Maria Elisabetta Coccia

Summary

Affiliation: dept woman and child health - faculty of Medicine- University of Florence
Location: Florence, Italy
Summary:
Maria Elisabetta Coccia
PhD Perinatology
Associate Professor Obstetrics & Gynaecology
University of Florence

Degree/:Medical Doctor Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, PhD in Perinatology

Position/: Associate Professor M.D. PhD.
Affiliation/: Dept woman and child health University of Florence

1984 Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery University of Perugia with the 110/110 cum Laude
1989 Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics Institute of Obstetrics Gynaecology of Florence with the 70/70 voting cum laude
1994 PhD Doctor of in Perinatology University of Perugia
1995 Researcher University in the Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the University of Florence
2002 Associated professor in Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of Gynecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction University of Florence and teacher in School of specialization.
2004 Member of the Ministerial Commission (Ministry Health) on the Lines Guides L.40 ( law on Assisted Reproduction Tecnology) 2005 Consultant XII Commission Hygiene and Health of the Senate and has followed 2 Cognitive surveyings: The “phenomenon of the Low birthrate” and “Phenomenon of the endometriosis like social disease”

The fields of Scientific interest and Search to which in it has been particularly dedicated are: HUMAN FISIOPATOLOGY, ULTRASOUND, GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY, ENDOMETRIOSIS and for these has followed numerous stage in university centers abroad.

It has been invited in quality of Reporter more than 150 National and International Conferences or Course. During these years it has followed numerous national and international Congresses and meeting, in particular regarding Infertility, Endoscopy and Endometriosis.

She is co-and author and of 200 scientific papers in gynecology and obstetrics and in particular: Human Reproduction, Ultrasound Endometriosis, Endoscopy.
Author of 3 books.
It has made part of the publishing committee of the CECOS News

Member of the Committee of the Italian Society of Fertility and it has played the role of Vice president
Author of 40.articles on journals PMI
Publications:


1. Long-term follow-up after laparoscopic treatment for endometriosis: multivariate analysis of predictive factors for recurrence of endometriotic lesions and pain.
Coccia ME, Rizzello F, Palagiano A, Scarselli G.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2011 Apr 8.

2. Ultrasonographic staging: a new staging system for deep endometriosis.
Coccia ME, Rizzello F.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Mar;1221:61-9.

3. [Prevention of postoperative abdominal adhesions in gynecological surgery. Consensus paper of an italian gynecologists task force on adhesions.]
Mais V, Angioli R, Coccia E, Fagotti A, Landi S, Melis GB, Pellicano M, Scambia G, Zupi E, Angioni S, Arena S, Corona R, Fanfani F, Nappi C.
Minerva Ginecol. 2011 Feb;63(1):47-70. Italian

4. Does controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women with a history of endometriosis influence recurrence rate?
Coccia ME, Rizzello F, Gianfranco S.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2010 Nov;19(11):2063-9. Epub 2010 Sep 11.

5. Endometriosis and infertility.
Bulletti C, Coccia ME, Battistoni S, Borini A.
J Assist Reprod Genet. 2010 Aug;27(8):441-7. Epub 2010 Jun 25. Review.

6. Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix.
Coccia ME, Rizzello F, Castellacci E, Cammilli F.
J Clin Ultrasound. 2010 May;38(4):209-11.

7. Seven-liter ovarian cyst in an adolescent treated by minimal access surgery: laparoscopy and open cystectomy.
Coccia ME, Rizzello F, Bracco GL, Scarselli G.
J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Jun;44(6):E5-8.

8. Determinants of adenomyosis in women who underwent hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions: results from a prospective multicentric study in Italy.
Parazzini F, Mais V, Cipriani S, Busacca M, Venturini P; GISE.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2009 Apr;143(2):103-6. Epub 2009 Feb 18.

9. How often are endometrial polyps malignant in asymptomatic postmenopausal women? A multicenter study.
Ferrazzi E, Zupi E, Leone FP, Savelli L, Omodei U, Moscarini M, Barbieri M, Cammareri G, Capobianco G, Cicinelli E, Coccia ME, Donarini G, Fiore S, Litta P, Sideri M, Solima E, Spazzini D, Testa AC, Vignali M.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Mar;200(3):235.e1-6. Epub 2008 Nov 21.

10. Ovarian reserve.
Coccia ME, Rizzello F.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2008 Apr;1127:27-30. Review.

11. Pelvic factor infertility: diagnosis and prognosis of various procedures.
Bulletti C, Panzini I, Borini A, Coccia E, Setti PL, Palagiano A.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2008 Apr;1127:73-82.

12. Endometriosis and infertility Surgery and ART: An integrated approach for successful management.
Coccia ME, Rizzello F, Cammilli F, Bracco GL, Scarselli G.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2008 May;138(1):54-9. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

13. Recognizing endometriosis as a social disease: the European Union-encouraged Italian Senate approach.
Bianconi L, Hummelshoj L, Coccia ME, Vigano P, Vittori G, Veit J, Music R, Tomassini A, DHooghe T.
Fertil Steril. 2007 Nov;88(5):1285-7.

14. Difference in expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in patients with persistent ovarian cysts.
Raspollini MR, Castiglione F, DeglInnocenti DR, Garbini F, Coccia ME, Taddei GL.
Fertil Steril. 2005 Oct;84(4):1049-52.

15. Fetal and neonatal ovarian cysts: whats their real meaning?
Comparetto C, Giudici S, Coccia ME, Scarselli G, Borruto F.
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2005;32(2):123-5.

16. Clinical, ethical, and medical legal considerations on emergency contraception.
Comparetto C, Giudici S, Coccia ME, Scarselli G, Borruto F.
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2005;32(2):107-10.

17. Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. A review.
Scarselli G, Rizzello F, Cammilli F, Ginocchini L, Coccia ME.
Minerva Ginecol. 2005 Feb;57(1):55-78. Review. English, Italian.

18. .Role of infection in in vitro fertilization treatment.
Coccia ME, Cammilli F, Ginocchioni L, Rizzello F.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2004 Dec;1034:219-35. Review.

19. The use of intravenous methotrexate in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy.
Periti E, Comparetto C, Villanucci A, Coccia ME, Tavella K, Amunni G.
J Chemother. 2004 Apr;16(2):211-5.

20. GnRH antagonists.
Coccia ME, Comparetto C, Bracco GL, Scarselli G.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Jul 1;115 Suppl 1:S44-56. Review.

21. Hypercoagulability, high tissue factor and low tissue factor pathway inhibitor levels in severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: possible association with clinical outcome.
Rogolino A, Coccia ME, Fedi S, Gori AM, Cellai AP, Scarselli GF, Prisco D, Abbate R.
Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2003 Apr;14(3):277-82.

22. Hyperreactio luteinalis in a woman with high-risk factors. A case report.
Coccia ME, Pasquini L, Comparetto C, Scarselli G.
J Reprod Med. 2003 Feb;48(2):127-9.

23. Complex pelvic mass as a target of evaluation of vessel distribution by color Doppler sonography for the diagnosis of adnexal malignancies: results of a multicenter European study.
Guerriero S, Alcazar JL, Coccia ME, Ajossa S, Scarselli G, Boi M, Gerada M, Melis GB.
J Ultrasound Med. 2002 Oct;21(10):1105-11.

24. Pressure lavage under ultrasound guidance: a new approach for outpatient treatment of intrauterine adhesions.
Coccia ME, Becattini C, Bracco GL, Pampaloni F, Bargelli G, Scarselli G.
Fertil Steril. 2001 Mar;75(3):601-6.

25. Intraoperative ultrasound guidance for operative hysteroscopy. A prospective study.
Coccia ME, Becattini C, Bracco GL, Bargelli G, Scarselli G.
J Reprod Med. 2000 May;45(5):413-8.

26. Laparoscopic approach to ovarian cysts in women over 40 years of age.
Scarselli G, Bracco GL, Piciocchi L, Coccia ME.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2000;900:253-9. No abstract available.
27. True incidence of vaginal vault prolapse. Thirteen years of experience.
Marchionni M, Bracco GL, Checcucci V, Carabaneanu A, Coccia EM, Mecacci F, Scarselli G.
J Reprod Med. 1999 Aug;44(8):679-84.
28. Hormonal patterns, steroid receptors and morphological pictures of endometrium in hyperstimulated IVF cycles.
Noci I, Borri P, Coccia ME, Criscuoli L, Scarselli G, Messeri G, Paglierani M, Moncini D, Taddei G.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1997 Dec;75(2):215-20.

29. A sperm survival test and in-vitro fertilization outcome in the presence of male factor infertility.
Coccia ME, Becattini C, Criscuoli L, Fuzzi B, Scarselli G.
Hum Reprod. 1997 Sep;12(9):1969-73.

30. An open multicenter study to compare the efficacy of intraperitoneal insemination and intrauterine insemination following multiple follicular development as treatment for unexplained infertility.
Ajossa S, Melis GB, Cianci A, Coccia ME, Fulghesu AM, Giuffrida G, Guerriero S, Lanzone A, Franco scarselli G.
J Assist Reprod Genet. 1997 Jan;14(1):15-20.

31. Acute abdomen following dermoid cyst rupture during transvaginal ultrasonographically guided retrieval of oocytes.
Coccia ME, Becattini C, Bracco GL, Scarselli G.
Hum Reprod. 1996 Sep;11(9):1897-9.

32. Ultrasound-guided hysteroscopic management of endometrial osseous metaplasia.
Coccia ME, Becattini C, Bracco GL, Scarselli G.
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Aug;8(2):134-6.
33. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene surgical membrane in ovarian surgery on the rabbit. Biocompatibility, adhesion prevention properties and ability to preserve reproductive capacity.
Magro B, Mita P, Bracco GL, Coccia E, Scarselli G.
J Reprod Med. 1996 Feb;41(2):73-8.

34. Massive vulvar edema in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. A case report.
Coccia ME, Bracco GL, Cattaneo A, Scarselli G.
J Reprod Med. 1995 Sep;40(9):659-60.

35. Does intraperitoneal insemination in the absence of prior sensitization carry with it a risk of subsequent immunity to sperm?
Livi C, Coccia E, Versari L, Pratesi S, Buzzoni P.
Fertil Steril. 1990 Jan;53(1):137-42.

36. [Therapy and iron supplements with ferritin iron during pregnancy. Randomized prospective study of 458 cases].
Tura S, Carenza L, Baccarani M, Bagnara M, Bocci A, Bottone P, Bresadola M, Bruzzese G, Cassano F, Coccia ME, et al.
Recenti Prog Med. 1989 Nov;80(11):607-14. Italian.

37. Measurement of glucuronometabolites of 17 beta-estradiol and progesterone in early morning urine samples: a promising new method for the evaluation of hormonal responses of Buserelin-hMG treatment in an IVF program.
Pellegrini S, Rapi S, Coccia E, Pieri A, Mannelli M, Buzzoni P.
Acta Eur Fertil. 1989 Jul-Aug;20(4):203-9.

38. On the diagnostic value of the hypoosmotic sperm swelling test in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program.
Sjöblom P, Coccia E.
J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transf. 1989 Feb;6(1):41-3.

39. Interference of exogenous HCG on pregnancy tests.
Noci I, Saltarelli O, Coccia E, Messo A, Livi C, Massi GB, Messeri G.
Acta Eur Fertil. 1987 Nov-Dec;18(6):391-

40. Hysteroscopy for evaluation of tubal ostium pathology.
Venturini N, Tantini C, Bargelli G, Noci I, Pellegrini S, Coccia E, Scarselli G.
Acta Eur Fertil. 1987 Jan-Feb;18(1):61-2

Publications

  1. ncbi Pressure lavage under ultrasound guidance: a new approach for outpatient treatment of intrauterine adhesions
    M E Coccia
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatology, and Human Reproduction, University of Florence Medical School, Italy
    Fertil Steril 75:601-6. 2001
  2. ncbi Pelvic factor infertility: diagnosis and prognosis of various procedures
    Carlo Bulletti
    Physiopathology of Reproduction, Cattolica s General Hospital and University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1127:73-82. 2008
  3. ncbi How often are endometrial polyps malignant in asymptomatic postmenopausal women? A multicenter study
    Enrico Ferrazzi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DSC L Sacco, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 200:235.e1-6. 2009
  4. ncbi Determinants of adenomyosis in women who underwent hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions: results from a prospective multicentric study in Italy
    F Parazzini
    Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli, Regina Elena, Milano, Clinica ostetrico ginecologica università di Milano, Italy
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 143:103-6. 2009
  5. ncbi Seven-liter ovarian cyst in an adolescent treated by minimal access surgery: laparoscopy and open cystectomy
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    J Pediatr Surg 44:E5-8. 2009
  6. ncbi Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni, 85, 50100 Florence, Italy
    J Clin Ultrasound 38:209-11. 2010
  7. ncbi Endometriosis and infertility
    Carlo Bulletti
    Physiopathology of Reproduction, Cattolica s General Hospital and University of Bologna, Polo Scientifico Didattico di Rimini, Bologna, Italy
    J Assist Reprod Genet 27:441-7. 2010
  8. ncbi Does controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women with a history of endometriosis influence recurrence rate?
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    J Womens Health (Larchmt) 19:2063-9. 2010
  9. ncbi Ultrasonographic staging: a new staging system for deep endometriosis
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Science for the Health of Woman and Child, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1221:61-9. 2011
  10. ncbi Ovarian reserve
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, 50100 Florence, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1127:27-30. 2008

Detail Information

Publications25

  1. ncbi Pressure lavage under ultrasound guidance: a new approach for outpatient treatment of intrauterine adhesions
    M E Coccia
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatology, and Human Reproduction, University of Florence Medical School, Italy
    Fertil Steril 75:601-6. 2001
    ..To present pressure lavage under ultrasound guidance (PLUG) as a new therapeutic procedure for selected cases of intrauterine adhesions (IUA)...
  2. ncbi Pelvic factor infertility: diagnosis and prognosis of various procedures
    Carlo Bulletti
    Physiopathology of Reproduction, Cattolica s General Hospital and University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1127:73-82. 2008
    ..The conventional use of HSG and/or SH may increase the time required to find an adequate treatment by which to achieve a successful pregnancy...
  3. ncbi How often are endometrial polyps malignant in asymptomatic postmenopausal women? A multicenter study
    Enrico Ferrazzi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DSC L Sacco, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 200:235.e1-6. 2009
    ....
  4. ncbi Determinants of adenomyosis in women who underwent hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions: results from a prospective multicentric study in Italy
    F Parazzini
    Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli, Regina Elena, Milano, Clinica ostetrico ginecologica università di Milano, Italy
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 143:103-6. 2009
    ..We conducted a cross-sectional study on the frequency and risk factors for adenomyosis in women who underwent hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions...
  5. ncbi Seven-liter ovarian cyst in an adolescent treated by minimal access surgery: laparoscopy and open cystectomy
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    J Pediatr Surg 44:E5-8. 2009
    ..Conservative surgery should always be evaluated for preservation of ovarian function in cases of giant ovarian cysts in adolescents...
  6. ncbi Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni, 85, 50100 Florence, Italy
    J Clin Ultrasound 38:209-11. 2010
    ..Cytological examination of the fluid revealed the presence of endometrial cells. Symptoms resolved after aspiration and no recurrence has developed...
  7. ncbi Endometriosis and infertility
    Carlo Bulletti
    Physiopathology of Reproduction, Cattolica s General Hospital and University of Bologna, Polo Scientifico Didattico di Rimini, Bologna, Italy
    J Assist Reprod Genet 27:441-7. 2010
    ..Randomized controlled trials are required to demonstrate the efficacy of different treatments...
  8. ncbi Does controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women with a history of endometriosis influence recurrence rate?
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    J Womens Health (Larchmt) 19:2063-9. 2010
    ....
  9. ncbi Ultrasonographic staging: a new staging system for deep endometriosis
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Science for the Health of Woman and Child, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1221:61-9. 2011
    ..Prospective data collection and review in large centers may provide a larger clinical base from which to derive empirical point scores and breakpoints in the classification scheme...
  10. ncbi Ovarian reserve
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, 50100 Florence, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1127:27-30. 2008
    ..But the simultaneous evaluation of a combination of tests could be used as a marker of diminished ovarian reserve and a sensitive predictor of response to ovarian stimulation in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment...
  11. ncbi Recognizing endometriosis as a social disease: the European Union-encouraged Italian Senate approach
    Laura Bianconi
    XII Committee on Hygiene and Health in the XIV Parliament of the Italian Senate, Rome, Italy
    Fertil Steril 88:1285-7. 2007
    ..This offers welcome assurance to the scientific community...
  12. ncbi Hypercoagulability, high tissue factor and low tissue factor pathway inhibitor levels in severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: possible association with clinical outcome
    Angela Rogolino
    Thrombosis Center, Department of Medical and Surgical Clinical Care, University of Florence, Azienda Ospedaliera Careggi, Viale Morgagni, 85 50134 Florence, Italy
    Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 14:277-82. 2003
    ..0, 1.0-19.6 microg/l). Our data indicate that a marked hypercoagulability with alterations of TF and TFPI levels is detectable in patients with severe OHSS and that it is related to the clinical outcome...
  13. ncbi Difference in expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in patients with persistent ovarian cysts
    Maria Rosaria Raspollini
    Department of Human Pathology and Oncology, Perinatology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Florence, School of Medicine, Florence, Italy
    Fertil Steril 84:1049-52. 2005
    ..In particular, in five of six nonendometriotic cysts (83.3%) MMP-2 expression was higher than in endometriotic cysts. These data may represent new molecular elements helpful in differential diagnosis of endometriotic lesions...
  14. ncbi Clinical, ethical, and medical legal considerations on emergency contraception
    C Comparetto
    Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital, Prato Italy
    Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol 32:107-10. 2005
    ..Moreover, the treatment with this method does not interfere in case of a pregnancy already being carried and cannot interrupt it...
  15. ncbi Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. A review
    G Scarselli
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 57:55-78. 2005
    ..According to our results, it seems that correct management of infertile women with endometriosis is a combination of surgery and IVF in women who did not obtain post-surgery pregnancy spontaneously...
  16. ncbi Role of infection in in vitro fertilization treatment
    M E Coccia
    Department of Gynecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, V le Morgagni 85, 50100 Florence, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1034:219-35. 2004
    ..Negative factors include contamination and infection. This paper describes the issues relating to infection during IVF and proposes guidelines to control infection and to increase laboratory safety...
  17. ncbi The use of intravenous methotrexate in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy
    E Periti
    Department of Gynecology, Perinatology, and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    J Chemother 16:211-5. 2004
    ....
  18. ncbi GnRH antagonists
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology, and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Via Ippolito Nievo 2, 50129 Florence, Italy
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 115:S44-56. 2004
    ..Regarding to pregnancy rate and potentially adverse effects of drugs on endometrium or implantation needed more data...
  19. ncbi Complex pelvic mass as a target of evaluation of vessel distribution by color Doppler sonography for the diagnosis of adnexal malignancies: results of a multicenter European study
    Stefano Guerriero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cagliari, Italy
    J Ultrasound Med 21:1105-11. 2002
    ....
  20. ncbi Hyperreactio luteinalis in a woman with high-risk factors. A case report
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni, 85, 50134 Florence, Italy
    J Reprod Med 48:127-9. 2003
    ..Hyperreactio luteinalis is a rare condition characterized by multicystic and bilateral ovarian enlargement associated with high maternal human chorionic gonadotropin serum levels...
  21. ncbi The effect of the hormonal milieu of pregnancy on deep infiltrating endometriosis: serial ultrasound assessment of changes in size and pattern of deep endometriotic lesions
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Science for the Woman and Child s Health, University of Florence, via Ippolito Nievo, 2, 50100 Florence, Italy
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 160:35-9. 2012
    ..Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is associated with severe painful symptoms and represents a complex management challenge...
  22. ncbi Long-term follow-up after laparoscopic treatment for endometriosis: multivariate analysis of predictive factors for recurrence of endometriotic lesions and pain
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 157:78-83. 2011
    ..To investigate factors that might influence the recurrence of both painful symptoms and endometriotic lesions following laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis...
  23. ncbi Impact of endometriosis on in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer cycles in young women: a stage-dependent interference
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Science for the Woman and Child s Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 90:1232-8. 2011
    ..Endometriosis is a frequent indication for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). Its influence on IVF-ET cycles remains controversial. We evaluated the impact of the severity of endometriosis on IVF-ET cycles in young women...
  24. ncbi Ovarian surgery for bilateral endometriomas influences age at menopause
    Maria Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Science for the Health of Woman and Child, University of Florence, Via Ippolito Nievo 2, 50129 Florence, Italy
    Hum Reprod 26:3000-7. 2011
    ..Questions remain as to whether surgical excision of ovarian endometriomas might cause damage to ovarian function. To test the hypothesis that ovarian surgery for endometrioma compromises ovarian function and accelerates ovarian failure...
  25. ncbi Endometriosis and infertility Surgery and ART: An integrated approach for successful management
    M Elisabetta Coccia
    Department of Gynaecology, Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 138:54-9. 2008
    ..The objective of the study was to evaluate the pregnancy rate after surgical treatment and to assess whether a combined approach with laparoscopic surgery followed by IVF-ET can improve the "overall" pregnancy rate...