Women with PCOS comprise a majority of fertility clinic attendees. Unfortunately, a high failure rate following fertility treatment was observed especially in obese women due to implantation failure. The local study on PCOS women has shown significant changes in an endometrial tumor - regulatory genes but not focusing on the endometrial implantation failure. Many previous attempts using human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) infused embryo, gonadotrophin agonist therapy or progesterone support aiming to improve implantation failure in the assisted reproductive technique still unable to enhance pregnancy rate beyond 40% despite a higher' fertilization rate up to 95%. There is still a research gap on what makes obese PCOS women prone to coincides with implantation failure. Endometrial component related to the expression of growth factors play an integral role in establishing cellular context necessary for successful pregnancy. Thus, a new fundamental knowledge on endometrial specific heparin-binding epidermal growth factor expression in the obese PCOS women is vitally important, not only to predict implantation failure but a potential therapy to improve pregnancy outcome.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. All patients between the aged of 18 to 40 years.
. Women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome fulfilling two out of three Rotterdam criteria (ie, oligo- or anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound).
. Healthy volunteer with confirmed fertility (having at least one child previously), with a normal level of basic reproductive hormones and regular interval of the menstrual cycle (26 to 32 days). (Control group)
Exclusion criteria
. Smoking
. any hormonal treatment or other drugs to treat anovulation for at least 3 months before the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.