scholarly journals The effect of insemination methods on in vitro maturation outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-134
Author(s):  
Pallop Pongsuthirak

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of conventional insemination (<i>in vitro</i> fertilization [IVF]) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) on the fertilization, developmental competence, implantation potential, and clinical pregnancy rate of embryos derived from <i>in vitro</i> matured oocytes of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods: A prospective study was carried out among 38 PCOS patients who had undergone <i>in vitro</i> maturation (IVM) treatment. In total, 828 immature oocytes were collected from 42 cycles and randomly assigned for insemination by IVF (416 oocytes) or ICSI (412 oocytes). After fertilization, the embryos were cultured until the blastocyst stage and single embryos were transferred after endometrial preparation and under ultrasound guidance.Results: No significant differences were found in the maturation rate (78.1% vs. 72.6% for IVF and ICSI insemination, respectively; <i>p</i>= 0.076), fertilization rate (59.4% vs. 66.9% for IVF and ICSI insemination, respectively; <i>p</i>= 0.063), or the formation of good-quality blastocysts (40.9% vs. 46.5% for IVF and ICSI insemination, respectively; <i>p</i>= 0.314). Implantation and clinical pregnancy also did not show significant differences.Conclusion: There was a comparable yield of <i>in vitro</i> matured oocytes derived from PCOS patients in terms of fertilization, blastocyst formation, implantation rate, and clinical pregnancy between IVF and ICSI insemination. These findings provide valuable insights for choosing assisted reproductive treatment in women with PCOS, as IVM offers promising outcomes and is less invasive and less costly.

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.E. Abdelkhalek ◽  
Sh.A. Gabr ◽  
W.A. Khalil ◽  
Sh.M. Shamiah ◽  
L. Pan ◽  
...  

Abstract Application of assisted reproductive technology in camelidea, such as artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer, has been slow in comparison to that for other livestock species. In Egypt, there are few attempts to establish in vitro maturation (IVM) and fertilization (IVF) techniques in dromedary camel. The present study was carried out to produce Sudanese camel embryos using in vitro matured oocytes and epididymal spermatozoa. Dromedary camel ovaries were collected from abattoirs and then, the oocytes were aspirated from all the visible follicles on the ovarian surface (~2-8 mm in a diameter). Meanwhile, Fetal Dromedary Camel Serum (FDCS) was obtained from camel fetuses after slaughtering. Thereafter, only Cumulus Oocyte Complexes (COCs) were matured in vitro in the Tissue Culture Medium (TCM-199) complemented with 10% FDCS. Spermatozoa required for in vitro fertilization were collected from testes (epididymal cauda) of the slaughtered camel bulls. The results clearly showed that the maturation rate of oocytes at metaphase II was about 59.5% while the fertilization rate was around 70.4%. Intriguingly, the embryo rates determined were 13.1%, in 2-cell; 0.0%, in 4-cell; 34.7%, in 8-16% cell; 39.1%, in morula and 13.1% in a blastocyst stage. This study represented a successful in vitro production of Sudanese dromedary camel embryos from epididymal sperm cells and in vitro matured oocytes recovered from slaughtered camels.


Zygote ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 933-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa S. Faheem ◽  
E. Baron ◽  
I. Carvalhais ◽  
A. Chaveiro ◽  
K. Pavani ◽  
...  

SummaryImmature bovine oocytes were vitrified using the cryotop method and their post-warming survivability and capability to undergo in vitro maturation, fertilization and subsequent embryonic development were evaluated. In addition throughout the embryonic 2-cell, 4-cell, morula and blastocyst stages, the expression of four developmentally important genes (Cx43, CDH1, DNMT1 and HSPA14) was analysed using the real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Immature oocytes (n = 550) were randomly assigned to non-vitrified (fresh) or cryotop vitrification groups using ethylene glycol (EG) with 1,2 propanediol (PROH) or dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO). After warming, oocytes survivability, embryo cleavage and embryonic developmental rates were not statistically different between the two cryoprotectants groups. However, the DMSO group had a lower (P < 0.05) oocyte maturation rate compared with the fresh and PROH groups. For morula and blastocyst rates, the DMSO group achieved a lower (P < 0.05) morula rate compared with the fresh group, while at the blastocyst stage, there were no differences between fresh and both cryoprotectants groups. For molecular analysis, at the 4-cell stage, most studied genes showed an inconsistent pattern of expression either from the PROH or DMSO groups. Noteworthily, these differences were limited at the morula and blastocyst stages. In conclusion, the cryotop method is sufficient for vitrification of immature bovine oocytes, both for embryonic developmental competence and at the molecular level. Moreover, PROH showed some advantage over DMSO as a cryoprotectant.


2003 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Rátky ◽  
D. Rath ◽  
K.-P. Brüssow

The goal of the present study was to find out the best interval after hCG injection in PMSG primed prepuberal gilts for retrieval of in vivo matured oocytes for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Altogether 66 gilts were superovulated with 1500IU PMSG and 500IU hCG 72h later. Ovum pick up was performed endoscopically 24, 28, 32 or 36h after hCG and a total of 869 cumulus-oocyte-complexes (COCs) were aspirated from 1400 follicles. COCs were tested for quality, and an aliquot was immediately fixed and stained to determine meiotic configuration. The remaining COCs were fertilised in vitro using frozen-thawed epididymal semen. Quality and developmental stage of embryos were tested after IVF, and the number of nuclei was counted. At 24 to 32h after hCG only few oocytes have entered the second meiotic cycle (18 to 25% vs. 58% at 36h, p<0.05). The overall cleavage rate was significantly influenced by insufficient maturation rate at the early collection times (14% at 24h vs. 49% at 36h). Additionally, when oocytes were collected 24 to 32h vs. 36h the cleavage rate based on mature oocytes was lower (26 vs. 62%, p<0.05). Once embryonic development has been initiated, the further in vitro development to blastocyst stages did not differ between groups. However, the number of cells was lower at collection times 24 to 32h as compared to 36h after hCG (12 to 15 cells vs. 22 cells, p<0.05). The results indicate that the time of COC collection affects the in vitro developmental competence up to the blastocyst stage and should not be performed earlier than 36h after hCG treatment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lan N. Vuong ◽  
Anh H. Le ◽  
Vu N. A. Ho ◽  
Toan D. Pham ◽  
Flor Sanchez ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose Standard oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM) usually results in lower pregnancy rates than in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVM preceded by a prematuration step improves the acquisition of oocyte developmental competence and can enhance embryo quality (EQ). This study evaluated the effectiveness of a biphasic culture system incorporating prematuration and IVM steps (CAPA-IVM) versus standard IVM in women with polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM). Methods Eighty women (age < 38 years, ≥ 25 follicles of 2–9 mm in both ovaries, no major uterine abnormalities) were randomized to undergo CAPA-IVM (n = 40) or standard IVM (n = 40). CAPA-IVM uses two steps: a 24-h prematuration step with C-type natriuretic peptide-supplemented medium, then 30 h of culture in IVM media supplemented with follicle-stimulating hormone and amphiregulin. Standard IVM was performed using routine protocols. Results A significantly higher proportion of oocytes reached metaphase II at 30 h after CAPA-IVM versus standard IVM (63.6 vs 49.0; p < 0.001) and the number of good quality embryos per cumulus-oocyte complex tended to be higher (18.9 vs 12.7; p = 0.11). Clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer was 63.2% in the CAPA-IVM versus 38.5% in the standard IVM group (p = 0.04). Live birth rate per embryo transfer was not statistically different between the CAPA-IVM and standard IVM groups (50.0 vs 33.3% [p = 0.17]). No malformations were reported and birth weight was similar in the two treatment groups. Conclusions Use of the CAPA-IVM system significantly improved maturation and clinical pregnancy rates versus standard IVM in patients with PCOM. Furthermore, live births after CAPA-IVM are reported for the first time.


Zygote ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boon Chin Alexis Heng ◽  
Ng Soon Chye

This study attempted to develop a ‘less meiotically competent’ murine model for oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM), which could more readily be extrapolated to human clinical assisted reproduction. Oocyte meiotic competence was drastically reduced upon shortening the standard duration of in vivo gonadotrophin stimulation from 48 h to 24 h, and by selecting only naked or partially naked germinal vesicle oocytes, instead of fully cumulus enclosed oocyte complexes. With such a less meiotically competent model, only porcine granulosa coculture significantly enhanced the oocyte maturation rate in vitro, whereas no significant enhancement was observed with macaque and murine granulosa coculture. Increased serum concentrations and the supplementation of gonadotrophins, follicular fluid and extracellular matrix gel within the culture medium did not enhance IVM under either cell-free or coculture conditions. Culture medium conditioned by porcine granulosa also enhanced the maturation rate, and this beneficial effect was not diminished upon freeze–thawing. Enhanced IVM in the presence of porcine granulosa coculture did not, however, translate into improved developmental competence, as assessed by in vitro fertilization and embryo culture to the blastocyst stage.


2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Shin ◽  
T. Otoi ◽  
D.C. Kraemer ◽  
M.E. Westhusin

In order to establish an activation protocol for somatic cloning in the domestic cat, we evaluated the developmental competence of cat embryos derived from in-vitro matured ova after parthenogenetic activation treatment. The quality of parthenogenetic embryos was assessed by D3 cleavage rates, D8 rates of blastocyst formation and total nucleus numbers in expanded/hatching blastocysts. Parthenogenetic activation treatments were as follows;; Treatment I: 3.0kVcm−1 (25μs, twice) in 0.3M mannitol containing 0.1mM CaCl2· 2H2O and 0.1mM MgSO4, administered to matured cat oocytes and followed by 10μgmL−1 cycloheximide +5μgmL−1 cytochalasin B in TCM 199-Earle’s salt supplemented with 0.3% BSA for 6–7h. Treatment II: The first electric stimulation was performed as described for treatment I except that the activation medium consisted of 0.3M mannitol containing Mg, but without Ca. Two hours later, pre-pulsed MII oocytes were electropulsed by applying 1.0kVcm−1 (50μs, twice, 5s apart) in 0.3M mannitol containing Ca and Mg for additional activation, followed by culture in 10μgmL−1 cycloheximide +5μgmL−1 cytochalasin B treatment in TCM 199-Earle’s salt supplemented with 0.3% BSA for 6–7h. Immature cat oocytes were obtained from ovaries by mincing/dissection and matured in vitro for 26–30h as previously described (Gomez et al., 2001, Therigenology, 55, 472). Only MII oocytes with a 1st polar body were utilized for the activation procedure after removal of cumulus cells with 0.1% hyaluronidase by gentle pipetting. A total of 1120 oocytes were collected and the overall maturation rate was 49.8% (551/1120). After parthenogenetic activation of the MII oocytes, the embryos were cultured in vitro as described previously (Pope et al., 2000, Theriogenology, 53, 163–174). The results are shown in Table 1. Treatment II resulted in significantly higher (P&lt;0.01) D3 cleavage rates;; however, there were no significant differences in D8 blastocyst formation and total nucleus numbers. These data suggest that an additional electric activation (Treatment II) may increase the in vitro cleavage rates compared to using a fusion and electrical stimulation simultaneously (Treatment I). In addition, we demonstrated the developmental competence of domestic cat embryos derived from in vitro maturation, activation, and culture for development to the pre-implantation stage. By using these procedures for SCNT, several pregnancies were established and a healthy cloned kitten resulted in our laboratory (Shin et al., 2002, Nature, 415, 859). Therefore, this protocol can be useful, not only for prediction of the developmental competence of domestic cat oocytes matured in vitro, but also when used with SCNT to produce cloned cats. Comparison of cleavage rates and developmental competence to blastocyst stage following parthenogenetic activation treatments in domestic cat oocytes matured in vitro


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Paffoni ◽  
Marco Reschini ◽  
Valerio Pisaturo ◽  
Cristina Guarneri ◽  
Simone Palini ◽  
...  

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Á Martíne. Moro ◽  
I Lamas-Toranzo ◽  
L González-Brusi ◽  
A Pérez-Gómez ◽  
P Bermejo-Álvarez

Abstract Study question Does cumulus cell mtDNA content correlate with oocyte developmental potential in the bovine model? Summary answer The relative amount of mtDNA content did not vary significantly in oocytes showing different developmental outcomes following IVF What is known already Cumulus cells are closely connected to the oocyte through transzonal projections, serving essential metabolic functions during folliculogenesis. These oocyte-supporting cells are removed and discarded prior to ICSI, thereby constituting an interesting biological material on which to perform molecular analysis aimed to predict oocyte developmental competence. Previous studies have positively associated oocytés mtDNA content with developmental potential in both animal models and women. However, it remains debatable whether mtDNA content in cumulus cells could be used as a proxy to infer oocyte developmental potential. Study design, size, duration Bovine cumulus cells were allocated into three groups according to the developmental potential of the oocyte: 1) oocytes developing to blastocysts following IVF (Bl+Cl+), 2) oocytes cleaving following IVF but arresting their development prior to the blastocyst stage (Bl-Cl+), and 3) oocytes not cleaving following IVF (Bl-Cl-). Relative mtDNA content was analysed in 40 samples/group, each composed by the cumulus cells from one cumulus-oocyte complex (COC). Participants/materials, setting, methods Bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes were obtained from slaughtered cattle and individually matured in vitro (IVM). Following IVM, cumulus cells were removed by hyaluronidase treatment, pelleted, snap frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored at –80 ºC until analysis. Cumulus-free oocytes were fertilized and cultured in vitro individually and development was recorded for each oocyte. Relative mtDNA abundance was determined by qPCR, amplifying a mtDNA sequence (COX1) and a chromosomal sequence (PPIA). Statistical differences were tested by ANOVA. Main results and the role of chance Relative mtDNA abundance did not differ significantly (ANOVA p &gt; 0.05) between the three groups exhibiting different developmental potential (1±0.06 vs. 1.19±0.05 vs. 1.11±0.05, for Bl+Cl+ vs. Bl-Cl+ vs. Bl-Cl-, mean±s.e.m.). Limitations, reasons for caution Experiments were conducted in the bovine model. Although bovine folliculogenesis, monoovulatory ovulation and early embryo development exhibit considerable similarities with that of humans, caution should be taken when extrapolating these data to humans. Wider implications of the findings: The use of molecular markers for oocyte developmental potential in cumulus cells could be used to enhance success rates following single-embryo transfer. Unfortunately, mtDNA in cumulus cells was not found to be a good proxy for oocyte quality. Trial registration number Not applicable


Author(s):  
M.H. Pitroda ◽  
K.P. Khillare ◽  
M.B. Amle ◽  
M.D. Meshram ◽  
A.B. Mali ◽  
...  

Background: In vitro embryo production in buffaloes has gained much importance in this current scenario due to ever increasing population and high demand of milk and meat. Slaughter house derived bubaline ovaries are a cheap and abundant source of cumulus oocyte complexes.Methods: Oocytes from the buffalo ovarian follicles were recovered by aspiration technique as it facilitates quick recovery. Total 155 ovaries were used in the present study. Surface follicles were measured using vernier calliper and categorized into three groups viz. less than 3 mm, 3-5 mm and greater than 5 mm based on follicular diameter and oocytes were processed for IVM, IVF and IVC using conventional non sorted semen.Result: Overall percentage of small, medium and large follicles in the ovaries were recorded as 16.29 ± 0.94%, 8.14±0.60%, 5.35 ± 0.76%, respectively. Overall recovery rate of COCs was 38%. The percentage of these oocytes were 16.74% (A), 15.25% (B), 25.26% (C), 18.33% (D) and 29.87% (E) respectively. Maturation rate of oocytes were 81.96 ± 2.70%. Fertilization rate was 74.98 ± 3.87%, Cleavage rate % was 40.84±2.51% and Blastocyst percentage was 21.57±1.75% respectively. Application of in vitro embryo production technique using slaughter house ovaries can salvage the genetic potential of bubaline species.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weihai Xu ◽  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Shishi Li ◽  
Jing Shu

Abstract Background: In this study, we compared the in vitro embryo development, embryo transfer outcome and the offspring outcome in the in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) between dry culture (DC) and humid culture (HC). Methods: Our study was divided into two parts. Firstly, we determined the fertilization rate, cleavage rate and high-quality embryo rate from 21 cycles in the DC group (N=262 oocytes) and HC group (N=263 oocytes). Secondly, we determined the embryo transfer outcome and the offspring outcome in DC group (N=184 cycles) and HC group (N=136 cycles). Results: Compared with the HC group, significant increase was observed in the high-quality embryo rate (66.1.2% vs. 55.3%, p=0.037) and implantation rate (49.8% vs. 40.6%, p=0.027) in the DC group. No statistical differences were observed in the pregnant outcome and birth defect of the offspring (p>0.05). Compared with HC, DC was associated with a higher high-quality embryo rate and a higher implantation rate after embryo transfer. Conclusions: No statistical differences were noticed in the offspring conditions between the two culture modes. Taken together, DC may serve as a promising method for IVF-ET.


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