Uterus Transplantation to Treat Infertility
Uterine Factor InfertilityThis research study will use uterus transplantation to treat uterine factor infertility, also known as the inability to bear children due to not having a uterus. The purpose of this study is to enable women seeking genetically-related children and the childbearing experience to experience pregnancy and birth a child. In this study, living donors will undergo surgery to give the donor's uterus to another woman. The woman who receives the transplant will take immunosuppression to keep the uterus and herself healthy. Because taking immunosuppressive medicine has side effects, uterus transplantation is intended to be temporary, lasting about 5 years. The goals of the study are successful pregnancy and the birth of one, and possibly two, healthy babies per transplant patient. The uterus is to be removed and immunosuppression stopped following the birth of a child. Offspring are delivered by Caesarian section, at which time the transplant may also be removed. Transplant candidates must have fertilized, frozen (cryopreserved) embryos at a Johns Hopkins facility before undergoing transplantation. Transplant candidates will be asked to identify candidates' potential uterus donor. Altruistic donors, or women who want to donate without knowing a potential recipient, may also participate. All potential donors will be screened to see if the donors are a good match for a recipient and are healthy enough to have the donation surgery. Study Duration: Uterus Donors: Screening through about 12 months following the transplant operation. Uterus Recipients: Recipients may have the uterus for about 5 years. After the transplant is removed, the study team will ask for yearly follow-ups for another 5 years. Children born from transplanted uteruses: The study team asks to follow offspring yearly through age 21 years.
Power Prenatal Supplements for Sperm Quality
Spermatogenesis and Semen DisordersInfertility1 moreMale factor infertility is a leading cause of primary and secondary infertility. Poor sperm quality is defined as having an abnormal semen analysis [WHO 2020 - https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240030787]. The effects of supplements (vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants) on improving sperm quality are still debated (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30462179). Taking additional supplements to improve sperm quality represent a modifiable risk-factor that would be an easy intervention for patients struggling with male factor infertility. The life cycle of sperm production is estimated at 3 months, so any intervention would require a 3 month course to see its full effect. The investigators hypothesize that a 90 day course of the "Power Prenatal for Sperm", a male fertility supplement by Bird&Be (https://birdandbe.com/the-power-prenatal-for-sperm) will improve sperm quality based on semen analysis results prior to, and after taking the supplements.
Platelet Rich Plasma Testis Treatment for Infertile Men
Male InfertilityNonobstructive Azoospermia1 moreInvestigate the effect of intratesticular injection of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) on sperm retrieval rates and IVF outcomes in infertile men who already underwent a negative sperm retrieval. Currently, there is no alternative treatment after failed TESE. Prior series suggest that intratesticular PRP injections may improve TESE outcomes. We hope to determine whether PRP is an effective treatment for this patient population.
To Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Oral SHR 7280 Tablets With Ganirelix Acetate Injection in...
Infertile Female Subjects Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation to Suppress Premature LH Surge and Prevent Early OvulationThis study is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, positive drug-controlled, non-inferiority Phase III clinical trial. The study will enroll approximately 316 infertile female subjects undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment.
A Prospective Study of a Mosaic Embryo Transfer
InfertilityThis research is a prospective study in which the purpose is to investigate the clinical outcomes following the transfer of a mosaic embryo (presence of both chromosomally normal and abnormal cells) that has been screened for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).
New Protocol in Unexplained Infertility
Unexplained InfertilityThe new protocol ANTIUI provides good results regarding ovulation and pregnancy rates in patients with unexplained infertility
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy of Polar Bodies
SubfertilityThis study intends to randomly group the patients with advanced maternal age and poor ovarian response, and the study group will undergo polar body biopsy, and the next-generation sequencing(NGS) technology will be used to evaluate the polar body euploidy and then predict the euploidy of the oocyte. Embryo transfer priority according to the NGS test results and morphological scores. In the control group undergo routine culture and the transfer priority is determined according to the morphological score only. The transfer of frozen embryos at the cleavage or blastocyst stage was permitted. Cumulative live birth rate, miscarriage rate and time required to obtain a live birth up to two ovulatory cycles in a year.
Letrozole Versus Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
InfertilityPolycystic ovary syndrome is the major cause of anovulatory infertility. Clomiphene citrate is the most commonly used oral agent for ovulation induction in this group, but there are some drawbacks with the use of it.
Preimplantation Genetic Screening in Patients With Male Factor Infertility
InfertilityMale2 moreThis will be a prospective, randomized (1:1 ratio) clinical trial for patients with severe male-factor infertility with or without preimplantation genetic screening (PGS). Qualified 450 patients are randomized into either of two groups: group A will undergo intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) without PGS (225 cases), Group B will undergo ICSI with PGS (225 cases). The partners of all participants will receive the same protocol for ovarian stimulation and standardized luteal phase support. The target population will be patients with severe male-factor infertility aged between 20 and 55 years, diagnosed by the ESHER Criteria (Non-obstructive oligospermia,asthenspermia). Women with other reasons of infertility (eg. advanced age, anovulation, endometriosis, and premature ovarian failure) are excluded. The randomization will take place 3-6 days after the oocyte pick-up day by a computer randomization system. The pregnancy test results, pregnancy complications, congenital anomalies, neonatal complications will be followed up by checking medical records and telephone calls.
Conversion of in Vitro Fertilization Cycles to Intrauterine Inseminations in Patients With a Poor...
InfertilityThe purpose of this study is to compare the efficiency of conversion to IUI and IVF in patients with a poor ovarian response to stimulation