2024
DOES OOCYTE DONATION HAVE AN EFFECT ON IMPLANTATION AND OTHER PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN WOMEN OF ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE AGE UNDERGOING SINGLE, EUPLOID EMBRYO TRANSFER? A FOLLOW UP STUDY OF 5,381 CYCLES
Willson S, Genovese H, Puchalt N, Reig A, Seli E. DOES OOCYTE DONATION HAVE AN EFFECT ON IMPLANTATION AND OTHER PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN WOMEN OF ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE AGE UNDERGOING SINGLE, EUPLOID EMBRYO TRANSFER? A FOLLOW UP STUDY OF 5,381 CYCLES. Fertility And Sterility 2024, 122: e176-e177. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.07.607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReply. Recurrent implantation failure in patients undergoing euploid embryo transfers are unlikely to be caused by unmodifiable extra-embryonic factors
Ata B, Gill P, Cimadomo D, Ubaldi F, Garcia-Velasco J, Seli E. Reply. Recurrent implantation failure in patients undergoing euploid embryo transfers are unlikely to be caused by unmodifiable extra-embryonic factors. Human Reproduction 2024, 39: 2370-2370. PMID: 39173607, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLeukocytospermia does not negatively impact outcomes in in vitro fertilization cycles with intracytoplasmic sperm injection and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: findings from 5435 cycles
Gill P, Puchalt N, Molinaro T, Werner M, Seli E, Hotaling J, Cheng P. Leukocytospermia does not negatively impact outcomes in in vitro fertilization cycles with intracytoplasmic sperm injection and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: findings from 5435 cycles. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2024, 41: 1213-1219. PMID: 38642270, PMCID: PMC11143111, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03085-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birth rateIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionClinical pregnancy rateSustained implantation ratesIn vitro fertilizationIn vitro fertilization cyclesPreimplantation genetic testingBlastulation ratePGT-AAneuploidy rateEmbryological outcomesSperm injectionGenetic testingEuploid embryo transferPrevalence of leukocytospermiaRetrospective cohort studyMale partner ageImplantation rateBaseline characteristicsEmbryo transferLeukocytospermiaFertilization cyclesCohort studyPregnancy ratePrimary outcomeDoes recurrent implantation failure exist? Prevalence and outcomes of five consecutive euploid blastocyst transfers in 123 987 patients
Gill P, Ata B, Arnanz A, Cimadomo D, Vaiarelli A, Fatemi H, Ubaldi F, Garcia-Velasco J, Seli E. Does recurrent implantation failure exist? Prevalence and outcomes of five consecutive euploid blastocyst transfers in 123 987 patients. Human Reproduction 2024, 39: 974-980. PMID: 38452358, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEuploid blastocyst transferLive birth rateCumulative live birth rateBlastocyst transferEmbryo transferEuploid blastocystsImplant failureBirth ratePreimplantation genetic testing cyclesMulti-center retrospective studyDay of embryo transferCongenital uterine anomaliesEuploid embryo transferComprehensive chromosome screeningEndometrial preparation protocolsNon-obstructive azoospermiaModified natural cyclePositive pregnancy testOvarian stimulation protocolsRecurrent implantation failureParental karyotype abnormalitiesChromosome copy numberEuploid transfersTrophectoderm biopsyUterine anomalies
2022
SUBENDOMETRIAL AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTION IN PATIENTS WITH UNRESPONSIVE THIN ENDOMETRIUM UNDERGOING FROZEN-THAWED EMBRYO TRANSFER
Cakiroglu Y, Tohma Y, Yuceturk A, Karaosmanoglu O, Kopuk S, Korun Z, Yazicioglu C, Scott R, Tiras B, Zeyneloglu H, Seli E. SUBENDOMETRIAL AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTION IN PATIENTS WITH UNRESPONSIVE THIN ENDOMETRIUM UNDERGOING FROZEN-THAWED EMBRYO TRANSFER. Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: e170. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFollicular activation in women previously diagnosed with poor ovarian response: a randomized, controlled trial
Díaz-García C, Herraiz S, Pamplona L, Subirá J, Soriano MJ, Simon C, Seli E, Pellicer A. Follicular activation in women previously diagnosed with poor ovarian response: a randomized, controlled trial. Fertility And Sterility 2022, 117: 747-755. PMID: 35367015, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.12.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor ovarian responseAntral follicle countOvarian reserve markersLive birth rateOvarian fragmentationFollicular activationFollicle countOvarian responseReserve markersHormone levelsPregnancy rateReproductive outcomesEmbryo transferTotal antral follicle countMII oocytesSerum antimüllerian hormoneAntimüllerian hormone levelsBirth rateMetaphase II oocytesEmbryology (ESHRE) criteriaHippo pathway inhibitionAntimüllerian hormoneSecondary outcomesFertilization cyclesIVF outcomes
2021
B-cell lymphoma 6 expression is not associated with live birth in a normal responder in vitro fertilization population
Klimczak AM, Herlihy NS, Scott CS, Hanson BM, Kim JG, Titus S, Seli E, Scott RT. B-cell lymphoma 6 expression is not associated with live birth in a normal responder in vitro fertilization population. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 117: 351-358. PMID: 34809978, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.09.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsB-cell lymphoma 6 (Bcl6) expressionLive birth groupLive birthsFertilization populationNormal respondersBirth groupProportion of patientsLive birth ratePopulation of patientsEuploid embryo transferCase-control studyEndometrial tissue samplesPreimplantation genetic testingGroup of womenIVF stimulationMean HSCOREIVF outcomesInfertility centerIVF successMAIN OUTCOMEGroup 2Group 1Embryo transferPatientsClinical decisionA review of the pathophysiology of recurrent implantation failure
Franasiak JM, Alecsandru D, Forman EJ, Gemmell LC, Goldberg JM, Llarena N, Margolis C, Laven J, Schoenmakers S, Seli E. A review of the pathophysiology of recurrent implantation failure. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: 1436-1448. PMID: 34674825, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.09.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent implantation failureImplantation failureMaternal immune systemReproductive tract microbiomeLack of implantationEndometrial synchronyHematologic factorsAnatomic factorsEndocrine milieuReceptive endometriumMaternal interfaceEmbryo transferImmune systemApparent treatmentCompetent blastocystClinical phenomenaHuman reproductionPotential causesImplantationFailureReviewCross talkEndometriumPatientsFactorsIndividual culture leads to decreased blastocyst formation but does not affect pregnancy outcomes in the setting of a single, vitrified-warmed euploid blastocyst transfer
Glatthorn HN, Hanson BM, Kim JG, Herlihy NS, Klimczak AM, Hong KH, Seli E, Scott RT. Individual culture leads to decreased blastocyst formation but does not affect pregnancy outcomes in the setting of a single, vitrified-warmed euploid blastocyst transfer. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2021, 38: 2157-2164. PMID: 34086147, PMCID: PMC8417170, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02252-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEuploid blastocyst transferIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionPregnancy outcomesBlastocyst transferSignificant differencesBlastocyst formationSingle embryo transferMann-Whitney U testPreimplantation genetic testingLogistic regression modelsOvarian stimulationClinical miscarriageEuploid blastocystsSperm injectionEuploid embryosEmbryo transferTrophectoderm biopsyGenetic testingGroup embryo cultureU testSame time frameDecreased rateOutcomesMiscarriageFertilization rate
2020
Rate of true recurrent implantation failure is low: results of three successive frozen euploid single embryo transfers
Pirtea P, De Ziegler D, Tao X, Sun L, Zhan Y, Ayoubi JM, Seli E, Franasiak JM, Scott RT. Rate of true recurrent implantation failure is low: results of three successive frozen euploid single embryo transfers. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 115: 45-53. PMID: 33077239, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent implantation failureEuploid single-embryo transferLive birth rateSingle embryo transferImplantation rateImplantation failureEmbryo transferCumulative live birth rateSustained implantation ratesRetrospective cohort studyKaplan-Meier curvesReproductive technology centerDifference of outcomeBirth rateCumulative implantation rateLogistic regression modelsPositive heartbeatClinical pregnancyCohort studyMiscarriage rateMean ageEuploid blastocystsNormal uterusMAIN OUTCOMEGestational carrierEffects of intraovarian injection of autologous platelet rich plasma on ovarian reserve and IVF outcome parameters in women with primary ovarian insufficiency
Cakiroglu Y, Saltik A, Yuceturk A, Karaosmanoglu O, Kopuk SY, Scott RT, Tiras B, Seli E. Effects of intraovarian injection of autologous platelet rich plasma on ovarian reserve and IVF outcome parameters in women with primary ovarian insufficiency. Aging 2020, 12: 10211-10222. PMID: 32507764, PMCID: PMC7346073, DOI: 10.18632/aging.103403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous platelet-rich plasmaPrimary ovarian insufficiencyPlatelet-rich plasmaIVF outcome parametersAntral follicle countIntraovarian injectionOvarian reservePRP injectionAntimullerian hormoneOutcome parametersOvarian insufficiencyRich plasmaSerum antimullerian hormoneUnderwent embryo transferExperimental treatment optionsESHRE criteriaSustained implantationOvarian stimulationSerum follicleFollicle countPRP treatmentTreatment optionsFertilization outcomeAntral folliclesEmbryo transferMitochondrial DNA content is not predictive of reproductive competence in euploid blastocysts
Scott RT, Sun L, Zhan Y, Marin D, Tao X, Seli E. Mitochondrial DNA content is not predictive of reproductive competence in euploid blastocysts. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2020, 41: 183-190. PMID: 32600944, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRelative mtDNA copy numberSingle embryo transferMitochondrial DNA copy numberMtDNA copy numberEmbryo transferSuccessful single embryo transferDNA copy numberRelative mtDNA levelsHuman blastocystsReal-time polymerase chain reactionQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reactionReproductive competenceIVF outcomesMaternal ageOngoing implantationPolymerase chain reactionEuploid blastocystsMitochondrial DNA contentReproductive outcomesSame patientClinical decisionTrophectoderm biopsySame cohortAmount of mtDNACopy number
2019
The association between assisted reproductive technologies and low birth weight.
Reig A, Seli E. The association between assisted reproductive technologies and low birth weight. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 31: 183-187. PMID: 30893135, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightFresh embryo transferFrozen embryo transferBirth weightNumber of embryosEmbryo transferReproductive technologiesART-conceived pregnanciesComparable birth weightMain risk factorsEndometrial preparationPerinatal outcomesMultiple gestationsRisk factorsAssisted reproductionPrematurityNewbornsIncidenceRecent studiesPregnancyGestationWeight
2018
Diminished ovarian reserve and poor response to stimulation in patients <38 years old: a quantitative but not qualitative reduction in performance
Morin SJ, Patounakis G, Juneau CR, Neal SA, Scott RT, Seli E. Diminished ovarian reserve and poor response to stimulation in patients <38 years old: a quantitative but not qualitative reduction in performance. Human Reproduction 2018, 33: 1489-1498. PMID: 30010882, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAneuploidyBlastomeresDatabases, FactualEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo TransferFemaleFertility Agents, FemaleFertilization in VitroHumansInfertility, FemaleLive BirthOvarian ReserveOvaryOvulationOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsPoor oocyte qualityOvarian reserveLive birth rateDiminished ovarian reserveOocyte yieldOocyte qualityBlastulation rateAMH levelsPoor respondersPoor responseFollicular depletionBirth rateEmbryo transferAneuploidy rateLower live birth ratesYoung womenSTUDY FUNDING/COMPETINGGood prognosis patientsOvarian reserve parametersOvarian reserve testingYoung poor respondersPoor ovarian responseRetrospective cohort studyLower oocyte yieldInterquartile range
2017
A universal freeze all strategy
Ata B, Seli E. A universal freeze all strategy. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2017, 29: 136-145. PMID: 28333696, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective frozen embryo transferFrozen embryo transferOvarian responseEmbryo transferPatient/physician preferenceReproductive technology cyclesLow ovarian responseLive birth rateMultifollicular growthHypertensive disordersOvarian stimulationPerinatal outcomesPlacenta accretaUnstimulated cyclesNew RCTsPerinatal mortalityPreclinical evidenceSerious complicationsEndometrial functionClinical evidenceRetrospective studyPhysician preferenceContradictory resultsExcessive responseAdverse effects
2014
Metabolomic Assessment of Embryo Viability
Uyar A, Seli E. Metabolomic Assessment of Embryo Viability. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2014, 32: 141-152. PMID: 24515909, PMCID: PMC4109799, DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1363556.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferClinical pregnancyInitial promising resultsPreimplantation embryo metabolismPregnancy rateEmbryo selection processEmbryo viabilityEmbryo transferImplantation potentialSignificant associationConsistent benefitElimination of factorsConsecutive studiesClinical IVF laboratoryMetabolomic assessmentSuccess rateIVF laboratoryCulture mediumInconsistent findingsEmbryo metabolismMetabolomics studiesMetabolomics technologyDevelopmental potentialPrincipal studiesMedia metabolites
2011
Preterm deliveries that result from multiple pregnancies associated with assisted reproductive technologies in the USA: a cost analysis
Bromer JG, Ata B, Seli M, Lockwood CJ, Seli E. Preterm deliveries that result from multiple pregnancies associated with assisted reproductive technologies in the USA: a cost analysis. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011, 23: 168-173. PMID: 21372712, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e32834551cd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple pregnanciesPreterm deliveryPreterm infantsNumber of embryosInfant deliveryAssisted reproductive technology cyclesElective single embryo transferART live birthsReproductive technology cyclesSingle embryo transferFinancial burdenART neonatesART twinsMedical complicationsART cyclesLive birthsSubstantial burdenMean costPregnancyEmbryo transferART tripletsInfantsHealthcare expendituresHealth science policyReproductive technologies
2010
Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis of day 5 morphology grading and metabolomic Viability Score on predicting implantation outcome
Seli E, Bruce C, Botros L, Henson M, Roos P, Judge K, Hardarson T, Ahlström A, Harrison P, Henman M, Go K, Acevedo N, Siques J, Tucker M, Sakkas D. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis of day 5 morphology grading and metabolomic Viability Score on predicting implantation outcome. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2010, 28: 137-144. PMID: 21063765, PMCID: PMC3059520, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-010-9501-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferFetal cardiac activityMorphologic gradingViability scoreWeeks of gestationPregnancy outcomesIVF outcomesIVF centerCharacteristic analysisMorphology gradingImplantation outcomesEmbryo transferDay 5ResultsThe areaConclusionsOur findingsPregnancyEmbryo culture medium samplesCardiac activityComposite scoreScoresCleavage rateOutcomesCulture medium samplesEmbryo morphologyGradingEconomics of assisted reproductive technologies
Ata B, Seli E. Economics of assisted reproductive technologies. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2010, 22: 183-188. PMID: 20125015, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e3283373c13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsART utilization ratesNumber of embryosMultiple pregnanciesPocket expensesPrematurity-related complicationsAchievement of pregnancySingle embryo transferCost of ARTReproductive technologiesReimbursement plansNational healthcare expendituresTreatment attemptsART utilizationEconomic burdenEmbryo transferPregnancyHealthcare expendituresReimbursement policiesPublic reimbursementDownstream costsIndustrialized worldUtilization rateComplicationsPatientsPhysicians
2009
Noninvasive metabolomic profiling as an adjunct to morphology for noninvasive embryo assessment in women undergoing single embryo transfer
Seli E, Vergouw CG, Morita H, Botros L, Roos P, Lambalk CB, Yamashita N, Kato O, Sakkas D. Noninvasive metabolomic profiling as an adjunct to morphology for noninvasive embryo assessment in women undergoing single embryo transfer. Fertility And Sterility 2009, 94: 535-542. PMID: 19589524, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferDay 3 embryosDay 2Embryo transferImplantation rateEmbryo culture mediumMetabolomic profilingPositive fetal cardiac activityAssisted reproductive technology programViability indexNoninvasive metabolomic profilingFetal cardiac activityReproductive technology programHuman embryo culture mediaRetrospective studyMAIN OUTCOMEDay 3Morphology gradeBlinded analysisCardiac activityReproductive potentialEmbryo assessmentCulture mediumBlinded validationWomen