The efficiency of IVF/ICSI protocols in female subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity
- Authors: Safaryan G.K.1, Gzgzyan A.M.2,3, Dzhemlikhanova L.K.2,3, Niauri D.A.2,3
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Affiliations:
- Academician I.P. Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University
- Saint Petersburg State University
- The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott
- Issue: Vol 68, No 4 (2019)
- Pages: 83-94
- Section: Reviews
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/jowd/article/view/11137
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/JOWD68483-94
- ID: 11137
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Abstract
While overt hypothyroidism is a well-known risk factor for infertility, the association of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) or thyroid autoimmunity with reproductive failure has been still not cleared. This literature review focuses on the most current data linking SCH and/or thyroid autoimmunity with human reproduction, starting with the parameters of ovarian reserve and ending with generalized immunological alterations. The main ART outcome measures are as follows: number of oocytes retrieved, fertilization rate, embryo quality, implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer, miscarriage rate, and live birth rate. Summary of the information regarding the effect of levothyroxine supplementation on IVF outcome as well as workup and management of women with SCH and thyroid autoimmunity undergoing ART cycles is also presented in this review.
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Galina Kh. Safaryan
Academician I.P. Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: galasaf07@gmail.com
Resident Doctor. The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAlexander M. Gzgzyan
Saint Petersburg State University; The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott
Email: agzgzyan@hotmail.com
MD, PhD, DSci (Medicine), Professor. The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. Medical Faculty; the Head of the Department of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgLyailya Kh. Dzhemlikhanova
Saint Petersburg State University; The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott
Email: dzhemlikhanova_l@mail.ru
MD, PhD, Associate Professor. The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Medical Faculty; the Department of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgDariko A. Niauri
Saint Petersburg State University; The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott
Email: d.niauri@mail.ru
MD, PhD, DSci (Medicine), Professor, the Head of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. Medical Faculty; Leading Researcher. The Department of Gynecology with the Operating Unit
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgReferences
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