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2020 Effect of Citrullus colocynthis Medium on in vitro Oocytes Maturation Rate Annals of Tropical Medicine & Public Health
The traditional IVF cycles involve ovarian stimulation protocols. Hormones treatment may increase the rate ofincidence of Ovarian Hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS). In vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes can be the alternative method. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the influence of Citrullus colocynthis (C. colocynthis) extract on improving the in vitro maturation rate of oocytes. The result of this study showed that there was an improvement in oocytes maturation after one day treatment. Data showed a significant increases in the percentage of oocytes maturation when they treated with C. Colocynthis extract compared with control group P <0.05. In conclusion, this finding recommended that the IVM as an alternative, since it is simple and less stressful procedure for the patient. Add to that, the IVM procedure holds a considerable promises to assisted reproductive technologies (ART).