Embryo recovery rate and recipients’ pregnancy rate after nonsurgical embryo transfer in donkeys

2010 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 959-965 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Camillo ◽  
D. Panzani ◽  
C. Scollo ◽  
A. Rota ◽  
A. Crisci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Embryo Recovery

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Embryo Recovery Rate, Quality, and Diameter in Andalusian Donkey Jennies

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1967
Author(s):  
J. Dorado ◽  
M. Bottrel ◽  
I. Ortiz ◽  
M. Díaz-Jiménez ◽  
B. Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Stage ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Embryo Quality ◽  
Donor Age ◽  
Successive Cycle ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technique ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Embryo Recovery ◽  
Starting Point

Embryo transfer and the vitrification of embryos could be used for the conservation and recovery of endangered donkey breeds. It is important to develop techniques that optimize recovery rates and the cryotolerance of donkey embryos. This study evaluates factors affecting the recovery rate, quality, and diameter of embryos obtained from donor jennies as a starting point for the use of vitrification and embryo transfer in the conservation of the Andalusian donkey. A total of 100 embryos were recovered out of 124 estrous cycles (80.6%). The donor jenny affected the rates of positive flushings (PFR; p = 0.040) and embryo recovery (ERR; p < 0.05) as well as embryo quality (p = 0.004). ERR was also affected by the number of flushings (p < 0.001), donor age (p < 0.05), successive cycle within donor (p < 0.001), and jacks (p < 0.05). Number of flushings (p < 0.001) and jack (p < 0.05) had a significant effect on PFR, whereas the day of flushing influenced the developmental stage (p < 0.001), embryo quality (p < 0.05), and diameter of embryos (p < 0.001). The number of flushings significantly influenced the diameter (p = 0.038) and embryo developmental stage (p = 0.001), whereas the developmental stage was statistically different between herds (p = 0.020). The factors influencing the success of this assisted reproductive technique were donor jenny, donor age, successive cycle within donor, day of flushing, number of flushings, and jack. The identification of these key points is crucial to achieve a higher efficiency of embryo transfer and vitrification processes, before considering their application in the conservation of endangered donkey breeds.

90 Effects of treatment with the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Anafen prior to embryo recovery and the number of embryo flush procedures performed on prostaglandin levels in uterine fluid and pregnancy rate following embryo transfer

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
R. Dupras ◽  
L. Mills ◽  
C. Meunier ◽  
Y. Chorfi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
First Flush ◽  
Inflammatory Drug ◽  
Elisa Kit ◽  
Embryo Recovery ◽  
Uterine Fluid ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Rectal Palpation ◽  
Donor Cows

Some studies have shown that performing a second flush during embryo collection can increase the number of embryos recovered. However, this technique results in greater uterine manipulation that may increase PGF2α in the uterine fluid of donor cows and affect pregnancy rate in recipient females. Two experiments were conducted (1) to determine whether PGF2α concentration in uterine fluid was affected by treatment with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) before embryo recovery and (2) to determine whether the percent of recipients becoming pregnant following embryo transfer (P/ET) was affected by flush number. In both experiments, lactating Holstein cows were used as donors (n=18 and 34, respectively) and subjected to a standard superovulation protocol (Baracaldo et al. 2000 Theriogenology 53, 1239-1250, DOI: 10.1016/S0093-691X(00)00268-5). Embryo recovery was performed using 2 catheters that were inserted simultaneously into the uterus, 1 into each horn. During the first flush, a volume of 300mL of flush medium was used in each horn. At the end of the first flush approximately 75mL of fluid was left and, after 1h, a second flush was performed to recover the remaining fluid. Samples were taken from each horn at the first and second flush to determine PGF2α concentration using a bovine PGFM ELISA kit. Data for PGF2α concentrations in uterine fluid were presented as the average of both uterine horns. In Exp. 1, donors were randomly assigned to be treated with or without 1.2g of the NSAID Anafen (ketoprofen) IM 20min before embryo recovery. In Exp. 2, recovered grade-1 embryos from the first and second flush procedures were frozen in ethylene glycol and subsequently transferred to synchronized Holstein heifers (n=106 and 49 for the first and second flushes, respectively). Pregnancy was diagnosed by rectal palpation at Day 60. All data were analysed using t-test. In Exp. 1, Anafen treatment 20min before embryo recovery reduced PGF2α in uterine fluid during the second flush procedure (105.9±11.4v. 43.6±5.7 pg/mL; P&lt;0.001), but not during the first (54.7±7.3v. 44.2±5.6 pg/mL; P=0.34). In Exp. 2, PGF2α in uterine fluid was greater for the second flush as compared to the first flush (95.9±7.4v. 56.3±5.5 pg/mL; P&lt;0.001). A total of 345 viable embryos were recovered from the 34 donors in Exp. 2 (n=276 and 69 for the first and second flushes, respectively). The P/ET at Day 60 was greater (P&lt;0.05) for recipients that received embryos from the first flush as compared to recipients that received embryos from the second flush (64.2v. 49.0%). Taken together, the results of the present study indicate that the second flush procedure results in greater PGF2α levels in uterine fluid and that embryos recovered during the second flush are less likely to establish pregnancy following transfer. Moreover, pretreatment of donors with the NSAID Anafen reduced PGF2α levels in uterine fluid during the second flush. Further research is needed to determine whether treatment of donors with NSAID can improve the P/ET achieved following the transfer of embryos recovered following a second flush procedure.

154 EVALUATION OF EMBRYO RECOVERY RATE AND EMBRYO TRANSFER IN ANGORA GOATS

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
K. Karakas ◽  
H. Alkan ◽  
G. Onur ◽  
D. Ozen ◽  
M. Kaymaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Corpora Lutea ◽  
Embryo Survival ◽  
Embryo Recovery ◽  
Angora Goats ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

The aims of this study were to compare the embryo recovery rate in Angora goats based on application timing; at the beginning (September – October; Group 1) and end (December; Group 2) of the breeding season and to evaluate the viability and survivability of fresh or vitrified-thawed embryos when transferred. For this purpose, nine Angora goats were used as donors and thirthy Angora goats were used as recipients. Donor goats were synchronized and superovulated with traditional protocol and were mated with fertile bucks. At the 156th hour of the mating, embryos were collected surgically and evaluated under a stereo microscope. In group 1, 103 embryos and in group 2, 63 embryos were collected from nine goats. Fresh or vitrified-thawed embryos were transferred surgically to synchronized recipients. In Group 1 fresh/thawed embryos were transferred to 15/15 goats and in group 2, fresh/thawed embryos were transferred to 8/8 goats, respectively. Each recipient received 1 or 2 embryos ipsilateral to the ovary containing one or more corpora lutea. On day 30 of the transfer, goats were examined by transrectal ultrasonography, pregnancy rates of fresh/thawed embryos were 66.6%/26.6% for group 1 and 62.5%/62.5% for group 2. On day 100 of the transfer, goats were examined again by ultrasonography, and pregnancy rates were 46.6%/0% for group 1 and 37.5%/0% for group 2, respectively. After about 50 days, goats were kidded. In group 1, 3 twins and 4 single kids were born; in group 2, 2 twins were born. The total number of collected embryos and pregnancy rates among the groups were analysed using SPSS® (version 14.01, Chicago, IL, USA) and for all comparisons, differences were considered with a minimum of 5% significance level. After statistical analyses, the numbers of collected embryos at the beginning and at the end of the breeding season were compared. There was no difference in freezable/transferable embryo quality. As a result, embryos could be collected after superovulation protocols in Angora goats both at beginning and end of the breeding season, however there might be a decrease in numbers of collected embryos and the reasons for this might not be only the seasonal factors but also the environment, care, nutrition and previous superovulation protocols. The pregnancy rate following transfer of fresh embryos was satisfactory but not all does confirmed pregnant kidded; hence, reducing the number of recipients kidding. The pregnancy rate following transfer of vitrified-thawed embryos was generally low and unsatisfactory. Further research is warrented in improving the cryopreservation techniques and thus the embryo survival rate of Angora goat embryos. This study was financed with the University of Ankara Grant.

Experience of using time-lapse microscopy in IVF and ICSI programs

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
N. V. Saraeva ◽  
N. V. Spiridonova ◽  
M. T. Tugushev ◽  
O. V. Shurygina ◽  
A. I. Sinitsyna
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Single Embryo Transfer ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Clinical Pregnancy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Time Lapse Microscopy

In order to increase the pregnancy rate in the assisted reproductive technology, the selection of one embryo with the highest implantation potential it is very important. Time-lapse microscopy (TLM) is a tool for selecting quality embryos for transfer. This study aimed to assess the benefits of single-embryo transfer of autologous oocytes performed on day 5 of embryo incubation in a TLM-equipped system in IVF and ICSI programs. Single-embryo transfer following incubation in a TLM-equipped incubator was performed in 282 patients, who formed the main group; the control group consisted of 461 patients undergoing single-embryo transfer following a traditional culture and embryo selection procedure. We assessed the quality of transferred embryos, the rates of clinical pregnancy and delivery. The groups did not differ in the ratio of IVF and ICSI cycles, average age, and infertility factor. The proportion of excellent quality embryos for transfer was 77.0% in the main group and 65.1% in the control group (p = 0.001). In the subgroup with receiving eight and less oocytes we noted the tendency of receiving more quality embryos in the main group (р = 0.052). In the subgroup of nine and more oocytes the quality of the transferred embryos did not differ between two groups. The clinical pregnancy rate was 60.2% in the main group and 52.9% in the control group (p = 0.057). The delivery rate was 45.0% in the main group and 39.9% in the control group (p > 0.050).

Analysis of efficiency of application of media with hyaluronic acid in cryoprotocols

GYNECOLOGY ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Natalia V. Protopopova ◽  
Elena B. Druzhinina ◽  
Kseniia V. Krylova ◽  
Iuliia V. Mylnikova ◽  
Jan A. Dvoryanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Genetic Diagnosis ◽  
World Health ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Pelvic Surgery ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Tubal Infertility

According to the World Health Organization, about 2 million new couples experience infertility annually, and their number is growing. An effective way to overcome infertility is assisted reproductive technology (ART). Cryopreservation will rationally solve the issue of preservation and further use of embryos: to delay pregnancy for some time considering womans desire and to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Embryo freezing allows to reduce the rate of repeated ovarian stimulation and perform preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Over the past decades, various cryotransfer options have been proposed to increase ART treatment efficacy, including the use of a culture medium with a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, but there are conflicting data on the use of such a medium in ART programs. Aim. Evaluation of thawed embryo transfers efficacy using the hyaluronic acid-containing culture medium. To achieve the goal, the following tasks were set: to evaluate clinical and medical history data of patients with tubal infertility in cryoprotocols, to analyze the previous cycle of in vitro fertilization and embryological stage, to evaluate the effectiveness of the culture medium with a high content of hyaluronic acid. Materials and methods. A detailed description of the patient sample, inclusion and exclusion criteria, embryological stage, embryo grading, devitrified embryo transfer technique. The article includes 3 tables which present the groups general clinical characteristics, the embryological stage, the rate of pregnancy, depending on the cultivation day. Results. The authors established that in patients with a history of pelvic surgery and sexually transmitted infections, it is advisable to use the culture medium with a high content of hyaluronic acid to transfer the thawed embryo. It was shown that pregnancy rate is 1.5 times higher when transferring devitrified embryos on the 5th day of development with the use of hyaluronic acid-containing culture medium. The conclusion about the pregnancy rate in obese patients is not indisputable, which requires further study. The authors also provide practical recommendations on the use of the culture medium with hyaluronic acid in cryoprotocols. Conclusion. The study allows to optimize the devitrified embryo transfer in patients with tubal infertility using a culture medium with a high content of hyaluronan. This work has undoubted scientific and practical significance.

scholarly journals Should rescue ICSI be re-evaluated considering the deferred transfer of cryopreserved embryos in in-vitro fertilization cycles? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Paffoni ◽  
Marco Reschini ◽  
Valerio Pisaturo ◽  
Cristina Guarneri ◽  
Simone Palini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Implantation Rate ◽  
Clinical Pregnancy ◽  
Frozen Embryo Transfer ◽  
Fertilization Failure ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Rescue Icsi

Abstract Background Total fertilization failure represents a particularly frustrating condition for couples undergoing in vitro fertilization. With the aim of reducing the occurrence of total fertilization failure, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has become the first choice over conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures although evidence of improved results is still debated and its use in couples without male factor infertility is not recommended. Among the strategies potentially useful to promote the use of conventional IVF, we herein call attention to the late rescue ICSI, which consists in performing ICSI after 18–24 h from conventional insemination on oocytes that show no signs of fertilization. This treatment has however been reported to be associated with a low success rate until recent observations that embryos derived from late rescue ICSI may be transferred after cryopreservation in a frozen-thawed cycle with improved results. The aim of the present study was to assess whether frozen embryos deriving from rescue ICSI performed about 24 h after conventional IVF may represent a valuable option for couples experiencing fertilization failure. Methods A systematic review on the efficacy of late rescue ICSI was performed consulting PUBMED and EMBASE. Results Including twenty-two original studies, we showed that clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer and implantation rate obtainable with fresh embryo transfers after rescue ICSI are not satisfactory being equal to 10 and 5%, respectively. The transfer of cryopreserved rescue ICSI embryos seems to offer a substantial improvement of success rates, with pregnancy rate per embryo transfer and implantation rate equal to 36 and 18%, respectively. Coupling rescue ICSI with frozen embryo transfer may ameliorate the clinical pregnancy rate for embryo transfer with an Odds Ratio = 4.7 (95% CI:2.6–8.6). Conclusion Results of the present review support the idea that r-ICSI coupled with frozen embryo transfer may overcome most of the technical and biological issues associated with fresh transfer after late r-ICSI, thus possibly representing an efficient procedure for couples experiencing fertilization failure following conventional IVF cycles. Trial registration Prospero registration ID: CRD42021239026.

Individualised luteal phase support in artificially prepared frozen embryo transfer cycles based on serum progesterone levels: a prospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Álvarez ◽  
Sofía Gaggiotti-Marre ◽  
Francisca Martínez ◽  
Lluc Coll ◽  
Sandra García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Luteal Phase ◽  
Frozen Embryo Transfer ◽  
Ongoing Pregnancy ◽  
Serum Progesterone ◽  
Endometrial Preparation ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Does an individualised luteal phase support (iLPS), according to serum progesterone (P4) level the day prior to euploid frozen embryo transfer (FET), improve pregnancy outcomes when started on the day previous to embryo transfer? SUMMARY ANSWER Patients with low serum P4 the day prior to euploid FET can benefit from the addition of daily subcutaneous P4 injections (Psc), when started the day prior to FET, and achieve similar reproductive outcomes compared to those with initial adequate P4 levels. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY The ratio between FET/IVF has spectacularly increased in the last years mainly thanks to the pursuit of an ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome free clinic and the development of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). There is currently a big concern regarding the endometrial preparation for FET, especially in relation to serum P4 levels around the time of embryo transfer. Several studies have described impaired pregnancy outcomes in those patients with low P4 levels around the time of FET, considering 10 ng/ml as one of the most accepted reference values. To date, no prospective study has been designed to compare the reproductive outcomes between patients with adequate P4 the day previous to euploid FET and those with low, but restored P4 levels on the transfer day after iLPS through daily Psc started on the day previous to FET. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A prospective observational study was conducted at a university-affiliated fertility centre between November 2018 and January 2020 in patients undergoing PGT for aneuploidies (PGT-A) IVF cycles and a subsequent FET under hormone replacement treatment (HRT). A total of 574 cycles (453 patients) were analysed: 348 cycles (leading to 342 euploid FET) with adequate P4 on the day previous to FET, and 226 cycles (leading to 220 euploid FET) under iLPS after low P4 on the previous day to FET, but restored P4 levels on the transfer day. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Overall we included 574 HRT FET cycles (453 patients). Standard HRT was used for endometrial preparation. P4 levels were measured the day previous to euploid FET. P4 &gt; 10.6 ng/ml was considered as adequate and euploid FET was performed on the following day (FET Group 1). P4 &lt; 10.6 ng/ml was considered as low, iLPS was added in the form of daily Psc injections, and a new P4 analysis was performed on the following day. FET was only performed on the same day when a restored P4 &gt; 10.6 ng/ml was achieved (98.2% of cases) (FET Group 2). MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Patient’s demographics and cycle parameters were comparable between both euploid FET groups (FET Group 1 and FET Group 2) in terms of age, weight, oestradiol and P4 levels and number of embryos transferred. No statistically significant differences were found in terms of clinical pregnancy rate (56.4% vs 59.1%: rate difference (RD) −2.7%, 95% CI [−11.4; 6.0]), ongoing pregnancy rate (49.4% vs 53.6%: RD −4.2%, 95% CI [−13.1; 4.7]) or live birth rate (49.1% vs 52.3%: RD −3.2%, 95% CI [−12; 5.7]). No significant differences were also found according to miscarriage rate (12.4% vs 9.2%: RD 3.2%, 95% CI [−4.3; 10.7]). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Only iLPS through daily Psc was evaluated. The time for Psc injection was not stated and no serum P4 determinations were performed once the pregnancy was achieved. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our study provides information regarding an ‘opportunity window’ for improved ongoing pregnancy rates and miscarriage rates through a daily Psc injection in cases of inadequate P4 levels the day previous to FET (P4 &lt; 10.6 ng/ml) and restored values the day of FET (P4 &gt; 10.6 ng/ml). Only euploid FET under HRT were considered, avoiding one of the main reasons of miscarriage and implantation failure and overcoming confounding factors such as female age, embryo quality or ovarian stimulation protocols. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) No external funding was received. B.C. reports personal fees from MSD, Merck Serono, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, IBSA and Gedeon Richter outside the submitted work. N.P. reports grants and personal fees from MSD, Merck Serono, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Theramex and Besins International and personal fees from IBSA and Gedeon Richter outside the submitted work. The remaining authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03740568.

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