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Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online) ; 31: e3926, ene.-dic. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1441996

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: examinar la relación entre éxito en la carrera y ambiente de trabajo con enfermeras actuantes en tecnología de reproducción asistida (TRA), e identificar factores que afectan su éxito en la carrera. Método: estudio transversal realizado en 53 centros de fertilidad de 26 provincias en la China Continental. Datos recolectados utilizando cuestionario de datos demográficos, un Cuestionario de Competencias de TRA para Enfermeras Especializadas, la Career-Success Scale (Escala de éxito profesional) y la Nursing Work Environment Scale (Escala del entorno de trabajo de enfermería). Se aplicó estadística inferencial y descriptiva. Resultados: 597 enfermeras actuantes en TRA participaron en nuestra encuesta, entregando 555 cuestionarios válidos. Los puntajes generales promedio de éxito en la carrera y ambiente de trabajo fueron 3,75 (desviación estándar, [DE]=1,01) y 3,42 (DE=0,77) respectivamente. Se observó fuerte correlación positiva entre éxito en la carrera y ambiente de trabajo (r=0,742; p<0,01). La regresión múltiple mostró que la concurrencia a conferencias académicas, atención psicológica, desarrollo profesional, apoyo y cuidado, salario y bienestar constituyeron factores significantes con influencia en el éxito en la carrera. Conclusión: la concurrencia a conferencias académicas, atención psicológica y ambiente de trabajo guardan relación positiva con el éxito en la carrera. Los gestores deberían considerar formas de abordar tales factores.


Objective: to examine the relationship between career success and work environment of nurses who practice in assisted reproductive technology and to identify factors that affect career success. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted in 53 fertility centres in 26 provinces in mainland China. Data were collected using a demographic data questionnaire, a specialised nursing competence questionnaire, the Career-Success Scale, and the Nursing Work Environment Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results: 597 assisted reproductive technology nurses participated in our survey, and 555 valid questionnaires were collected. Theoverall mean scores for career success and work environment were 3.75 [standard deviation (SD) = 1.01] and 3.42 (SD = 0.77) respectively. There was a strong positive correlation between career success and work environment (r = 0.742, p < 0.01). Multiple regression showed that attending academic conferences, psychological care, professional development, support and care, salary, and welfare were significant factors that influence career success. Conclusion: attending academic conferences, psychological care, and work environment are positively related to career success. Administrators should consider ways to address these factors.


Objetivo: examinar a relação entre o sucesso profissional e o ambiente de trabalho de enfermeiros da área de tecnologia de reprodução assistida e identificar os fatores que afetaram tal sucesso. Método: estudo transversal conduzido em 53 centros de fertilidade em 26 províncias da China Continental. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário demográfico, um questionário sobre competências de enfermagem especializada em tecnologias de reprodução assistida, da Career-Success Scale (Escala de Sucesso Profissional) e da Nursing Work Environment Scale (Escala do Ambiente de Trabalho na Enfermagem). Aplicaram-se análises de estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: participaram do estudo 597 enfermeiros da área de tecnologia de reprodução assistida, e 555 questionários válidos foram coletados. As pontuações globais médias para o sucesso profissional e o ambiente de trabalho foram 3,75 [desvio padrão (DP) = 1,01] e 3,42 (DP = 0,77), respectivamente. Verificou-se forte correlação positiva entre o sucesso profissional e o ambiente de trabalho (r = 0,742; p < 0,01). A análise de regressão múltipla mostrou que a participação em eventos acadêmicos, a assistência psicológica, o desenvolvimento profissional, o apoio e os cuidados, e o salário e o bem-estar foram fatores que influenciaram significativamente o sucesso profissional. Conclusão: a participação em eventos acadêmicos, a assistência psicológica e o ambiente de trabalho mostraram correlação positiva com o sucesso profissional. Os gestores deveriam considerar formas de abordar esses fatores.


Subject(s)
Humans , China , Cross-Sectional Studies , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Job Satisfaction , Nurses
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Psicol. teor. prát ; 25(3): 14408, 10 jul. 2023.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1451197

ABSTRACT

Infertile couples seeking treatment experience a social stigma that can lead to the need for privacy and, in turn, compromise their access to social support. This multiple case study, that involved the collection of sociodemographic and health data and interviews with four heterosexual couples accessed by convenience, aimed to examine the perception of the couples about the social support received after the disclosure of the condition of infertility and/or of the assisted reproductive technology treatment. The cases were analysed individually and comparatively. From the couples' statements, it is highlighted that all of them revealed something about infertility and/or treatment at some point in the process, although some considered not revealing it. Both support and lack of support were perceived from the revelations. The non-disclosure was motivated by self-preservation and by avoidance of social pressure. The findings indicate the importance of psychological intervention to expand the couples' social support.


Parejas infértiles que buscan tratamiento experimentan un estigma social que puede acarrear la necesidad de privacidad y, a su vez, comprometer el acceso al apoyo social. Ese estudio de múltiples casos, que involucró la recogida de datos sociodemográficos, de salud y entrevistas con cuatro parejas heterosexuales accedidas por conveniencia, buscó examinar la percepción de las parejas sobre el apoyo social después de la revelación de la condición de infertilidad y/o del tratamiento con técnicas de reproducción asistida. Los casos fueron analizados individual y comparativamente. De las declaraciones de las parejas, se destaca que todas revelaron algo sobre la infertilidad y/o el tratamiento en algún momento del proceso, aunque algunos consideraron no revelarlo. Se percibió tanto el apoyo como la falta de apoyo a partir de las revelaciones. La no revelación fue motivada por la autopreservación y por la evitación de presión social. Los hallazgos indican la importancia de la intervención psicológica para ampliar el apoyo social de las parejas.


Casais inférteis que buscam tratamento experimentam um estigma social que pode acarretar a necessidade de privacidade e, por sua vez, comprometer o acesso ao apoio social. Este estudo de casos múltiplos, que envolveu a coleta de dados sociodemográficos, de saúde e entrevistas com quatro casais heterossexuais acessados por conveniência, objetivou examinar a sua percepção sobre o apoio social recebido após a revelação da condição de infertilidade e/ou de tratamento com técnicas de reprodução assistida. Os casos foram analisados individualmente e comparativamente. A partir das falas, destaca-se que todos revelaram algo sobre a infertilidade e/ou o tratamento em algum momento do processo, ainda que alguns tenham considerado não revelar. Percebeu-se tanto apoio como falta de apoio diante das revelações. A não revelação foi motivada pela autopreservação e pela evitação de pressão social. Os achados indicam a importância da intervenção psicológica para ampliar o apoio social dos casais.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Social Support , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Infertility/psychology , Family , Mental Health , Social Stigma , Sociodemographic Factors , Interview, Psychological
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Femina ; 51(6): 380-384, 20230630. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1512430

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Transgênero (trans) é um termo que alberga toda a diversidade de gênero. A incongruência de gênero faz parte desse espectro e refere-se à pessoa cuja identidade de gênero é oposta ao sexo que lhe foi atribuído no nascimento. A terapia hormonal de afirmação de gênero, bem como a cirurgia de afirmação de gênero, é necessária para adequar o corpo ao gênero ao qual a pessoa se identifica. Os homens trans necessitam da terapia com testosterona, que visa reduzir as concentrações de estradiol e incrementar a testosterona circulante para níveis fisiológicos masculinos, resultando em masculinização. A mulher trans receberá o estradiol, associado ou não a um antiandrogênico, visando reduzir a testosterona e incrementar o estrogênio para níveis femininos, resultando em feminização. A cirurgia de afirmação de gênero é, frequentemente, requerida para completar as modificações fenotípicas para o homem e a mulher trans. O ginecologista e obstetra tem um papel crucial no provimento de cuidados a essa população. O presente artigo visa sistematizar algumas ações que o ginecologista e obstetra pode oferecer e que têm potencial para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos homens e mulheres trans. (AU)


Transgenero (trans) is an umbrella term that encompasses all gender diversity. Gender Incongruity is part of this spectrum and refers to the person whose gender identity is opposed to the sex assigned to them at birth. Gender-affirming hormone therapy as well as gender-affirming surgery are necessary to adapt the body to the gender to which the person identifies. Trans men require testosterone therapy to reduce estradiol concentrations and increase circulating testosterone to male physiological levels resulting in masculinization. Trans women will receive estradiol associated or not with an antiandrogenic to reduce testosterone and increase estrogen to female levels resulting in feminization. gender-affirming surgery is often required to complete phenotypic modifications for trans men and women. The gynecologist and obstetrician plays a crucial role in to provide care to this population. This article aims to systematize some actions that the gynecologist and obstetrician can offer to improve the quality of life of trans men and women. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Delivery of Health Care/ethics , Gynecology , Prostatic Neoplasms/prevention & control , Testosterone/administration & dosage , Breast Neoplasms/prevention & control , Contraception , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Estradiol/administration & dosage , Estrogens/administration & dosage , Venous Thromboembolism/prevention & control , Gynecologists , Obstetricians
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Cambios rev. méd ; 22(1): 795, 30 Junio 2023. ilus, tabs
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1451546

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN: El síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica es una respuesta exagerada del ovario a los tratamientos hormonales para estimular la formación de óvulos. OBJETIVO: Describir el caso clínico de una mujer con síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica; revisar el abordaje, manejo, tratamiento y cómo prevenirlo. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente femenina de 37 años, multigesta, en tratamiento con metformina por Síndrome de ovario poliquístico , que presenta infertilidad secundaria a factor tubárico, que desarrolló un cuadro moderado de síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica como consecuencia de la aplicación de las técnicas de fertilización in vitro (Folitropina alfa humana recombinante (GONAL-F®) y Cetrolerelix (CETROTIDE®); al cuarto día del procedimiento de aspiración folicular presenta dolor pélvico intenso, disuria, deposiciones diarreicas, ecografía abdominal y vaginal evidencia líquido libre en cavidad alrededor de 1000cc, además de ovarios tanto derecho e izquierdo con volumen de 102 mL y 189 mL respectivamente. Paciente es ingresada para realizar tratamiento hidratación parenteral, Enoxaparina 40mg subcutánea, Cabergolina 0.5mg vía oral, alta a las 72 horas. DISCUSIÓN: Las claves para la prevención del síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica son la experiencia con la terapia de inducción de la ovulación y el reconocimiento de los factores de riesgo para el síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica. Los regímenes de inducción de la ovulación deberían ser altamente individualizados, monitorizados cuidadosamente y usando dosis y duración mínimas del tratamiento con gonadotropinas para conseguir la meta terapéutica. CONCLUSIONES: El síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica constituye la complicación más temida durante el uso de inductores de la ovulación; el conocimiento de factores de riesgo, puede prevenir o evitar que llegue a ser de un caso severo, lo cual puede causar mayor morbilidad o hasta mortalidad. La vitrificación se convierte en la técnica que permite prevenir el síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica, junto con esta técnica hay 2 alternativas: la inducción con análogo de la hormona liberadora de gonadotropina o el uso de agonistas dopaminérgicos.


INTRODUCTION: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an exaggerated response of the ovary to hormonal treatments to stimulate egg formation. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical case of a woman with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome; to review the approach, management, treatment and how to prevent it. CLINICAL CASE: 37-year-old female patient, multigestation, under treatment with metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome, presenting infertility secondary to tubal factor, who developed a moderate picture of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome as a consequence of the application of in vitro fertilization techniques (recombinant human follitropin alfa (GONAL-F®) and Cetrolerelix (CETROTIDE®); On the fourth day of the follicular aspiration procedure she presents intense pelvic pain, dysuria, diarrheic stools, abdominal and vaginal ultrasound shows free fluid in the cavity of about 1000cc, in addition to right and left ovaries with a volume of 102 mL and 189 mL respectively. Patient was admitted for parenteral hydration treatment, Enoxaparin 40mg subcutaneous, Cabergoline 0.5mg orally, discharged after 72 hours. DISCUSSION: The keys to prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome are experience with ovulation induction therapy and recognition of risk factors for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Ovulation induction regimens should be highly individualized, carefully monitored, and using minimal doses and duration of gonadotropin therapy to achieve the therapeutic goal. CONCLUSIONS: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome constitutes the most feared complication during the use of ovulation inducers; knowledge of risk factors, may prevent or avoid it from becoming a severe case, which may cause increased morbidity or even mortality. Vitrification becomes the technique that allows preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, along with this technique there are 2 alternatives: induction with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog or the use of dopaminergic agonists.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Fertilization in Vitro , Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome , Pelvic Pain , Follicle Stimulating Hormone , Gonadotropins , Ovarian Follicle , Ovulation , Ovulation Induction , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Pregnancy , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Ecuador , Dysuria , Gynecology , Obstetrics
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Prensa méd. argent ; 109(3): 92-96, 20230000.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1443786

ABSTRACT

Las técnicas de reproducción médicamente asistida no escapan de la nueva tendencia de automatización de los procesos médicos debido a los vertiginosos avances de la bioingeniería. El objetivo principal de automatizar la fertilización in vitro es poder realizar muchos más tratamientos a menor costo. Además, a mejores resultados son menos los ciclos a los que deben someterse los pacientes. Una cuestión que emerge en el campo de la medicina reproductiva es que las aplicaciones de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) podrían rápidamente comenzar a ser operadas por personas que no tienen conocimientos específicos en esta rama de la medicina. A su vez, podría verse disminuida la cantidad de biólogos especializados en embriología necesarios en los laboratorios, quienes llegarían a perder su trabajo si no se capacitan en el uso de la IA. Es probable que el mercado ocupacional se redireccione y los nuevos graduados se vuelquen más a ese tipo de formación. Sin embargo, el factor humano sigue siendo un valor importante por la confianza que deposita el paciente en el profesional médico que lo asesora y tranquiliza. Recordemos que en los tratamientos de fertilidad asistida esto es llevado a cabo más por los médicos especialistas en medicina reproductiva que por los embriólogos.


The medically assisted reproduction techniques do not escape the new tendency to automate medical processes due to the vertiginous advances of bioengineering. The main objective of automating in vitro fertilization is to be able to perform many more treatments at a lower cost. In addition, to better results are less the cycles to which patients should be submitted. An issue that emerges in the field of reproductive medicine is that artificial intelligence applications (AI) could quickly begin to be operated by people who have no specific knowledge in this branch of medicine. In turn, the number of biologists specialized in embryology necessary in laboratories could be diminished, who would lose their job if they are not trained in the use of AI. It is likely that the occupational market will be redirect and the new graduates turn more to that type of formation. However, the human factor remains an important value for the trust that the patient deposits in the medical professional who advises and reassures him. Recall that in assisted fertility treatments this is carried out more by doctors specializing in reproductive medicine than by embryologists


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Artificial Intelligence , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Bioengineering
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 45(3): 142-148, Mar. 2023. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1449713

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Abstract Objective To understand the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinical pregnancy rates and analyze factors that may have influenced their outcome. Methods This was a retrospective observational study conducted at a tertiary-care Brazilian fertility center. All fresh IVF and embryo warming cycles performed from March 11 to December 31, 2018-2021 were analyzed, and their data were used to calculate fertilization, embryo cleavage, cycle cancellation, embryo transfer (ET), and clinical pregnancy rates. Statistical tests were used to evaluate the alterations found. Logistic regression models were used to explore the association of the categorical variables with the observed clinical pregnancy rates. Data from 2018 and 2019 (prepandemic) and 2020 and 2021 (pandemic) were grouped. Results A total of 756 cycles were analyzed (n = 360 prepandemic and n = 396 pandemic). The age group of the patients, fertilization rates, and cleavage rates did not have significant differences (p > 0.05). There was a reduction in the percentage of fresh IVF and an increase in embryo warming cycles (p = 0.005) during the pandemic. There was also an increase in fresh cycle cancellations (p < 0.001) and a reduction in ET rates (p < 0.001). The pandemic had a negative impact on clinical pregnancy rates (p < 0.001) especially due to the increase in fresh cycle cancellations (p < 0.001). Conclusion Embryo warming cycles with subsequent frozen-thawed ET were presented as a viable alternative to continue assisted reproductive treatments against pandemic restrictions on fresh cycles, ensuring clinical pregnancy, albeit at a lower rate than that of the prepandemic period.


Resumo Objetivo Compreender os impactos da pandemia de COVID-19 nas taxas de gravidez clínica em fertilização in vitro (FIV) e analisar fatores que possam ter influenciado seu resultado. Métodos Foi realizado um estudo observacional retrospectivo em um centro brasileiro de reprodução assistida. Todos os ciclos de FIV com embriões frescos e descongelados realizados entre 11 de março e 31 de dezembro, 2018-2021 foram analisados, e seus dados utilizados para cálculo das taxas de fertilização, clivagem embrionária, cancelamento de ciclos, transferência de embriões (TE) e gravidez clínica. Testes estatísticos avaliaram significância das alterações encontradas e modelos de regressão logística exploraram associação das variáveis categóricas estudadas com as taxas de gravidez clínica observadas. Os dados de 2018 e 2019 (pré-pandemia) e 2020 e 2021 (pandemia) foram agrupados. Resultados Foram analisados um total de 756 ciclos (n = 360 na pré-pandemia e n = 396 na pandemia). A faixa etária das pacientes e as taxas de fertilização e de clivagem não tiveram alterações significativas (p > 0,05). Na pandemia, houve redução da porcentagem de ciclos de FIV com embriões frescos e aumento dos com descongelamento (p = 0,005). Também foi notado aumento das taxas de cancelamentos de ciclos com embriões frescos (p < 0,001) e redução do número de TEs (p < 0,001). A pandemia exerceu impacto negativo na taxa de gravidez clínica (p < 0,001), especialmente devido ao aumento de cancelamentos dos ciclos a fresco (p < 0,001). Conclusão Frente às limitações pandêmicas impostas aos ciclos com embriões frescos, os ciclos de descongelamento de embriões se apresentaram como alternativa viável à continuidade dos ciclos de FIV, garantindo gravidez clínica ainda que em taxas inferiores às do período pré-pandêmico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Fertilization in Vitro , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , COVID-19
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Femina ; 51(3): 154-160, 20230331.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1428722

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CONTEXTO CLÍNICO O câncer ginecológico afeta diretamente a fertilidade, pois o tratamento consiste na remoção cirúrgica do sistema reprodutor e/ou na sua exposição a agentes gonadotóxicos. Entretanto, pacientes em estádios iniciais e que estejam dentro de critérios estabelecidos podem ser tratadas com cirurgias conservadoras da fertilidade, com resultados oncológicos equivalentes aos dos tratamentos tradicionais. As técnicas de preservação da fertilidade, como criopreservação de oócitos, embriões e tecido ovariano, também podem ser oferecidas em algumas situações. A American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) publicou recomendações sobre a preservação de fertilidade, com o objetivo de aumentar a conscientização sobre o tema, e, juntamente com a American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), recomenda que pacientes em idade fértil com câncer passem por aconselhamento reprodutivo. Essas pacientes apresentam menores taxas de arrependimento, mesmo quando optam por desistir do tratamento conservador. O interesse na preservação da fertilidade aumentou nas últimas décadas, tanto pelo fato de as mulheres postergarem a gestação como pelo aumento da incidência de câncer em jovens. A taxa de incidência de todos os cânceres aumentou 29% entre 1973 e 2015 em adolescentes e adultos jovens de ambos os sexos. O câncer de colo uterino, em mulheres de 20-29 anos, aumentou anualmente em uma média de 10,3% entre 2000 e 2009. A omissão em orientar pacientes com câncer sobre as possibilidades de preservação da fertilidade pode gerar questionamentos futuros; em alguns países. isso já se configura má prática médica.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Fertility Preservation/methods , Genital Neoplasms, Female , Pregnancy Trimesters , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Reproductive Rights/ethics , Conservative Treatment/methods , Genital Neoplasms, Female/diagnostic imaging , Hormones/therapeutic use
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 45(1): 43-48, 2023.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1431618

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Abstract Physical and emotional burdens during the journey of infertile people through assisted reproductive technologies are sufficient to justify the efforts in developing patient-friendly treatment strategies. Thus, shorter duration of ovarian stimulation protocols and the need for less injections may improve adherence, prevent mistakes, and reduce financial costs. Therefore, the sustained follicle-stimulating action of corifollitropin alfa may be the most differentiating pharmacokinetic characteristic among available gonadotropins. In this paper, we gather the evidence on its use, aiming to provide the information needed for considering it as a first choice when a patient-friendly strategy is desired.


Resumo O desgaste físico e emocional durante a jornada de pessoas inférteis pelas tecnologias de reprodução assistida é suficiente para justificar esforços no desenvolvimento de estratégias de tratamento compassivas. Desta forma, a menor duração dos protocolos de estimulação ovariana e a necessidade de menos injeções podem melhorar a adesão, prevenir erros e reduzir custos financeiros. Portanto, a estimulação folicular sustentada da alfacorifolitropina parece ser a característica farmacocinética que melhor a diferencia das gonadotrofinas atualmente disponíveis no mercado. No presente artigo, reunimos evidências sobre seu uso, com o objetivo de fornecer as informações necessárias para considerá-la como primeira escolha quando se deseja uma estratégia amigável ao paciente.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Ovulation Induction , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
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Psicol. ciênc. prof ; 43: e252071, 2023. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1440790

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Este artigo analisou a percepção e os sentimentos de casais sobre o atendimento recebido nos serviços de saúde acessados em função de perda gestacional (óbito fetal ante e intraparto). O convite para a pesquisa foi divulgado em mídias sociais (Instagram e Facebook). Dos 66 casais que contataram a equipe, 12 participaram do estudo, cuja coleta de dados ocorreu em 2018. Os casais responderam conjuntamente a uma ficha de dados sociodemográficos e uma entrevista semiestruturada, realizada presencialmente (n=4) ou por videochamada (n=8). Os dados foram gravados em áudio e posteriormente transcritos. A Análise Temática indutiva das entrevistas identificou cinco temas: sentimento de impotência, iatrogenia vivida nos serviços, falta de cuidado em saúde mental, não reconhecimento da perda como evento com consequências emocionais negativas, e características do bom atendimento. Os achados demonstraram situações de violência, comunicação deficitária, desvalorização das perdas precoces, falta de suporte para contato com o bebê falecido e rotinas pouco humanizadas, especialmente durante a internação após a perda. Para aprimorar a assistência às famílias enlutadas, sugere-se qualificação profissional, ampliação da visibilidade do tema entre diferentes atores e reorganização dos serviços, considerando uma diretriz clínica para atenção ao luto perinatal, com destaque para o fortalecimento da inserção de equipes de saúde mental no contexto hospitalar.(AU)


This study analyzed couples' perceptions and feelings about pregnancy loss care (ante and intrapartum fetal death). A research invitation was published on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and data collection took place in 2018. Of the 66 couples who contacted the research team, 12 participated in the study by filling a sociodemographic questionnaire and answering a semi-structured interview in person (n=04) or by video call (n=08). All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and examined by Inductive Thematic Analysis, which identified five themes: feelings of impotence, iatrogenic experiences in health services, lack of mental health care, not recognizing pregnancy loss as an emotionally overwhelming event, and aspects of good healthcare. Analysis showed experiences of violence, poor communication, devaluation of early losses, lack of support for contact with the deceased baby, and dehumanizing routines, especially during hospitalization after loss. Professional qualification, extended pregnancy loss visibility among different stakeholders, and reorganization of health services are needed to improve the care offered to grieving families, considering a clinical guideline for perinatal grief care with emphasis on strengthening the insertion of mental health teams in the hospital context.(AU)


Este estudio analizó las percepciones y sentimientos de parejas sobre la atención recibida en los servicios de salud a los que accedieron debido a la pérdida del embarazo (muerte fetal ante e intraparto). La invitación al estudio se publicó en las redes sociales (Instagram y Facebook). De las 66 parejas que se contactaron con el equipo, 12 participaron en el estudio, cuya recolección de datos se realizó en 2018. Las parejas respondieron un formulario de datos sociodemográficos y realizaron una entrevista semiestructurada presencialmente (n=4) o por videollamada (n=08). Los datos se grabaron en audio para su posterior transcripción. El análisis temático inductivo identificó cinco temas: Sentimiento de impotencia, experiencias iatrogénicas en los servicios, falta de atención a la salud mental, falta de reconocimiento de la pérdida como un evento con consecuencias emocionales negativas y características de buena atención. Los hallazgos evidenciaron situaciones de violencia, comunicación deficiente, desvalorización de las pérdidas tempranas, falta de apoyo para el contacto con el bebé fallecido y rutinas poco humanizadas, especialmente durante la hospitalización tras la pérdida. Para mejorar la atención a las familias en duelo, se sugiere capacitación profesional, ampliación de la visibilidad del tema entre los diferentes actores y reorganización de los servicios, teniendo en cuenta una guía clínica para la atención del duelo perinatal, enfocada en fortalecer la inserción de los equipos de salud mental en el contexto hospitalario.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Pregnancy , Adult , Middle Aged , Child Health Services , Mental Health , Humanization of Assistance , Fetal Death , Pain , Parents , Pediatrics , Perinatology , Placenta Diseases , Prejudice , Prenatal Care , Psychology , Psychology, Medical , Public Policy , Quality of Health Care , Reproduction , Syndrome , Congenital Abnormalities , Torture , Uterine Contraction , Birth Injuries , Maternity Allocation , Labor, Obstetric , Trial of Labor , Adaptation, Psychological , Abortion, Spontaneous , Child Care , Maternal-Child Nursing , Refusal to Treat , Women's Health , Patient Satisfaction , Parenting , Parental Leave , Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation , Privacy , Depression, Postpartum , Credentialing , Affect , Crying , Curettage , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Access to Information , Ethics, Clinical , Humanizing Delivery , Abortion, Threatened , Denial, Psychological , Prenatal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena , Parturition , Labor Pain , Premature Birth , Prenatal Injuries , Fetal Mortality , Abruptio Placentae , Violence Against Women , Abortion , User Embracement , Ethics, Professional , Stillbirth , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Nuchal Cord , Resilience, Psychological , Reproductive Physiological Phenomena , Fear , Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications , Fertility , Fetal Diseases , Prescription Drug Misuse , Hope , Prenatal Education , Courage , Psychological Trauma , Professionalism , Psychosocial Support Systems , Frustration , Sadness , Respect , Psychological Distress , Obstetric Violence , Family Support , Obstetricians , Guilt , Health Services Accessibility , Hospitals, Maternity , Obstetric Labor Complications , Labor, Induced , Anger , Loneliness , Love , Midwifery , Mothers , Nursing Care
10.
Asian Journal of Andrology ; (6): 245-251, 2023.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-971006

ABSTRACT

Advanced paternal age has been overlooked, and its effect on fertility remains controversial. Previous studies have focused mainly on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles in men with oligozoospermia. However, few studies have reported on men with semen parameters within reference ranges. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective cohort study analyzing the reproductive outcomes of couples with non-male-factor infertility undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. In total, 381 cycles included were subgrouped according to paternal age (<35-year-old, 35-39-year-old, or ≥40-year-old), and maternal age was limited to under 35 years. Data on embryo quality and clinical outcomes were analyzed. The results showed that fertilization and high-quality embryo rates were not significantly different (all P > 0.05). The pregnancy rate was not significantly different in the 35-39-year-old group (42.0%; P > 0.05), but was significantly lower in the ≥40-year-old group (26.1%; P < 0.05) than that in the <35-year-old group (40.3%). Similarly, the implantation rate significantly decreased in the ≥40-year-old group (18.8%) compared with that in the <35-year-old group (31.1%) and 35-39-year-old group (30.0%) (both P < 0.05). The live birth rate (30.6%, 21.7%, and 19.6%) was not significantly different across the paternal age subgroups (<35-year-old, 35-39-year-old, and ≥40-year-old, respectively; all P > 0.05), but showed a declining trend. The miscarriage rate significantly increased in the 35-39-year-old group (44.8%) compared with that in the <35-year-old group (21.0%; P < 0.05). No abnormality in newborn birth weight was found. The results indicated that paternal age over 40 years is a key risk factor that influences the assisted reproductive technology success rate even with good semen parameters, although it has no impact on embryo development.


Subject(s)
Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Female , Humans , Male , Adult , Paternal Age , Retrospective Studies , Semen , Fertilization in Vitro , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Oligospermia
11.
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics ; (6): 519-526, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-981781

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the factors for the failure of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) through multifactorial unconditional Logistic regression analysis.@*METHODS@#A total of 3 410 pregnant women who had visited Dalian Women and Children Medical Group from July 2019 to June 2020 were selected as the study subjects and divided into first success NIPT group (n = 3 350) and first failed group (n = 60). Clinical data including age, weight, body mass index (BMI), gestational week, type of pregnancy (singleton/twin), history of delivery, heparin treatment, and conception method [natural conception/assisted reproductive technology (ART)] were collected. Independent sample t-test and Chi-square test were carried out for comparing the two groups, and multi-factorial unconditional Logistic regression analysis was carried out to explore the factors for the failure of NIPT, and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis was used to evaluate the diagnosis and predictive effects.@*RESULTS@#Among the 3 410 pregnant women, 3 350 were assigned to the first success NIPT group, and 60 were assigned to the first failed group, and the first-time failure rate was 1.76% (60/3 410). No significant difference was found in age, weight, BMI and method of conception between the two groups (P > 0.05). Compared with first success group, first failed group had lower sampling gestational weeks, lower proportion of women with previous history of delivery, and higher proportion of twin pregnancies and heparin treatment (P < 0.05). Multi-factorial unconditional Logistic regression analysis indicated that sampling gestational week (OR = 0.931, 95%CI: 0.845 ~ 1.026, P < 0.001) and history of heparin use (OR = 8.771, 95%CI: 2.708 ~ 28.409, P < 0.001) are independent factors for first failed NIPT. One-way unconditional Logistic regression analysis for sampling gestational weeks indicated that the regression equation for NIPT screening failure was Logit (P) = -9.867 + 0.319 × sampling gestational week, with the area under the ROC curve being 0.742, a Jordan index of 0.427, and a cutoff value of 16.36 weeks.@*CONCLUSION@#Gestational week and heparin treatment are independent factors for the first failed NIPT. A regression equation has been established and determined the optimal sampling gestational week to be 16.36 weeks, which may provide a reference for the timing of NIPT screening.


Subject(s)
Child , Pregnancy , Female , Humans , Logistic Models , Prenatal Diagnosis/methods , Pregnancy, Twin , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
12.
Aesthethika (Ciudad Autón. B. Aires) ; 18(1, n. esp): 37-42, jun, 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1510959

ABSTRACT

En la actualidad nos encontramos en un escenario social y económico totalmente diferente que hace 30 o 40 años, el acceso de las mujeres a la educación universitaria, su inserción en los diferentes ámbitos profesionales, e incluso el ritmo de vida que llevan hace que cada vez más mujeres decidan postergar sus proyectos parentales. Lo problemático aparece cuando deciden abordar el deseo de ser madres y aparecen cuestiones ligadas a lo biológico que no van a la par de los tiempos del deseo. Ante esta perspectiva, ¿con qué herramientas cuentan las mujeres para evitar de algún modo la hiancia que aparece entre deseo y biología? ¿Podemos pensar en las TRHA como nexo entre el deseo de hijo y las limitaciones biológicas del cuerpo? ¿Hay modo de evitar los emergentes psicológicos negativos que surgen ante los diagnósticos de infertilidad? En el siguiente trabajo se tomará el caso de la Doctora Helen Sharpe, personaje ficticio perteneciente a la serie New Amsterdam, con el fin de poder abordar los interrogantes planteados, y pensar como las TRHA funcionan no solo como nexo del deseo y la biología sino como un agente salutogénico, evitando o reduciendo los emergentes psicológicos negativos ante diagnósticos de infertilidad


Nowadays we find ourselves in a totally different social and economic scenario than 30 or 40 years ago, the access of women to university education, their insertion in different professional fields, and even the rhythm of life they lead makes more and more women decide to postpone their parental projects. The problem arises when they decide to address the desire to become mothers and issues related to the biological aspect appear that do not go hand in hand with the times of desire. In this perspective, what tools do women have to avoid the gap that appears between desire and biology? Can we think of ART as a link between the desire for a child and the biological limitations of the body? Is there a way to avoid the negative psychological emergents that arise in the face of infertility diagnoses? In the following paper we will take the case of Dr. Helen Sharpe, a fictional character from the series "New Amsterdam", in order to address the questions raised and to think about how the ART works not only as a link between desire and biology but also as a salutogenic agent, avoiding or reducing the negative psychological emergents in the face of infertility diagnoses


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Fertility Preservation , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
13.
Aesthethika (Ciudad Autón. B. Aires) ; 18(1, n. esp): 79-84, jun, 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1516858

ABSTRACT

En el presente trabajo nos proponemos visibilizar el padecimiento psíquico de las mujeres que atraviesan un cáncer ginecológico y que, además, deben hacer frente a la imposibilidad de gestar como consecuencia de la enfermedad. Y también reflexionar sobre el trabajo del psicólogo en este ámbito. Para cumplir con nuestro objetivo nos valdremos del episodio cinco de la segunda temporada de la serie televisiva estadounidense "New Amsterdam" (S2, E 5), estrenada en el año 2018 en Netflix, la plataforma de streaming estadounidense


In this paper we intend to make visible the psychological suffering of women who go through a gynecological cancer and who, in addition, must face the impossibility of gestating as a result of the disease. And also reflect on the work of the psychologist in this area. To meet our goal, we will use episode five of the second season of the American television series "New Amsterdam" (S2, E 5), premiered in 2018 on Netflix, the American streaming platform


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Uterine Neoplasms , General Surgery , Surrogate Mothers , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Drug Therapy , Psycho-Oncology
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Aesthethika (Ciudad Autón. B. Aires) ; 18(1, n. esp): 25-35, jun, 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1510940

ABSTRACT

La ficción comparte cada día una frontera más difusa con la realidad. Las técnicas de reproducción humana asistida son un tipo de biotecnología que se hace realidad en los escenarios reales y ficcionales permitiéndoles a muchas personas cumplir su deseo de formar una familia. Sin embargo, tales técnicas no están libres de obstáculos, uno de ellos es la mismísima subjetividad humana como horizonte de decisiones bioéticas. La cuestión del vínculo biológico con la progenie es algo tan arraigado que dificulta pensar en vínculos filiales por fuera de la biología. A continuación, se analizarán dos capítulos de la serie "New Amsterdam" en los que se evidencia cómo los vínculos de parentesco se ven trastocados por la irrupción de las técnicas de reproducción asistida. Asimismo, observamos el impacto subjetivo que éstas generan en los personajes de la tira que son médicos, de diferentes especialidades, que se encuentran con dilemas bioéticos vinculados al comienzo de la vida. El encargado de intervenir en estos escenarios es el psicólogo de planta del Hospital "Iggy" quien a su vez tiene una pareja igualitaria y ha formado una familia con él. Estas dos intervenciones que hemos recortado de la serie muestran la operatorio del psicólogo tendientes a permitir un cambio en las posiciones iniciales enfrentadas y una solución satisfactoria para los implicados


Fiction shares a more diffuse border with reality every day. Assisted human reproduction techniques are a type of biotechnology that becomes a reality in real and fictional settings, allowing many people to fulfill their desire to start a family. However, such techniques are not free of obstacles, one of them is the very human subjectivity as a horizon of bioethical decisions. The question of the biological bond with progeny is something so ingrained that it is difficult to think of filial bonds outside of biology. Next, two chapters of the series "New Amsterdam" will be analyzed in which it is evident how kinship ties are disrupted by the irruption of assisted reproduction techniques. Likewise, we observe the subjective impact that these generate on the characters in the strip who are doctors, from different specialties, who encounter bioethical dilemmas linked to the beginning of life. The person in charge of intervening in these scenarios is the staff psychologist at Hospital "Iggy" who in turn has an equal partner and has formed a family with him. These two interventions that we have cut out of the series show the psychologist's operation tending to allow a change in the initial opposing positions and a satisfactory solution for those involved


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Psychology , Bioethics , Biotechnology/methods , Family
15.
Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol. (En línea) ; 87(2): 90-96, abr. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388724

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Describir las tasas de recién nacidos vivos (RNV) y embarazo de la terapia de reproducción médicamente asistida de baja complejidad del Centro de Reproducción Humana de la Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile. MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo de todos los ciclos de estimulación ovárica controlada con inseminación intrauterina (IIU) completados, entre los años 2011 y 2019. Se evaluaron las características clínicas basales y los resultados en IIU homólogas y heterólogas según el ciclo inseminado, la causa de infertilidad, el rango etario y el índice de masa corporal (IMC). El desenlace principal fue la tasa de RNV por ciclo inseminado. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 1415 ciclos en 700 parejas. La tasa acumulativa de RNV fue del 19,6%, un 18,3% en IIU homóloga y un 39,0% en IIU heteróloga. La tasa de RNV fue del 10,0% al primer ciclo, del 5,8% al segundo ciclo y del 3,7% al tercer o más ciclos. Al separar por IIU heteróloga, esta aumenta al 24,4% al primer ciclo y al 14,6% al segundo ciclo. La tasa de RNV es significativamente mejor en pacientes menores de 35 años (23,7%) y con IMC < 29 (20,8%). CONCLUSIONES: El tratamiento de baja complejidad en pacientes infértiles es una opción terapéutica vigente con una aceptable tasa de RNV por ciclo inseminado. Los resultados están influenciados por la edad y por el IMC.


OBJECTIVE: To describe the rates of live newborns (LNB) and pregnancy of the low complexity therapy of the Centre for Human Reproduction of Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile. METHOD: Retrospective study of all cycles of controlled ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination (IUI) completed between 2011-2019. The baseline clinical characteristics and results in homologous and heterologous IUI were evaluated according to inseminated cycle, cause of infertility, age range and body mass index (BMI). The main outcome was rate of LNB per inseminated cycle. RESULTS: 1415 cycles were studied in 700 couples. The cumulative rate of LNB was 19.6%, 18.3% in homologous IUI and 39.0% in heterologous IUI. The LNB rate was 10.0% at the first cycle, 5.8% at the second cycle, 3.7% at the third or more cycles. When separating by heterologous IUI, it increases to 24.4% in the first cycle and 14.6% in the second cycle. The LNB rate is significantly better in patients under 35 years of age (23.7%) and with a BMI less than 29 (20.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Treatment of low complexity in selected infertile patients is a current therapeutic option with an acceptable rate of LNB per inseminated cycle. The results are influenced by age and BMI.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Birth Rate , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Infertility/therapy , Ovulation Induction , Insemination, Artificial , Body Mass Index , Retrospective Studies , Age Factors , Pregnancy Rate , Live Birth
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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol. (En línea) ; 87(1): 62-67, feb. 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388710

ABSTRACT

Resumen El concepto de familia ha cambiado con los años y la constitución de los hogares en Chile ya no es la misma que hace un siglo. Las familias diversas en nuestro país han existido durante toda la vida, pero el conocimiento de cómo se han constituido y la existencia de un catastro en Chile son escasos. El objetivo de esta revisión es mostrar cómo se han constituido las familias diversas en Chile, cómo ha sido el acceso de estas a las técnicas de reproducción asistida, cuál ha sido la política del Estado y las aseguradoras de salud (Fonasa e Isapres) en las coberturas, y qué ha pasado con la legislación a lo largo de los años que ha facilitado la constitución de nuevas familias. Por otra parte, se pretende mostrar cuáles son las barreras al acceso por parte de las familias diversas y la necesidad de una ley de reproducción asistida que permita el acceso a todas las personas independientemente de su estado civil, orientación sexual o identidad de género, y que proteja a todos los nacidos chilenos por igual.


Abstract The image of a typical family has changed in recent years, as the makeup of households in Chile is no longer the same as decades ago. While gender and sexual diverse families in our country have always existed, there is a scarcity of reliable data. We review the evolution of the makeup of these diverse families in Chile and their access to assisted reproduction techniques. We also review national policies and health insurance coverage by both governmental and private carriers (Fonasa and Isapres) and how changes in legislation over the years have facilitated the constitution of these families. We outline barriers to access assisted reproduction techniques and the need for further legislative action to guarantee access to all citizens regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.


Subject(s)
Humans , Family , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Gender Diversity , Health Services Accessibility , Public Policy , Single Person , Fertilization in Vitro , Chile
18.
Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 44(1): 19-24, Jan. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1365674

ABSTRACT

Abstract Objective To evaluate whether there is an effect of the physician who transfers the embryos on pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI) treatment. Methods A total of 757 participants were analyzed between 2012 and 2017. Participants were classified according to 3 physicians who transferred the embryos: ([group 1=164 patients]; [group 2=233 patients]; [group 3=360 patients]). Baseline parameters and IVF-ICSI outcomes were compared between the groups. Results No differences were determined between the groups regarding the baseline parameters (age, age subgroups [20-29, 30-39, and ≥ 40 years old)], body mass index (BMI), smoking status, infertility period, cause of infertility, baseline follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol (E2), thyroid stimulating hormone, prolactin levels, antral follicle count, duration of stimulation, stimulation protocol, gonadotropin dose required, maximum E2 levels, progesterone levels, endometrial thickness on human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration and transfer days (p>0.05). The numbers of oocytes retrieved,metaphase II (MII), 2 pronucleus (2PN), transferred embryo, fertilization rate, day ofembryo transfer, the catheter effect and embryo transfer technique, and clinical pregnancy rates (CPRs) were also comparable between the groups (p>0.05). Conclusion Our data suggests that the physician who transfers the embryos has no impact on CPRs in patients who have undergone IVF-ICSI, but further studies with more participants are required to elucidate this situation.


Resumo Objetivo Avaliar se há ou não efeito do médico que realiza a transferência de embriões nas taxas de gravidez no tratamento com fertilização in vitro-injeção intracitoplasmática de espermatozoide (FIV-ICSI, na sigla em inglês). Métodos Um total de 757 participantes foram analisados entre 2012 e 2017. Os participantes foram classificados de acordo com 3 médicos que transferiram os embriões: ([grupo 1=164 pacientes]; [grupo 2=233 pacientes]; [grupo 3=360 pacientes]). Parâmetros basais e resultados de FIV-ICSI foram comparados entre os grupos. Resultados Nenhuma diferença foi determinada entre os grupos nos parâmetros basais (idade, subgrupos de idade [20-29, 30-39 e ≥ 40 anos)], índice de massa corporal (IMC), tabagismo, período de infertilidade, causa da infertilidade, hormônio folículo estimulante basal , hormônio luteinizante, estradiol (E2), hormônio estimulador da tireoide, níveis de prolactina, contagem de folículos antrais, duração da estimulação, protocolo de estimulação, dose de gonadotrofina necessária, níveis máximos de E2, níveis de progesterona e espessura endometrial na administração de hCG e nos dias de transferência (p>0,05). O número de oócitos recuperados, MII e 2PN, embrião transferido, taxa de fertilização, dia da transferência do embrião, o efeito do cateter e a técnica de transferência de embrião e taxas clínicas de gravidez (RCPs) também foram comparáveis entre os grupos (p>0,05). Conclusão Nossos dados sugerem que o médico que transfere os embriões não tem impacto sobre as RCPs em pacientes que se submeteram a FIV-ICSI, mas mais estudos com mais participantes são necessários para elucidar esta situação.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Rate , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Embryo Transfer
19.
Femina ; 50(5): 296-300, 2022.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1380708

ABSTRACT

O Conselho Federal de Medicina acaba de editar a Resolução nº 2.294/2021, publicada em 15 de junho de 2021, que aponta normas para a utilização das técnicas de reprodução assistida. Apesar de o propósito ser o aperfeiçoamento das práticas e a observância aos princípios éticos e bioéticos para trazer maior segurança e eficácia a tratamentos e procedimentos médicos, repete inconstitucionalidades das normatizações pretéritas e impõe mais restrições ao sonho das pessoas de ter filhos. Desse modo, mais do que avanços, o novo regramento provoca um retrocesso que não se coaduna com a garantia constitucional e legal que assegura o livre planejamento familiar.(AU)


The Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine has just edited the Resolution nº 2.294/2021, published on June 15, 2021, which sets out rules for the use of assisted reproduction techniques. Although the purpose is to improve practices and observe ethical and bioethical principles to bring greater safety and efficacy to medical treatments and procedures, it repeats the unconstitutionalities of past regulations and imposes more restrictions on people's dreams of having children. In this way, more than advances, the new regulation provokes a setback that is not consistent with the constitutional and legal guarantees of free family planning.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Pregnancy , Professional Review Organizations/legislation & jurisprudence , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted/legislation & jurisprudence , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted/ethics , Brazil , Constitution and Bylaws , Resolutions/legislation & jurisprudence , Reproductive Rights , Family Development Planning
20.
Afr. j. reprod. health ; 26(7): 1-11, 2022. tables, figures
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1381698

ABSTRACT

Cryopreservation, the most popular way to preserve human sperm, led to a significant decline in sperm motility. Here, we tried to introduce a new method to store sperm without freezing. Different concentrations of genistein were added to liquid preserved sperm. We investigated the effects of supplementation on sperm total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC), glutathione(GSH), methane dicarboxylic aldehyde (MDA), acrosomal enzyme activity, and fertilization ability of sperm. The effects of liquid storage and cryopreservation on sperm parameters were also compared. IVF medium supplemented with genistein (20µmol L-1 ) maintained sperm motility for up to 11 days. The addition of genistein led to a decrease in reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation that demonstrated an effective improvement in sperm motility and decreased the MDA production and maintained the GSH content and enhanced the oxidative stress resistance ability of the sperm during liquid storage. The storage sperm were used for intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI) into human oocytes and activated oocytes successfully. Sperm stored in liquid medium containing genistein was superior to sperm stored in liquid nitrogen in terms of antioxidant stress and fertilization ability. We confirmed that genistein could be used as an antioxidant for the liquid storage of sperm. Sperm stored in an IVF medium with genistein could avoid cryodamage, which may become an alternative option in assisted reproduction technology. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[7]: 72-82)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Sperm Motility , Antioxidants , Semen Preservation , Fusion Proteins, gag-onc , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
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