Abstract:Background: Periostin is a secretory extracellular protein that has multiple biological roles. It has been confirmed to play a significant role in embryo implantation and development,placental formation. In our study, we aimed to explore whether the levels of serum periostin on the day of frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) affected pregnancy outcomes.Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study consisting of 286 frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles(FETs). According to pregnancy outcomes, the participants we… Show more
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