title: Hyperbaric oxygen and ovarian follicular stimulation for in vitro fertilization: a pilot study.
abstract: Our objective was to assess the safety and tolerability of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) as an adjunct to IVF therapy in women with a poor prognosis for pregnancy in a prospective observational pilot study. We conclude that HBO is well tolerated by women undergoing IVF treatment and that further study is required to determine whether this is an efficacious adjuvant therapy for women being treated by IVF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA. brad-van-voorhis@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Bradley J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Van Voorhis
authors.forename: J Eric
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Greensmith
authors.forename: Anuja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dokras
authors.forename: Amy E T
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Sparks
authors.forename: Shawn T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: Craig H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Syrop
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D015571:Follicular Fluid / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone