Prospective evaluation of automated follicle monitoring in 58 in vitro fertilization cycles: follicular volume as a new indicator of oocyte maturity

Rodríguez-Fuentes, Adela; Hernández, Jairo; Garcia-Guzman, R.; Chinea, E.; Iaconianni, L.; Palumbo, Angela

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.02.058

Cited by 35 publications

(42 citation statements)

References 7 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The most accurate prediction of the number of more mature oocytes by our model results from the number follicles with a larger volume (>1.0 cm 3 ). The threshold of a follicular volume of 0.6 cm 3 for predicting oocyte yield, as found in previous studies [16], is not confirmed by our results. Of interest was our observation of the difference between stimulation protocols in predicting the number of mature oocytes (fig.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 83%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Follicle Measurements Using Sonography-Based Automated Volume Count Accurately Predict the Yield of Mature Oocytes in In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycles

Vandekerckhove

Vansteelandt²,

Gerris³

et al. 2013

Gynecol Obstet Invest

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Aims: We define criteria to predict the number of mature oocytes using automated three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound follicle measurements. Methods: Fifty in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection patients underwent automated 3D echographic monitoring by a single researcher following the stimulation procedure. Classic criteria for triggering oocyte maturation as defined in the literature were utilized. 3D parameters, including the follicular volume and follicle diameter calculated from the volume measurement, were related to the oocyte count, mature oocyte count and the number of observed fertilized oocytes. Results: We found that when oocyte maturation was induced, 55% of the total follicles with a diameter of at least 10 mm had a volume of at least 1.5 cm³. The number of mature eggs that were retrieved was correlated with the number of follicles observed with a volume of at least 1 cm³ or a calculated follicle diameter of at least 12 mm. Conclusion: Sonography-based automated volume count measurements of follicle volume and reconstructed follicle diameter can be used to reliably predict the number of mature oocytes.

show abstract

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 83%

“…The follicular volume predicted from the 3D measurements also appears to correspond to the aspiration volume measured during retrieval [14]. Some authors have suggested utilizing Sono AVC to determine the timing for inducing oocyte maturation for IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) [15,16]. …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Follicle Measurements Using Sonography-Based Automated Volume Count Accurately Predict the Yield of Mature Oocytes in In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycles

Vandekerckhove

Vansteelandt²,

Gerris³

et al. 2013

Gynecol Obstet Invest

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Time to perform SonoAVC in COH cycles was assessed in three studies (1,17,18). In all three studies, the use of SonoAVC reduced the time to perform ultrasound examination.…”

Section: Time To Perform Sonoavc In Coh Cyclesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In all three studies, the use of SonoAVC reduced the time to perform ultrasound examination. RodriguezFuentes et al (18) studied 58 women undergoing IVF and performed the ultrasound examination on the day of hCG injection. They found that with automated monitoring, patients with >10 follicles would save an average of 7.6 minutes, and the sonographer would save 4 minutes per patient.…”

Section: Time To Perform Sonoavc In Coh Cyclesmentioning

confidence: 99%