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One of the trends of oxidative protection in in vitro fertilization programs
Author(s) -
O. S. Vachlova,
Т. А. Обоскалова
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
akušerstvo, ginekologiâ i reprodukciâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.124
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2500-3194
pISSN - 2313-7347
DOI - 10.17749/2313-7347/ob.gyn.rep.2020.140
Subject(s) - melatonin , medicine , in vitro fertilisation , human fertilization , embryo quality , ovulation , gonadotropin , oocyte , endocrinology , andrology , embryo , hormone , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , anatomy
Here we review published data from experimental and clinical international studies examining pathogenetic effects of melatonin upon using programs of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF); highlighting various viewpoints on its biological action as a regulator of circadian rhythms: on the one hand, the inhibitory effect of melatonin on pulsating secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone was considered, thereby achieving a contraceptive effect; on the other hand, its ability to induce the secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin ensuring ovulation process, was discussed. We also review the data on melatonin acting as a highly active antioxidant. While using melatonin as a metabolic supplement in IVF programs, its positive effect on oocyte morphology and quality of fertilization, embryo division was observed. Moreover, we also highlight the results of studies examining melatonin-related effects on quality of fertilization and embryo division after adding it to culture medium. Such effects demonstrated dose-depended pattern. Taking into account the data of the analyzed publications, adding exogenous melatonin to culture medium may represent a new strategy for personalized approach to improve outcome of IVF programs. Its effectiveness should be further investigated and considered for introduction within the framework of pregravid preparation.

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