Decidualization denotes the transformation of endometrial stromal fibroblasts into
specialized secretory decidual cells that provide a nutritive and immunoprivileged matrix …

BACKGROUND Obesity has now been recognized as a high-risk factor for reproductive
health. Although remarkable advancements have been made in ART, a considerable …

Implantation of the embryo into the uterine endometrium is one of the most finely-regulated
processes that leads to the establishment of a successful pregnancy. A plethora of factors …

BACKGROUND Improvements in vitrification now make frozen embryo transfers (FETs) a
viable alternative to fresh embryo transfer, with reports from observational studies and …

All mammalian uteri contain glands in the endometrium that develop only or primarily after
birth. Gland development or adenogenesis in the postnatal uterus is intrinsically regulated …

STUDY QUESTION Does endometrium harbour functionally active microorganisms and
whether the microbial composition differs between proliferative and mid-secretory phases …

The success rate of reproductive treatment methods depends on many different factors. The
most important and discussed ones in the literature are maternal age, the causes of …

All mammalian uteri contain glands in the endometrium that synthesize or transport and
secrete substances essential for survival and development of the conceptus (embryo/fetus …

BACKGROUND Infertility is a complex disorder with significant medical, psychological and
financial consequences for patients. With live-birth rates per cycle below 30% and a drive …

BACKGROUND Assisted reproduction technology (ART) has become a standard treatment
for infertile couples. Increased success rates obtained over the years have resulted primarily …