This is an observational study. The main aim is to determine the expression of potential biomarker genes in the cumulus cells isolated from individual oocytes in two patient cohorts: recombinant human Follicle Stimulating Hormone(hFSH) and recombinant hFSH:human Luteinizing Hormone(r-hLH) ratio 2:1. Algorithms from gene combinations will be identified that predict embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
137
Explorative study of cumulus cells gene expression in relation to the patient treatment and oocyte competence.
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Jette, Belgium
Normalized messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression
Normalized mRNA levels of biomarker genes that are assessed in cumulus cells by reverse transcription quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) for each oocyte.
Time frame: 3 years after study start
Meiosis II Oocyte rate
The number of meiosis II oocytes (nominator) divided by the total number of oocytes retrieved (denominator)
Time frame: Day 0 of embryo collection
Normal fertilization rate
The number of fertilized oocytes on Day 1 (presence of 2 pronuclei (2PN) and the second polar body (2PB) assessed at 17 ± 1 h postinsemination, as a function of all cumulus-oocytes complexes (COCs) inseminated
Time frame: Day 1 of embryo culture
Day 5 good-quality embryo rate
Defined as the proportion of 2PN zygotes which are good-quality blastocysts on Day 5
Time frame: Day 5 of embryo culture
Embryo utilization rate
Defined as the number of embryos (or blastocysts) suitable for transfer or cryopreservation as a function of the number of normally fertilized (2PN) oocytes observed on Day 1
Time frame: Day 5 of embryo culture
Biochemical pregnancy rate
A pregnancy diagnosed only by the detection of beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine
Time frame: Day 10 after embryo transfer
Fetal heart beat positive implantation rate
Rate refers to the proportion of fetal heartbeats detected relative to the number of embryos transferred
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: Week 5-6 after embryo transfer
Clinical pregnancy rate
Pregnancy diagnosed by ultrasonographic or clinical documentation of at least one fetus with a discernible heartbeat in gestational week 6 to 8
Time frame: Week 5-6 after embryo transfer
Ongoing pregnancy rate
The presence of gestational sacs with fetal heart beat detected by transvaginal ultrasound examination in gestational week 10 to 11
Time frame: Week 10-11 after embryo transfer
Miscarriage rate
The spontaneous loss of an intra-uterine pregnancy prior to 22 completed weeks of gestational age. In this study we capture spontaneous miscarriage till gestational week 12.
Time frame: Week 12 after embryo transfer