigher total gonadotropin requirementsTubal factor groupTwo-pronuclear oocytesReproductive technology cyclesPresence of endometriosisHigher cancellation rateAssessment of oocytesOvarian reserveGonadotropin requirementsIVF treatmentIVF programDelivery rateEmbryo gradeMature folliclesEndometriosisSperm injectionCancellation ratePatientsDay 2Peak E2Endometriosis-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
Endometriosis-Associated Infertility
Atabekoglu C, Arici A. Endometriosis-Associated Infertility. 2008, 302-308. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511547287.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of uterine myomas on IVF outcome
Bromer J, Arici A. Impact of uterine myomas on IVF outcome. Expert Review Of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008, 3: 515-521. DOI: 10.1586/17474108.3.4.515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRegulation 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 leiomyomas
Bromer J, Arici A. Medical treatment options for leiomyomas. 2008, 109-122. DOI: 10.3109/9780203091425-11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine myomaImportant public health problemReproductive-age womenMedical treatment optionsSubgroup of womenPreferred first lineCommon benign tumorPublic health problemMajority of casesAfrican American womenCertain ethnic populationsBowel dysfunctionPelvic painUrinary retentionConservative managementMenstrual abnormalitiesClinical entityTreatment optionsAge womenRisk factorsCaucasian womenCommon disorderBenign tumorsUterine leiomyomaMyomas