Search for dissertations about: "ivf and hormones"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words ivf and hormones.

2. 1. Folate, Hormones and Infertility : Different factors affecting IVF pregnancy outcome

   Author : Tiina Murto; Anneli Stavreus-Evers; Agneta Skoog Svanberg; Sven-Eric Olsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Folate; folic acid supplement; homocysteine; hormones; infertility; IVF; lifestyle factor; MTHFR; predictive value; socioeconomic factor; women; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : Various hormones have been studied as regards prediction of pregnancy outcome after infertility treatment, but no ideal candidate has been found. Folate and genetic variations in folate metabolism have also been associated with infertility, but it remains unclear how these factors affect IVF pregnancy outcome. READ MORE

4. 2. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Aspects on immune and endocrine mechanisms

   Author : Anders Enskog; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; controlled ovarian hyperstimulation; cytokine; inhibin; interleukin-10; in vitro fertilisation; ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome; nitric oxide; vascular endothelial growth factor;

   Abstract : The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a well-known side effect of ovarian stimulation for ovulation induction or for in vitro fertilisation. The syndrome is characterised by massively enlarged ovaries and a hyperpermeable/procoagulant state, giving rise to diverse symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, ascites, hypovolemia and thromboembolism. READ MORE

5. 3. Endocrine markers of ovarian function: Clinical and biological aspects with focus on Anti Müllerian hormone

   Author : Leif Bungum; Malmö Reproduktionsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anti Müllerian Hormone; ovarian reserve; biomarker; Luteinizing Hormone; fecundity; fertility; Time to Pregnancy;

   Abstract : Declining birthrates and infertility are now a common problem in the Western World. Due to the tendency to postpone childbearing an increasing age of women who consider motherhood is generally seen. READ MORE

6. 4. Venous thromboembolism and mechanisms during assisted reproductive technology

   Author : Nina Olausson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is increasingly used worldwide to treat infertility and assist couples and single mothers with their conception. The most common ART procedure includes treatment with exogenous hormones to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple oocytes, followed by an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) achieved by letting oocyte and sperm combine in vitro or by direct intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) into the oocyte. READ MORE

7. 5. Human gonadotrophins for ovarian stimulation in infertility treatment

   Author : Jonas Harlin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Infertility problems are present in 10 to 15 % of couples of fertile age. Ovulatory dysfunction, as a single cause, can be successfully treated and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) can help a considerable number of couples, also when male problems are present. READ MORE