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Open AccessRelationship between risk factors for infertility in women and lead, cadmium, and arsenic blood levels: a cross-sectional study from Taiwan
The World Health Organization reported that more than 10 % of women are severely affected by infertility, making the condition a major worldwide public health problem. Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As)...
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Abnormally low expression of connexin 37 and connexin 43 in subcutaneously transplanted cryopreserved mouse ovarian tissue
To analyze the gap junction proteins connexin 37 (Cx37) and connexin 43 (Cx43) after subcutaneous transplantation of cryopreserved mouse ovarian tissue.
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Blastocyst Development After Cryopreservation and Subcutaneous Transplantation of Mouse Ovarian Tissue
Purpose To investigate follicle survival and developmental potential with IVF of cryopreserved, subcutaneously transplanted mouse ovarian tissue.
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Effect of prolonged intermittent hypoxia and exercise training on glucose tolerance and muscle GLUT4 protein expression in rats
We compared the chronic effect of intermittent hypoxia and endurance training on the glucose tolerance and GLUT4 protein expression in rat skeletal muscle. Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were matched for weigh...
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Tubal Pregnancy Following Tubal Embryo Transfer into the Contralateral Fallopian Tube
Ectopic and heterotopic pregnancy may occur with increased frequency following assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures. In addition, there may be unusual sites of implantation, which may cause atypic...
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Interactive effect of exercise training and growth hormone administration on glucose tolerance and muscle GLUT4 protein expression in rats
The insulin-resistance effect of growth hormone (GH) administration has been frequently reported. The present study investigated the effect of GH administration on glucose tolerance and muscle GLUT4 protein ex...
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Estradiol Level on Day 9 as a Predictor of Risk for Ovarian Hyperresponse During Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
Purpose : To investigate the estradiol (E2) level in the mid-follicular phase during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) and evaluate it as a predictor of a high risk for ovarian hyperresponse.
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Poor Response of Ovaries with Endometrioma Previously Treated with Cystectomy to Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
Purpose : To compare ovarian response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) between normal ovaries and ovaries previously treated surgically for unilateral ovarian endometrioma.
