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17 Aug 2017

Introducing EMJ Reproductive Health 3.1

United Kingdom, August 17, 2017: A warm welcome to the 2017 EMJ Reproductive Health eJournal! This instalment gives a complete review of…
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17 Aug 2017

Can A Second Dose of Kisspeptin Safely Improve Oocyte Maturation in Women at High Risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome?

Kisspeptin is a novel neuropeptide that came to prominence in the field of fertility in 2003, when it was discovered that genetic mutations causing…
6 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Editor’s Pick: Selection of Appropriate Tools for Evaluating Obesity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have unique endocrine and metabolic characteristics, whereby the incidence and potentiality of obesity, as…
11 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Review of the 33rd European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Congress 2017

The diverse city of Geneva, Switzerland was the location for the 33rd Annual Meeting of The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
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17 Aug 2017

Reproductive Outcomes of Testicular Versus Ejaculated Sperm for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Among Men with High Levels of DNA Fragmentation in Semen: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has been widely used to overcome all forms of male factor infertility. Despite its overall acceptable success…
3 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

Maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is very rare. Non-specific symptoms, signs, and imaging findings make the diagnosis difficult.
5 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Award Winners at the 33rd European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Congress 2017

The 33rd Annual Meeting of The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) received a huge volume of abstract submissions.
2 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Mitochondria Transfer: Can It Improve Oocyte Quality?

The exact causes of embryonic failure during assisted reproduction remain elusive. Aneuploidy can emerge during meiosis and early mitosis and has been…
12 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Regenerative Medicine, Disease Modelling, and Drug Discovery in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Kidney Tissue

The multitude of research clarifying critical factors in embryonic organ development has been instrumental in human stem cell research. Mammalian…
9 Mins
17 Aug 2017

Oocyte Donation: An Overview

The use of donor oocytes has expanded the scope of assisted reproductive technology (ART) for women with poor oocyte quantity and quality.