Técnica de doble disparo (doubble trigger) en pacientes normorrespondedoras con bajo porcentaje de ovocitos maduros / Doubble Trigger in patients with a normal response with a low percentage of mature oocytes

Resumen OBJETIVO: Evaluar el efecto del doble disparo en pacientes con un ciclo previo con menos de 65% de ovocitos maduros respecto de los ovocitos capturados, en una población con respuesta normal a la inducción de la ovulación con hCG recombinante o urinaria. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de cohorte, prospectivo, efectuado en pacientes con diagnóstico de infertilidad, en tratamiento con fertilización in vitro, evaluadas en el Centro Mexicano de Fertilidad (Hospital Ángeles Lomas) entre 2017 y 2019. El tratamiento se llevó a cabo en la misma paciente, en cuyo ciclo previo convencional con esquema de antagonista e inducción de la ovulación con hCG tuvo respuesta ovárica subóptima y captura ovocitaria con menos de 65% en fase M2 (Grupo 1). Posteriormente se les indicó un segundo ciclo con el mismo esquema de gonadotropinas e inducción de la ovulación con doble disparo: acetato de triptorelina 1 mg + 5000 UI de hCG urinaria 40 y 34 horas previas a la captura (Grupo 2). Se evaluaron el porcentaje y la cantidad de ovocitos capturados en fase M2. RESULTADOS: Se registraron 34 pacientes en quienes se llevaron a cabo 68 ciclos. La cantidad de ovocitos capturados fue mayor en el grupo 2 (agonista de GnRH + hCG urinaria; p = 0.03). El doble disparo aumentó el porcentaje de ovocitos maduros (65.4 ± 21.3 vs 74.6 ± 20.2; p = 0.07). CONCLUSIONES: La técnica de doble disparo es valiosa para el tratamiento de pacientes con captura de ovocitos deficiente, aun con desarrollo folicular normal y concentraciones de estradiol adecuadas y óptimas de hCG el día de la captura. Se requieren estudios prospectivos de gran tamaño para dilucidar la recomendación mencionada de la técnica de "doble disparo".

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of double trigger in patients with a previous cycle with less than 65% of mature oocytes compared to the captured oocytes, in a normorresponding population with induction of ovulation with recombinant or urinary hCG. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective cohort study, conducted in patients diagnosed with infertility, treated with in vitro fertilization, evaluated at the Mexican Fertility Center (Hospital Angeles Lomas) between 2017 and 2019. The treatment was carried out in the same patient, in whose previous conventional cycle with antagonist scheme and induction of ovulation with hCG had suboptimal ovarian response and oocyte capture with less than 65% in M2 phase (Group 1). Subsequently, a second cycle was performed with the same scheme of gonadotropins and induction of ovulation with double shot: 1 mg triptorelin acetate + 5000 IU of urinary hCG 40 and 34 hours prior to capture (Group 2 or double trigger). Percentage and quantity of oocytes captured in M2 phase were evaluated. RESULTS: 34 patients were registered, in whom 68 cycles were performed. The number of oocytes captured was greater in group 2 (agonist of GnRH + urinary hCG; p = 0.03). The double shot increased the percentage of mature oocytes 65.4 ± 21.3 vs 74.6 ± 20.2 (p = 0.07). CONCLUSIONS: The double trigger technique is valuable for the treatment of patients with poor oocyte capture, even with normal follicular development and adequate and optimal hCG estradiol concentrations on the day of capture. Large prospective studies are required to elucidate the aforementioned recommendation of the "double shot" technique.

Correlación entre las concentraciones séricas de hormona antimülleriana y la edad de la mujer con la tasa de recuperación ovular y embarazo / Correlation of the serum levels of Anti-müllerian Hormone and woman age with the rate of ovular recovery and Pregnancy

Resumen OBJETIVO: Evaluar los desenlaces en la recuperación de ovocitos y la tasa de embarazo en pacientes en protocolo de fertilización in vitro de acuerdo con las concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana y la edad de la mujer. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio restrospectivo, transversal, comparativo y observacional efectuado en pacientes en tratamiento de fertilización in vitro en un centro privado de reproducción asistida (enero 2013-enero 2018). La población se dividió en grupo 1 (concentraciones menores de 1 ng/mL de hormona antimülleriana) y grupo B (concentraciones mayores de 1 ng/mL de hormona antimülleriana) para determinar la asociación entre la edad y las concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana y la respuesta a la cantidad de ovocitos recuperados y tasa de embarazo; estos grupos se subdividieron por edades (≤ 29, 30-34, 35-39 y ≥ 40 años). RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 282 pacientes de las que se eliminaron 35 por expediente incompleto; quedaron 247; 93 en el grupo 1 y 154 en el grupo 2. En el grupo 1 se recuperaron 4.61 vs 7.9 ovocitos (p < 0.001). En las pacientes menores de 29 años con concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana menores de 1 ng/mL la cantidad promedio de ovocitos recuperados fue mayor: 7.8 ovocitos versus los otros grupos de edad con menos de 1 ng/mL. La tasa de embarazo en las pacientes con concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana mayores de 1 ng/mL fue mayor en los grupos de edad menores de 29 años y de 30 a 34 años (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONES: Independientemente de la edad, cuando las concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana son mayores de 1 ng/mL se logra recuperar mayor cantidad de ovocitos que en quienes tienen menos de esa concentración. Las pacientes menores de 35 años con concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana mayores de 1 ng/mL tienen mayor tasa de embarazo que las de menos de 1 ng/mL. Cuando la edad de la mujer es mayor de 35 años las concentraciones de hormona antimülleriana no influyen en las tasas de embarazo.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the outcomes in oocyte retrieval and the pregnancy rate in patients under in vitro fertilization protocol according to anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations and the age of the woman. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective, cross-sectional, comparative and observational study carried out in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment in a private assisted reproduction center (January 2013- January 2018). The population was divided into group 1 (lower concentrations of 1 ng / mL of antimülleriana hormone) and group B (concentrations higher than 1 ng / mL of antimülleriana hormone) to determine the association between the age and the antimülleriana hormone concentrations and the answer to the amount of recovered oocytes and pregnancy rate; these groups were subdivided by age (≤ 29, 30-34, 35-39 and ≥ 40 years). RESULTS: We studied 282 patients, of which 35 were eliminated due to incomplete records; there were 247; 93 in group 1 and 154 in group 2. In group 1, 4.61 vs 7.9 oocytes were recovered (p <0.001). In patients younger than 29 years old with antimüllerian hormone concentrations lower than 1 ng / mL, the average number of oocytes retrieved was higher: 7.8 oocytes versus the other age groups with less than 1 ng / mL. The pregnancy rate in patients with antimüllerian hormone concentrations greater than 1 ng / mL was higher in the age groups under 29 years and 30 to 34 years (p <0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Regardless of age, when antimüllerian hormone concentrations are greater than 1 ng/mL, more oocytes are recovered than in those less than that concentration. Patients younger than 35 years old with antimüllerian hormone concentrations lower than 1 ng/mL have a higher pregnancy rate than those less than 1 ng/mL. When the age of the woman is over 35 years old, anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations do not influence pregnancy rates.

Valor de la cuenta folicular antral como predictor de éxito en ciclos de fertilización in vitro / Value of the antral follicular count as a predictor of success in in vitro fertilization cycles

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: La asociación entre pruebas de reserva ovárica y respuesta a la estimulación está debidamente establecida aunque su capacidad para predecir embarazo clínico y recién nacido vivo es limitada. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la utilidad clínica de la cuenta folicular antral para predecir embarazo clínico y recién nacido vivo. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de cohorte, retrospectivo, efectuado en el Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, entre 2011 y 2016 en ciclos de fertilización in vitro en fresco. Se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico de infertilidad a quienes se efectuó, in vitro, transferencia de embriones en fresco. Variables de estudio: edad, cuenta folicular antral, concentración basal de FSH y cantidad de ovocitos capturados. Se elaboró un modelo de regresión logística. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el programa Statistic Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Se consideró significativa la probabilidad de error alfa menor de 5%. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 923 ciclos de fertilización in vitro. La cuenta folicular antral tiene predicción para detectar embarazo clínico con un área bajo la curva ROC de 0.59 y para recién nacido vivo de 0.57. El número óptimo con mayor porcentaje de embarazo clínico (9%) y recién nacido vivo (10.4%) tuvo cuenta folicular antral ≥ 8. CONCLUSIONES: Cuando la cuenta folicular antral es más o menos mayor de 8 folículos se espera mayor cantidad de embarazos clínicos y de recién nacidos.

Abstract BACKGROUND: The association between ovarian reserve test and ovarian response is well established, however, its ability to predict clinical pregnancy and the live birth is limited. OBJETIVE: Evaluate the clinical usefulness of the antral follicle count (AFC) to predict clinical pregnancy and live newborn. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort study was made. In fresh IVF cycles, performed at INPer between 2011-2016. Including patients diagnosed with infertility, who underwent in vitro fertilization with fresh embryo transfer. The study variables were age, antral follicle count, basal FSH concentration and number of oocytes captured. A binary logistic regression model was performed. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the statistical analysis. The probability of error alpha <5% was considered significant. RESULTS: A total of 923 in vitro fertilization cycles were included. The antral follicle count has a prediction for clinical pregnancy (ABC 0.59) and live birth (ABC 0.57). The optimal cut-off value with the highest percentage of clinical pregnancy (9%) and live birth (10.4%) was presented with a CFA ≥ 8. A higher pregnancy rate is reported when there is a follicular count above ≥8 follicles. CONCLUSIONS: It is expected the highest number of clinical pregnancy and live birth when the antral follicle count is for ≥8 follicles.

[Assessment of progesterone levels on the day of the hCG administration as a predictor of success of antagonist stimulation protocols for IVF]. / Evaluación de la concentración de progesterona el día de la administración de hCG como predictor de éxito en protocolos de estimulación con antagonista para fertilización in vitro.

BACKGROUND: There are reports of deleterious effect when progesterone concentration is high during the follicular phase in cycles of in vitro fertilization. In our environment has not carried out a study to evaluate the pregnancy rate compared with progesterone concentration on the day of application of hCG. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pregnancy rate and outcome of in vitro fertilization cycle according to serum progesterone concentration on the day of application of hCG. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study of 486 cycles of in vitro fertilization was done in the Centro Mexicano de Fertilidad of CEPAM (Hospital Angeles de las Lomas) from January 2009 to February 2014. We included all cases where it was used a stimulation protocol GnRH antagonist flexible scheme. RESULTS: When levels of progesterone are high, those of estradiol are also high and the number of retrieved oocytes and oocyte quality are lower. There was no difference in the percentage of fertilization, but at higher concentration of progesterone lower percentage of embryonic segmentation. Difference was recorded in the pregnancy rate only when progesterone concentration on the day of hCG application was > 4 ng/mL. CONCLUSION: Pregnancy rate decreases when the concentration of progesterone on the day of hCG application is ≥ 4 ng/mL.

[Effect of sexual abstinence on pregnancy rates after an intrauterine insemination]. / Efecto de la abstinencia sexual en las tasas de embarazo posterior a inseminación intrauterine.

BACKGROUND: There are many studies showing that more days of sexual abstinence increased sperm concentration, however, the direct influence between the days of abstinence and pregnancy rates has not been evaluated. The usual recommendation is 3-4 days prior to intrauterine insemination; this based on the interval that maximizes the number of motile sperm in the ejaculate. There are some reports with better success rate when abstinence is less than three days. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pregnancy rate post-intrauterine insemination according to days of sexual abstinence prior to obtaining semen sample. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective, observational and transversal study in patients attending the Mexican Center for Fertility (CEPAM) to intrauterine insemination. For analysis patients were grouped by age group, success rate and days of sexual abstinence. Continuous variables are reported as means and standard deviations; to determine statistical significance univariate logistic regression was performed. Categorical variables were evaluated in frequencies and percentages. The calculations were performed using JMP software program. RESULTS: 3,123 couples were included and increased success rate for intrauterine insemination was obtained with less than seven days of sexual abstinence. The rate of sperm retrieval is inversely proportional to the days of abstinence. CONCLUSION: A better pregnancy rate in intrauterine insemination was achieved with less than seven days of sexual abstinence and sperm retrieval rate was also recorded with fewer days of abstinence.

[Unselective single embryo transfer: chances of pregnancy related to operator experience]. / Transferencia no selectiva de embrón único: posibilidades de embarazo relacionadas con la experiencia del operador.

BACKGROUND: Selection of best quality embryo aims to achieve higher success rate, the pregnancy is unique and therefore obstetric risks are reduced. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pregnancy rate with no transfer of selected single embryo (TSSE) three days versus the experience of the physician performing the embryo transfer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective, cross-sectional observational study in 159 patients Mexican Fertility Center in CEPAM protocol in vitro fertilization any indication, other ovulatory disorders and who was only possible obtain an embryo to be transferred in three day. For the analysis were grouped according to age, number of cells of the embryo transfer day and the doctor performed. Continuous variables are reported as means and standard deviations and univariate logistic regression was performed to determine statistical significance. Categorical variables were evaluated in frequencies and percentages. The calculations were performed with the software JMP. RESULTS: Protocol of single-embryo transfer not selected in three day pregnancy rate of 17% was obtained, with lower rates in women over 40 years of age and older embryos of more than 9 cells but also higher rate abortion. More experienced doctors achieved better pregnancy rates. CONCLUSION: This is the first study in Mexican population to assess the possibility of pregnancy with single embryo transfer in selected post-harvest with a three day success rate of 17% and first-order variables: number of cells on the day of transfer and experience of the physician who performed the procedure.

[Prevalence of clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy in a pregnant women population]. / Prevalencia de hipotiroidismo clínico y subclínico durante la gestación en una población de mujeres embarazadas.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of hypothyroidism during pregnancy in a group of pregnant patients attending antenatal care at the National Institute of Perinatology and to meet cases not detected by universal screening. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Was conducted from October 2012 to March 2013, in a group of pregnant patients attending to National Institute of Perinatology, thyroid profile was performed according to the recom- mendations of the American Thyroid Association. Patients were referred to endocrinology consultation and treatment was started in case of abnormal thyroid profile. We used central tendency and non-parametric measures for description of the sample. RESULTS: The prevalence of thyroid disease in pregnancy was 33.9% (n = 37), 12.8% (n = 14) with clinical hypothyroidism and 21.1% (n = 23) subclinical hypothyroidism. The 87.1% (n = 95) of patients reported at least one symptom or risk factor history for thyroid disease, only 12.8% (n = 14), had no history or symptoms related to thyroid disease. There is no relationship between a history or symptoms reported and the presence of thyroid disease. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of thyroid clinical and subclinical disease is greater than that reported in the literature. There is not relationship with each risk factor for thyroid disease. Perform universal screening detects almost twice thyroid disease during pregnancy.

[Future reproductive ability in post-treatment Asherman's syndrome patients]. / Futuro reproductivo en pacientes con síndrome de Asherman postratamiento.

BACKGROUND: Hysteroscopy is the best approach for the management of Asherman syndrome with reproductive purposes, since it allows a quick diagnosis and treatment of partial or total uterine adhesions. However, there are a few studies on the reproductive outcome in patients with Asherman's syndrome. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the results of adherenciolisis hysteroscopy in women with Asherman's syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a cohort study of thirty-nine patients diagnosed with Asherman's syndrome and who underwent surgical hysteroscopic adherenciolisis by bipolar energy through the period from 2006 to June 2011. RESULTS: Thirty-nine cases were reviewed. All patients restored their menstrual cycle in the course of the first three months after surgery. The pregnancy rate after hysteroscopic treatment was 71.7% (28/39), with a son living at home in 28.2% of the cases (11/39). There was no statistical difference to achieve term pregnancy based on a cut-off point at 35 years of age. A history of menstrual pattern before hysteroscopy was associated with perinatal success. All pregnancies were achieved spontaneously within the first year after the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Spontaneous pregnancy is possible after hysteroscopic adherenciolisis in Asherman's Syndrome. It confirms the viability of using bipolar energy to restore the size and shape of the uterine cavity with minimal endometrial damage and with an exclusive reproductive purpose.