Improving in Vitro Fertilization in Women With Poor Ovarian Response

BACKGROUND: Mechanical disruption of the Hippo signaling pathway in the ovaries can increase the likelihood of pregnancy and childbirth in women with early ovarian insufficiency. The method may also "work" in women with poor ovarian reserve and poor response to routine fertility treatments.

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether mechanical stimulation of ovaries by cutting the ovarian cortex treatment can increase eggs number aspirated during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

METHODS: Patients eligible for the study with poor ovarian response will receive treatment including laparoscopic surgery, resection, and transplantation of ovarian tissue in the same operation to improve the chances of IVF success and pregnancy. Participants will be assessed for surgical incisions and fertility assessment up to two weeks after treatment, including general physical examination, US pelvic examination, and blood tests for a hormonal profile to determine the initiation of ovarian stimulation and IVF. Patients will be monitored from 2 weeks to 1 year after treatment (once a week in the first two months and one month for one year after surgery), which will include a general physical examination, a pelvic ultrasound (US) and blood tests for the hormonal profile at the IVF clinic.