title: Ovulation induction and epigenetic anomalies.
abstract: In this systematic review of ovulation induction and epigenetic control, studies mainly done in the mouse model highlight how hormone treatments may be prejudicial to the epigenetic reprogramming of gametes as well as early embryos. Moreover, the hormone protocols used in assisted reproduction may also modify the physiologic environment of the uterus, a potential link to endometrial epigenetic disturbances. At present, the few available data in humans are insufficient to allow us to independently determine the impact of a woman's age and infertility problems and treatment protocols and hormone doses on such processes as genomic imprinting.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Biologie de la Reproduction, Hôpital de Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France. patricia.fauque@chu-dijon.fr
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fauque
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000235:genetics* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D023421:Models, Animal; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects*