Family planning (contraception, infertility, endometriosis, sexuality disorders)

Projects:

  • Evaluation of markers of chronic inflammation, endothelial function, and hemostasis in users of different hormonal contraception formulations;
  • Effects of the prolonged use of hormonal contraceptives on bone mineral density and body weight;
  • Quality of life and prevalence of anemia in women with heavy menstrual bleeding;
  • Effects of polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP)- or hyaluronic acid (HA)-containing sperm immobilization media used in ICSI procedures on sperm DNA stability and lipid profile;
  • Impact of murine oocyte vitrification on offspring: epigenetics, fertility, and comorbidities;
  • Antral follicle count: evaluation of intra- and inter-observer reliability/agreement using different ultrasound techniques;
  • Patient-friendly, cost-effective ovarian stimulation for women at high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a randomized controlled trial;
  • Effect of transdermal testosterone on the gene expression profile of cumulus cells in probable poor responders to controlled ovarian stimulation;
  • Analysis of the cellular and nuclear integrity of spermatozoa obtained from patients post varicocelectomy;
  • Sexual function and quality of life of women being treated for infertility;
  • Human sperm cryopreservation in Test Yolk Buffer or in a synthetic medium supplemented with phospholipid and antioxidant: a controlled trial;
  • Mechanisms of regulation of activin A-induced apoptosis in human endometrial stromal cells.
  • Markers of oxidative stress and oocyte quality in women with endometriosis-related infertility: etiopathogenetic role and correlation with the outcomes of assisted reproduction procedures;
  • Endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (eMSC) and perspectives in endometriosis etiopathogenesis: transcript profile and impact of peritoneal fluid;
  • Differential transcript profile in mesenchymal stem cells obtained from menstrual fluid (MenMSCs) of women with endometriosis;
  • Characterization of the follicular fluid of infertile women with endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, or both conditions;
  • Characterization of the microbiome of patients with pelvic endometriosis;
  • Application of estriol to the distal third of the vaginal wall for improvement of coital pain in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial;
  • Biopsychological aspects of endometriosis: implications for women’s sexual function and quality of life; Repercussions of sexual violence on women’s sexual function and mental health.