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, 2016, 'Reply: Modified natural cycles for poor responders: Addressing misconceptions and fallacies', Human Reproduction, 31, pp. 222 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev262
, 2015, 'The Efficacy of Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET) in Improving Stone-free Rate and Stone Expulsion Time, after Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) for Upper Urinary Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Urology, 86, pp. 1057 - 1064, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2015.09.004
, 2015, 'Is the time interval between HCG administration and oocyte retrieval associated with oocyte retrieval rate?', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 31, pp. 625 - 632, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.08.005
, 2015, 'Live birth rates after modified natural cycle compared with high-dose FSH stimulation using GnRH antagonists in poor responders', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 2321 - 2330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev198
, 2015, 'Morphokinetic parameters using time-lapse technology and day 5 embryo quality: a prospective cohort study', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 32, pp. 1151 - 1160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-015-0534-y
, 2015, 'To pill or not to pill in GnRH-antagonist cycles: the answer is in the data already!', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 31, pp. 6 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.04.001
, 2015, 'ESHRE guideline: Routine psychosocial care in infertility and medically assisted reproduction - A guide for fertility staff', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 2476 - 2485, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev177
, 2015, 'Estimating the net effect of progesterone elevation on the day of hCG on live birth rates after IVF: A cohort analysis of 3296 IVF cycles', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 684 - 691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu362
, 2015, 'Corifollitropin alfa compared with follitropin beta in poor responders undergoing ICSI: A randomized controlled trial', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 432 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu301
, 2015, 'Novasure impedance control system versus microwave endometrial ablation for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial', Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, 42, pp. 347 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.12891/ceog1866.2015
, 2015, 'Propofol versus thiopental sodium as anaesthetic agents for oocyte retrieval: A randomized controlled trial', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 31, pp. 752 - 759, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.08.013
, 2015, 'Is peak estradiol during the follicular phase associated with neonatal birthweight in singleton pregnancies conceived after fresh or frozen embryo transfer? Analysis of 3600 pregnancies', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 16 - 17
, 2015, 'The optimal dose of triptorelin for triggering final oocyte maturation in patients at high-risk for OHSS: a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 95 - 96
, 2015, 'Transdermal testosterone pre-treatment in poor responders undergoing ICSI: a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 30, pp. 95 - 95
, 2014, 'The association between exaggeration in health related science news and academic press releases: Retrospective observational study', BMJ Online, 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g7015
, 2014, 'Clinical implications of congenital uterine anomalies: A meta-analysis of comparative studies', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 29, pp. 665 - 683, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.09.006
, 2014, 'Is assessment of anti-mullerian hormone and/or antral follicle count useful in the prediction of ovarian response in expected normal responders treated with a fixed dose of recombinant FSH and GnRH antagonists? A prospective observational study', Gynecological Endocrinology, 30, pp. 817 - 821, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09513590.2014.938624
, 2014, 'Recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) plus recombinant luteinizing hormone versus r-hFSH alone for ovarian stimulation during assisted reproductive technology: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-12-17
, 2014, 'Systematic review and meta-analysis of linezolid versus daptomycin for treatment of vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bacteremia', Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 58, pp. 734 - 739, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01289-13
, 2014, 'Association of TSH concentrations and thyroid autoimmunity with IVF outcome in women with TSH concentrations within normal adult range', Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 77, pp. 84 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000357193
, 2014, 'The Bologna criteria for poor ovarian response: The good, the bad and the way forward', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 1839 - 1841, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu138
, 2014, 'Alexithymia, coping and fertility related stress', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 258 - 258
, 2014, 'BASAL PROGESTERONE LEVELS REPRESENT THE ONLY INDEPENDENT RISK FACTOR PRIOR TO INITIATION OF STIMULATION FOR ELEVATED PROGESTERONE ON THE DAY OF HCG', Fertility and Sterility, 102, pp. E253 - E253
, 2014, 'Corifollitropin-alfa compared to daily rFSH in poor responders undergoing ICSI: a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 51 - 51
, 2014, 'Does extending the time interval between human chorionic gonadotrophin administration and oocyte pick-up by two hours affect oocyte retrieval rate - a randomized clinical trial', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 49 - 49
, 2014, 'ESHRE guideline: Psychosocial care in infertility and medically assisted reproduction', Human Reproduction, 29, pp. 33 - 34
, 2014, 'IS OOCYTE DONATION AN INDEPENDENT RISK FACTOR FOR PREECLAMPSIA: A PROPENSITY SCORE ANALYSIS', Fertility and Sterility, 102, pp. E111 - E111
, 2014, 'THE TRUE IMPACT OF ELEVATED PROGESTERONE ON THE DAY OF HCG ON PREGNANCY RATES AFTER IVF: A COHORT ANALYSIS OF MORE THAN 3,600 CYCLES', Fertility and Sterility, 102, pp. E318 - E318
, 2014, 'TRIGGERING OF FINAL OOCYTE MATURATION WITH GONADOTROPHIN RELEASING HORMONE AGONIST IN PATIENTS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIES UNDERGOING IN VITRO FERTILIZATION', Fertility and Sterility, 102, pp. E262 - E263
, 2014, 'WHAT IS THE BEST PREDICTOR OF OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME? A COHORT ANALYSIS OF MORE THAN 12,000 IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION CYCLES', Fertility and Sterility, 102, pp. E220 - E220
, 2013, 'Galanin in the amniotic fluid and neonatal birth weight: A prospective observational study', Journal of Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 26, pp. 1316 - 1320, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/14767058.2013.783802
, 2013, 'Progesterone elevation and probability of pregnancy after IVF: A systematic review and meta-analysis of over 60 000 cycles', Human Reproduction Update, 19, pp. 433 - 457, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmt014
, 2013, 'Session 71: Surgery', Human Reproduction, 28, pp. i115 - i117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/det205
, 2013, 'Clinical implications of congenital uterine anomalies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies', Human Reproduction, 28, pp. 115 - 115
, 2013, 'Progesterone elevation and probability of pregnancy after IVF: a systematic review and meta-analysis of over 60,000 cycles', Human Reproduction, 28, pp. 315 - 315
, 2013, 'Triggering of final oocyte maturation with GnRH agonist in patients with polycystic ovaries undergoing IVF', Human Reproduction, 28, pp. 348 - 348
, 2012, 'Visfatin serum levels are increased in women with preeclampsia: A case-control study', Journal of Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 25, pp. 1668 - 1673, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/14767058.2012.657275
, 2012, 'GnRH agonist for triggering final oocyte maturation: Time for a critical evaluation of data', Human Reproduction Update, 18, pp. 228 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmr055
, 2012, 'Significantly lower pregnancy rates in the presence of progesterone elevation in patients treated with GnRH antagonists and gonadotrophins: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 13, pp. 464 - 470, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138920112799361927
, 2012, 'MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ANALYSIS FOR THE YEARS 2000-2013 IN ROMANIA, BULGARIA, SLOVENIA AND GREECE', FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN, 21, pp. 2362 - 2367, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000309795100011&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
, 2012, 'The use of androgens or androgen-modulating agents in poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Human Reproduction Update, 18, pp. 127 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmr051
, 2012, 'Follicular progesterone elevation and probability of pregnancy after IVF: facts and fiction', Human Reproduction, 27
, 2011, 'Emotional distress in infertile women and failure of assisted reproductive technologies: Meta-analysis of prospective psychosocial studies', BMJ, 342, pp. 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d223
, 2011, 'Fixed versus flexible gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist administration in in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial', Fertility and Sterility, 95, pp. 558 - 562, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.05.052
, 2011, 'DHEA administration in poor responders', Human Reproduction, 26, pp. 730 - 731, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deq397
, 2011, 'Intravenous albumin administration for the prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: A systematic review and metaanalysis', Fertility and Sterility, 95, pp. 188 - 1e3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.05.026
, 2011, 'Thyroid function during ovarian stimulation: A systematic review', Fertility and Sterility, 96, pp. 780 - 785, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.06.020
, 2011, 'ADDITION OF RECOMBINANT LH IN POOR RESPONDERS UNDERGOING OVARIAN STIMULATION WITH RECOMBINANT FSH AND GNRH ANALOGUES FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS', Fertility and Sterility, 96, pp. S57 - S57
, 2011, 'DOES EXTENDING THE TIME INTERVAL BETWEEN TRIGGERING FINAL OOCYTE MATURATION AND OOCYTE RETRIEVAL FROM 36 TO 38 HOURS AFFECT IVF OUTCOME? A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL', Fertility and Sterility, 96, pp. S82 - S82
, 2011, 'IMPROVED PROBABILITY OF PREGNANCY WITH TRANSDERMAL TESTOSTERONE PRETREATMENT IN POOR RESPONDERS TREATED WITH GNRH ANALOGUES AND GONADOTROPHINS FOR IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION: A META-ANALYSIS', Fertility and Sterility, 96, pp. S56 - S57