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Evaggelos Papanikolaou | MD, PhD

Co-Founder

BIOGRAPHY

Prof Papanikolaou Evaggelos, MD, PhD, is a Reproductive Medicine Specialist. Dr. Papanikolaou is a world class recognized Specialist in Fertility treatment and was appointed as a Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece since 2015. He is ESHRE and EBCOG accredited as Reproductive Specialist.

He obtained his MD degree (1994) and became specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002) at the Medical School of Ioannina, University of Ioannina, Greece.  From  2002  till  September  2005  he  was  trained  in  Reproductive  Medicine  in  the Centre of Reproductive Medicine at the University Hospital of VUB in Brussels under prof. P. Devroey, Prof Van Steirteghem and Prof Tournaye. Eventually, at 2005 he was appointed as a consultant in the above University clinic until end of 2006. The above university center is the pioneer clinic in the world regarding IVF and male infertility, since there was discovered ICSI, a technique which changed the root of in vitro fertilization in many aspects, leading in huge improvement in pregnancy rates.

He is granted two PhD diplomas and one Master in Reproductive Endocrinology. The first PhD degree was granted to him at the University of Ioannina in 2004. His thesis was “Premature ovarian failure and endothelial dysfunction”and his supervisor was the renowned Reproductive Endocrinologist Prof Kalantaridou S. In 2008 he became Doctor of Fhilosophy at the Free University of Brussels and his thesis was “Blastocyst culture in IVF’. He also obtained the degree of Master in Medical and Pharmaceutical Research from the Dutch speaking Free University of Brussels (VUB). He is an active member of the Belgian Society of Reproductive Medicine (BSRM), European Society in Reproductive Medicne (ESHRE) as well as in the American Society (ASRM). He is honored to be invited as a distinguished speaker at YALE University in 2014, USA.


He is honored to publish his research in the most high ranked medical journal in the world “The New England Journal of Medicine” and his research has been cited as one of the 10 more read in our field! He has published more than 70 articles in peer reviewed journals and he acts as an external reviewer in several leading journals in Human Reproduction. He is invited lecturer in several international congresses around the world. He is actively participating in multicentre studies with leading professors in Europe and USA. He has authored many chapters in international textbooks regarding the implementation of the new IVF techniques in current practice.


An educator in the reproductive endocrinology field, Dr. Papanikolaou has mentored students in the Universities Masters Program and has received several honors for hiswork. Recently, he is participating in the Master program in Reproductive Medicine at the University of Alexandroupoli. He was trained in Reproductive Endoscopy, Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy in the University of Leuven in Belgium. He has performed more than 1000 hysteroscopies and he is a specialist in curing congenital uterus abnormalities like Septate Uterus.


He is accredited for treating male infertility problems and especially severe OAT and Azoospermia in men. Andrology techniques are involved in his every day practice and recently he is specializing into retrieving spermatozoa from the testicular tissue via the all new micro-TESE technique.

From 2007-2010 directed the IVF centre “Biogenesis” in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since 2010 he became the director in the Human Reproduction & Genetics Foundation. In 2012-2013, he became the manager of the IVF Unit in Royale Hayat Hospital in Kuwait and Emirates.


Dr. Papanikolaou has been at the forefront of several innovations and improvements in IVF treatment and is a main visionary and founder of Assisting Nature IVF Unit. The goal of the new practice was simple—to provide cutting edge fertility care in an environment that supported patients’ physical, emotional, and financial needs—and to make future business and clinical decisions based on what is in the best interest of the patients.

Current Research Interests

Dr Papanikolaou current research interests include Blastocyst embryo culture, Preimplantation genetic diagnosis, OHSS, Reproductive Endoscopy, and endometrial receptivity.


Scientific publications , presentations, papers

  1. Peitsidis, N., Tsakiridis, I., Najdecki, R., Michos, G., Kalogiannidis, I., Athanasiadis, A., Papanikolaou, E. (2024). ‘Hysteroscopic endometrial fundal incision versus hysteroscopy only in oocyte recipients: A randomized controlled trial assessing the reproductive outcomes’, International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22074/ijfs.2024.2009369.1523
  2. Timotheou E., Chartomatsidou T., Kostoglou K., Kakani O., Galiotou M., Chouliara F., Najdecki R., Papanikolaou EG., Christopikou D. Neonatal health outcome of offspring born after Preimplantation Genetic Testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) in IVF, 15th Congress of the European Society of Gynecology, Nov29-Dec2 2023, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  3. Arnaoutoglou C, Dampala K, Anthoulakis C, Papanikolaou EG, Tentas I, Dragoutsos G, Machairiotis N, Zarogoulidis P, Ioannidis A, Matthaios D, et al. Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Five Year Review. Medicina. 2023; 59(7):1183. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59071183
  4. Giouleka, Sonia MSc∗; Tsakiridis, Ioannis PhD†; Arsenaki, Elisavet MBBS‡; Kalogiannidis, Ioannis PhD§; Mamopoulos, Apostolos PhD; Papanikolaou, Evangelos PhD∥; Athanasiadis, Apostolos PhD; Dagklis, Themistoklis PhD∥. Investigation and Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Comprehensive Review of Guidelines. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 78(5):p 287-301, May 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000001133
  5. Timotheou E, Chartomatsidou T, Kostoglou K, Katouna A, Christopikou D, Najdecki R, Papanikolaou E. Implantation failure with egg donation after multiple failed IVF cycles with own oocytes; Is it necessary to perform PGT-A?, 19th IAHR World Congress 15-18 March 2023, Venice, Italy.
  6. Iorio GG,  Carbone L,  Conforti A,  Rovetto MY,  Picarelli S,  Cariati F,  Strina I,  Papanikolaou E,  Alviggi C; Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome after GnRH Agonist Triggering and Freeze-All Protocol? Never Not, Hardly Ever: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Gynecol Obstet Invest 13 December 2022; 87 (5): 259–265. https://doi.org/10.1159/000524904
  7. Kostoglou K, Chartomatsidou T, Papa E, Chouliara F, Kallintzi M, Timologou A, Papanikolaou E, Najdecki R, Timotheou E. Cumulative live birth rates in egg donation regarding the origin of oocytes (fresh or cryopreserved oocytes) in unsynchronized cycles. ESHRE Annual Meeting 2022 (poster presentation)
  8. Messinis IE, Messini CI, Papanikolaou EG, Makrakis E, Loutradis D, Christoforidis N, Arkoulis T, Anifandis G, Daponte A, Siristatidis C. Ovarian Stimulation with FSH Alone versus FSH plus a GnRH Antagonist for Elective Freezing in an Oocyte Donor/Recipient Programme: A Protocol for a Pilot Multicenter Observational Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023; 12(7):2743. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072743
  9. Michos G, Dagklis T, Papanikolaou E, Peitsidis NI, Kalogiannidis IA, Mamopoulos AM, Athanasiadis A. Laparoscopy in Pregnancy: A Comparative Review of National Guidelines. Cureus. 2023 May 11;15(5):e38904. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38904. PMID: 37303332; PMCID: PMC10257531.
  10. Michos G, Dagklis T, Papanikolaou E, Tsakiridis I, Oikonomou K, Mamopoulos AM, Kalogiannidis IA, Athanasiadis A. Uterine Leiomyomas and Infertility: A Comparison of National and International Guidelines. Cureus. 2023 Dec 23;15(12):e50992. doi: 10.7759/cureus.50992. PMID: 38259363; PMCID: PMC10802214.
  11. Najdecki R, Michos G, Peitsidis N, Timotheou E, Chartomatsidou T, Kakanis S, Chouliara F, Mamopoulos A and Papanikolaou E (2022) Agonist triggering in oocyte donation programs—Mini review. Front. Endocrinol. 13:838236. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.838236.
  12. Najdecki R, Peitsidis N, Tsakiridis I, Michos G, Timotheou E, Chartomatsidou T, Athanasiadis A, Papanikolaou E. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Fundal Incision in Oocyte Recipients before Embryo Transfer May Improve Reproductive Outcomes: A Prospective Study. Int J Fertil Steril. 2023 Nov 7;18(1):40-44. doi: 10.22074/ijfs.2023.560746.1354. PMID: 38041458; PMCID: PMC10692741.
  13. Papanikolaou E, Peitsidis N, Tsakiridis I, Michos G, Skalias A, Patoulias D, Poutoglidis A, Mamopoulos A, Athanasiadis A, Grimpizis G, Najdecki R. Endometrial scratching during hysteroscopy in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Surg. 2023 Sep 19;10:1225111. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1225111. PMID: 37795147; PMCID: PMC10546045.
  14. Peitsidis N, Tsakiridis I, Najdecki R, Michos G, Chouliara F, Timotheou E, Chartomatsidou T, Athanasiadis A, Papanikolaou E. Diagnostic hysteroscopy with endometrial fundal incision may improve reproductive outcomes in oocyte recipients after implantation failure. JBRA Assist Reprod. 2023 Nov 14;27(4):689–93. doi: 10.5935/1518-0557.20230037. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37962971; PMCID: PMC10718553.
  15. Peitsidis N, Tsakiridis I, Najdecki R, Michos G, Chouliara F, Zachomitros F, Kalogiannidis I, Athanasiadis A, Papanikolaou E. Hysteroscopic Identification of Intrauterine Pathology in Oocyte Donation Cycles: A Retrospective Study. Cureus. 2023 Apr 12;15(4):e37470. doi: 10.7759/cureus.37470. PMID: 37187651; PMCID: PMC10176530.
  16. Timotheou E, Chartomatsidou T, Kostoglou K, Papa E, Ioakeimidou C, Najdecki R, Papanikolaou E. The correlation of first cleavage and blastulation timing to the euploid status of embryos after PGT-A. ESHRE Annual Meeting, 2021 (poster presentation)
  17. Najdecki R, Papanikolaou E, Chartomatsidou T, Pakaki F, Stamataki S, Tatsi P, Timotheou E,  Chouliara F, Bampas E, Bouchlariotou S, Michos G, Athanasiadis A. Hysteroscopic Fundus Endometrial Incision (FEI) in oocyte recipients before embryo transfer (ET) during In Vitro Fertilization. ESHRE Annual Meeting, 2020 (oral presentation)
  18. Papanikolaou E, Najdecki R, Chouliara F, Tatsi P, Chartomatsidou T , Pakaki F, Stamataki S , Ioakeimidou C, Timologou A, Vlachou C, Diamantopoulos A, Virgiliou A, Kaminski P, Athanasiadis A, Timotheou E. Post Implantation failure diagnostic Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Fundus Incision (FEI) might improve pregnancy outcome in oocyte recipients. ESHRE Annual Meeting, 2020 (poster presentation)
  19. Tatsi P, Chartomatsidou T, Papanikolaou E, Najdecki R, Chouliara F, Asuchidou I, Ioakeimidou C,  Timotheou E. The impact of Vitrification in the outcome of IVF in an oocyte donation program. ESHRE Annual Meeting, 2020 (poster presentation)
  20. Davies S, Christopikou D, Kallioras N, Tsakalis P, Tsorva E, Zaxaria S, Economou K, Najdecki R, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Chartomatsidou T, Papanikopoulos E, Lagaros N, Mastrominas M, Papanikolaou E. Applied machine learning based on time-lapse technology and reproductive history data designed for pre-implantation embryo ploidy prediction. ESHRE Annual Meeting, 2020 (poster presentation)
  21. Papanikolaou E, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Chartomatsidou T, Asouchidou I, Grynberg M, Vlachou C, Katsoula E, Najdecki R. Long-Antagonist protocol versus Classical-day-6 Antagonist. Single luteal use of long-acting GnRH-antagonist Degarelix can efficiently downregulate LH during ovarian stimulation for IVF achieving comparable pregnancy outcome. ESHRE Annual Meeting, Vienna 2019 (oral presentation)
  22. Najdecki R, Choulaira F, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Chartomatsidou T, Asouchidou E, Pakaki F, Bouchlariotou S, Humaidan P, Papanikolaou E. Single follicular degarelix, a new long acting GnRH-antagonist for LH surge suppression during ovarian stimulation in oocyte donors. A randomised controlled trial. ESHRE Annual Meeting, Vienna 2019 (oral presentation)
  23. Timotheou E, Chartomatsidou T, Tatsi P, Katsoula E, Vlachou C, Stamataki S, Asouchidou I, Zafeiratis O, Najdecki R, Papanikolaou E. Cumulative Live Birth Rates (CLBR) in patients following Freeze-all policy are higher compared to patients who undergo fresh embryotransfer (ET) followed by frozen-thawed embryotransfers. ESHRE Annual Meeting, Vienna 2019 (poster presentation)
  24. Papanikolaou E, Chartomatsidou T, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Katsoula E, Vlachou C, Asouchidou I, Zafeiratis O, Najdecki R. In Freeze-All Strategy, Cumulative Live Birth Rate (CLBR) Is Increasing According to the Number of Blastocysts Formed in Women <40 Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Front Endocrinol. 2019; 10 (427) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2019.00427/full
  25. Papanikolaou EG, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Janssens H, Grynberg M, Athanasiadis A, Zafeirati C, Najdecki R, Petousis S. COMFFETI, Combined Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers per Indvidual: A New Index of Quality Control for the Performance of Embryologic Labs in The Emerging Era of Segmentation of Cycle and Freeze- All Strategy. Int J Fertil Steril. 2019; 12(4): 339-342 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30291697
  26. Papanikolaou EG, Yarali H, Timotheou E, Grynberg M, Zafeiratis O, Tournaye H and Najdecki R. A Proof-of-Concept Clinical Trial of A Single Luteal Use of Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist Degarelix in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation for In Vitro Fertilization: Long Antagonist Protocol. Front. Endocrine. 2018. 9:25. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00025   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5839166/
  27. Papanikolaou EG, Yarali H, Timotheou E, Tatsi, P, Chartomatsidou T, Grynberg M, Zafeiratis O, Vlachou C, Tournaye H  and Najdecki R. Long-Antagonist protocol; single luteal use of long-acting GnRH-antagonist Degarelix can efficiently downregulate LH during ovarian stimulation for IVF. A proof of concept. ESHRE Annual Meeting, Barcelona 2018 (Award nominee)
  28. Chartomatsidou T, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Katsoula E, Zafeiratis O, Najdecki R, Papanikolaou E. In Freeze-all strategy Cumulative Live Birth Rate (CLBR) is increasing according to the number of blastocysts formed in women <40 undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). ESHRE Annual Meeting, Barcelona 2018
  29. Papanikolaou E, Timotheou E, Tatsi P, Chartomatsidou T, Najdecki R. Long-Antagonist protocol; luteal administration of a single dose of Degarelix (long-acting GnRH-antagonist) for controlled ovarian stimulation. A new protocol for IVF. ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo, Denver, Colorado, 2018
  30. Mumusoglu S, Uzbek IY, Sokmensuer LK, Polat M, Bozdag G, Papanikolaou E, Yarali H. Duration of blastulation may be associated with ongoing pregnancy rate in single euploid blastocyst transfer cycles. Reproductive Biomedicine Online 2017: 35 (6): 633-639    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28958703
  31. Papanikolaou E. and Najdecki R. Role of Antagonists in human IVF: The tool for a safer and more patient friendly IVF. Handbook of In Vitro Fertilisation. 4th Edition. 2017. Edited by DK Gardner and C Simon. CRC Press
  32. Kyrou D, R.Najdecki, E.Pagou, E.Katsoula, Papanikolaou EG. Corifollitropin alpha combined combined with GnRh agonist triggering appears to be safe and efficient option in oocyte donation cycles a prospective longitudinal study. Fertility&Sterility 2015:104;325-326
  33. Papanikolaou EG, Kyrou D, Zervakakou G, Paggou E, Humaidan P. «Follicular HCG endometrium priming for IVF patients experiencing resisting thin endometrium. A proof of concept study». J Assist Reprod Genet. 2013 Oct;30(10):1341-5.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3824855/
  34. Fatemi HM, Polyzos NP, van Vaerenbergh I, Bourgain C, Blockeel C, Alsbjerg B, Papanikolaou EG, Humaidan P. Early luteal phase endocrine profile is affected by the mode of triggering final oocyte maturation and the luteal phase support used in recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone-gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist in vitro fertilization cycles. Fertil Steril. 2013 Sep;100(3):742-7.
  35. Humaidan P, Polyzos NP, Alsbjerg B, Erb K, Mikkelsen AL, Elbaek HO, Papanikolaou EG, Andersen CY. GnRHa trigger and individualized luteal phase hCG support according to ovarian response to stimulation: two prospective randomized controlled multi-centre studies in IVF patients. Hum Reprod. 2013
  36. Zavos A, Daponte A, Garas A, Verykouki C, Papanikolaou E, Anifandis G, Polyzos NP. Double versus single homologous intrauterine insemination for male factor infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian J Androl. 2013 Jul;15(4):533-8
  37. Polyzos NP, Zavos A, Valachis A, Dragamestianos C, Blockeel C, Stoop D, Papanikolaou EG, Tournaye H, Devroey P, Messinis IE. Misoprostol prior to hysteroscopy in premenopausal and post-menopausal women. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update. 2012 Jul;18(4):393-404
  38. Kyrou D, Al-Azemi M, Papanikolaou EG, Donoso P, Tziomalos K, Devroey P, Fatemi HM. The relationship of premature progesterone rise with serum estradiol levels and number of follicles in GnRH antagonist/recombinant FSH-stimulated cycles. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2012 Jun;162(2):165-8
  39. Papanikolaou EG, Pados G, Grimbizis G, Bili E, Kyriazi L, Polyzos NP, Humaidan P, Tournaye H, Tarlatzis B. GnRH-agonist versus GnRH-antagonist IVF cycles: is the reproductive outcome affected by the incidence of progesterone elevation on the day of HCG triggering? A randomized prospective study. Hum Reprod. 2012 Jun;27(6):1822-8
  40. Humaidan P, Papanikolaou EG, Kyrou D, Alsbjerg B, Polyzos NP, Devroey P, Fatemi HM. The luteal phase after GnRH-agonist triggering of ovulation: present and future perspectives. Reprod Biomed Online. 2012 Feb;24(2):134-41
  41. Humaidan P, Kol S, Engmann L, Benadiva C, Papanikolaou EG, Andersen CY; on behalf of the Copenhagen GnRH Agonist Triggering Workshop Group. Should Cochrane reviews be performed during the development of new concepts? Hum Reprod. 2012 Jan;27(1):6-8.
  42. Papanikolaou EG, Humaidan P, Polyzos N, Kalantaridou S, Kol S, Benadiva C, Tournaye H, Tarlatzis B. New algorithm for OHSS prevention. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2011 Nov 3;9:147.
  43. Humaidan P, Papanikolaou EG, Kyrou D, Alsbjerg B, Polyzos NP, Devroey P, Fatemi HM. The luteal phase after GnRH-agonist triggering of ovulation: present and future perspectives. Reprod Biomed Online. 2011 Nov 9.
  44. Humaidan P, Papanikolaou EG, Tarlatzis BC. Reply: GnRHa to trigger final oocyte maturation: a time to reconsider. Hum Reprod. 2010 Mar;25(3):807-
  45. Papanikolaou EG, Humaidan P, Polyzos N, Kalantaridou S, Kol S, Benadiva C, Tournaye H, Tarlatzis B. New algorithm for OHSS prevention. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2011 Nov 3;9:147
  46. Polyzos NP, Fatemi HM, Zavos A, Grimbizis G, Kyrou D, Velasco JG, Devroey P, Tarlatzis B, Papanikolaou EG. Aromatase inhibitors in post-menopausal endometriosis. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2011 Jun 21;9:90. Review.
  47. Humaidan P, Kol S, Papanikolaou EG; Copenhagen GnRH Agonist Triggering Workshop Group. GnRH agonist for triggering of final oocyte maturation: time for a change of practice? Hum Reprod Update. 2011 Jul-Aug;17(4):510-24. Epub 2011 Mar 30. Review
  48. Papanikolaou EG, Polyzos NP, Humaidan P, Pados G, Bosch E, Tournaye H, Tarlatzis B. Aromatase inhibitors in stimulated IVF cycles. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2011 Jun 21;9:85. Review
  49. Polyzos NP, Valachis A, Patavoukas E, Papanikolaou EG, Messinis IE, Tarlatzis BC, Devroey P. Publication bias in reproductive medicine: from the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology annual meeting to publication. Hum Reprod. 2011 Jun;26(6):1371-6. Epub 2011 Feb 28
  50. Kyrou D, Fatemi HM, Zepiridis L, Riva A, Papanikolaou EG, Tarlatzis BC, Devroey P. Does cessation of progesterone supplementation during early pregnancy in patients treated with recFSH/GnRH antagonist affect ongoing pregnancy rates? A randomized controlled trial. Hum Reprod. 2011 May;26(5):1020-4.
  51. Papanikolaou EG, Verpoest W, Fatemi H, Tarlatzis B, Devroey P, Tournaye H. A novel method of luteal supplementation with recombinant luteinizing hormone when a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist is used instead of human chorionic gonadotropin for ovulation triggering: a randomized prospective proof of concept study. Fertil Steril. 2011 Mar 1;95(3):1174-7. Epub 2010 Oct 27.
  52. Kolibianakis EM, Venetis CA, Kalogeropoulou L, Papanikolaou E, Tarlatzis BC. Fixed versus flexible gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist administration in in vitro fertilization: a randomized controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2011 Feb;95(2):558-62. Epub 2010 Jul 16.
  53. Humaidan P, Papanikolaou EG, Tarlatzis BC. Reply: GnRHa to trigger final oocyte maturation: a time to reconsider. Hum Reprod. 2010 Mar;25(3):807-
  54. Polyzos NP, Polyzos IP, Zavos A, Valachis A, Mauri D, Papanikolaou EG, Tzioras S, Weber D, Messinis IE. Obstetric outcomes after treatment of periodontal disease during pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2010 Dec 29;341:c7017. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c7017.
  55. Papanikolaou EG, Fatemi H, Camus M, Kyrou D, Polyzos NP, Humaidan P, Tarlatzis B, Devroey P, Tournaye H. Higher birth rate after recombinant hCG triggering compared with urinary-derived hCG in single-blastocyst IVF antagonist cycles: a randomized controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2010 Dec;94(7):2902-4
  56. Donoso P, Staessen C, Collins J, Verpoest W, Fatemi HM, Papanikolaou EG, Devroey P. Prognostic factors for delivery in patients undergoing repeated preimplantation genetic aneuploidy screening. Fertil Steril. 2010 Nov;94(6):2362-4. Epub 2010 Jun 1
  57. Polyzos NP, Messini CI, Papanikolaou EG, Mauri D, Tzioras S, Badawy A, Messinis IE. Vaginal progesterone gel for luteal phase support in IVF/ICSI cycles: a meta-analysis. Fertil Steril. 2010 Nov;94(6):2083-7. Epub 2010 Feb 19
  58. Papanikolaou EG, Humaidan P, Polyzos NP, Tarlatzis B. Identification of the high-risk patient for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Semin Reprod Med. 2010 Nov;28(6):458-62. Epub 2010 Nov 16. Review
  59. Humaidan P, Quartarolo J, Papanikolaou EG. Preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: guidance for the clinician. Fertil Steril. 2010 Jul;94(2):389-400. Epub 2010 Apr 22. Review.
  60. Papanikolaou EG, Bourgain C, Fatemi H, Verpoest W, Polyzos NP, De Brabanter A, Kolibianakis E, Tarlatzis B, Devroey P, Tournaye H. Endometrial advancement after triggering with recombinant or urinary HCG: a randomized controlled pilot study. Reprod Biomed Online. 2010 Jul;21(1):50-5. Epub 2010 Mar 28.
  61. Humaidan P, Papanikolaou EG, Tarlatzis BC. GnRHa to trigger final oocyte maturation: a time to reconsider. Hum Reprod. 2009 Oct;24(10):2389-94. Review. PubMed PMID: 19608565.
  62. Kyrou D, Kolibianakis EM, Venetis CA, Papanikolaou EG, Bontis J, Tarlatzis BC. How to improve the probability of pregnancy in poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fertil Steril. 2009 Mar;91(3):749-66. PubMed PMID: 18639875.
  63. Papanikolaou EG, Kolibianakis EM, Pozzobon C, Tank P, Tournaye H, Bourgain C, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Progesterone rise on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin administration impairs pregnancy outcome in day 3 single-embryo transfer, while has no effect on day 5 single blastocyst transfer. Fertil Steril. 2009 Mar;91(3):949-52. PubMed PMID: 17555751.
  64. Verpoest W, Fauser BC, Papanikolaou E, Staessen C, Van Landuyt L, Donoso P, Tournaye H, Liebaers I, Devroey P. Chromosomal aneuploidy in embryos conceived with unstimulated cycle IVF. Hum Reprod. 2008 Oct;23(10):2369-71. PubMed PMID: 18621755.
  65. Fatemi HM, Popovic-Todorovic B, Donoso P, Papanikolaou E, Smitz J, Devroey P. Luteal phase oestradiol suppression by letrozole: a pilot study in oocyte donors. Reprod Biomed Online. 2008 Sep;17(3):307-11. PubMed PMID: 18764999.
  66. Loutradi KE, Kolibianakis EM, Venetis CA, Papanikolaou EG, Pados G, Bontis I,  Tarlatzis BC. Cryopreservation of human embryos by vitrification or slow freezing: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fertil Steril. 2008 Jul;90(1):186-93. Review. PubMed PMID: 17980870.
  67. Verpoest W, De Rademaeker M, Sermon K, De Rycke M, Seneca S, Papanikolaou E, Spits C, Van Landuyt L, Van der Elst J, Haentjens P, Devroey P, Liebaers I. Real and expected delivery rates of patients with myotonic dystrophy undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Hum Reprod. 2008 Jul;23(7):1654-60. PubMed PMID: 18408243.
  68. Kolibianakis EM, Venetis CA, Papanikolaou EG, Diedrich K, Tarlatzis BC, Griesinger G. Estrogen addition to progesterone for luteal phase support in cycles stimulated with GnRH analogues and gonadotrophins for IVF: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod. 2008 Jun;23(6):1346-54. Review. PubMed PMID: 18408017.
  69. Lainas TG, Sfontouris IA, Papanikolaou EG, Zorzovilis JZ, Petsas GK, Lainas GT, Kolibianakis EM. Flexible GnRH antagonist versus flare-up GnRH agonist protocol in poor responders treated by IVF: a randomized controlled trial. Hum Reprod. 2008 Jun;23(6):1355-8. PubMed PMID: 18403419.
  70. Papanikolaou EG, Kolibianakis EM, Tournaye H, Venetis CA, Fatemi H, Tarlatzis B, Devroey P. Live birth rates after transfer of equal number of blastocysts or cleavage-stage embryos in IVF. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod. 2008 Jan;23(1):91-9. Review. PubMed PMID: 17965420.
  71. Kolibianakis EM, Papanikolaou EG, Tournaye H, Camus M, Van Steirteghem AC, Devroey P. Triggering final oocyte maturation using different doses of human chorionic gonadotropin: a randomized pilot study in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists and recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone. Fertil Steril. 2007 Nov;88(5):1382-8. PubMed PMID: 17445806.
  72. Fatemi HM, Popovic-Todorovic B, Papanikolaou E, Donoso P, Devroey P. An update of luteal phase support in stimulated IVF cycles. Hum Reprod Update. 2007 Nov-Dec;13(6):581-90 Review. PubMed PMID: 17626114.
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  75. Venetis CA, Kolibianakis EM, Papanikolaou E, Bontis J, Devroey P, Tarlatzis BC. Is progesterone elevation on the day of human chorionic gonadotrophin administration associated with the probability of pregnancy in in vitro fertilization? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update. 2007 Jul-Aug;13(4):343-55.  PubMed PMID: 17405832.
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  77. Fatemi HM, Bourgain C, Donoso P, Blockeel C, Papanikolaou EG, Popovic-Todorovic B, Devroey P. Effect of oral administration of dydrogestrone versus vaginal administration of natural micronized progesterone on the secretory transformation of endometrium and luteal endocrine profile in patients with premature ovarian failure: a proof of concept. Hum Reprod. 2007 May;22(5):1260-3. PubMed PMID: 17227809.
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  80. Della Ragione T, Verheyen G, Papanikolaou EG, Van Landuyt L, Devroey P, Van Steirteghem A. Developmental stage on day-5 and fragmentation rate on day-3 can influence the implantation potential of top-quality blastocysts in IVF cycles with single embryo transfer. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2007 Jan 26;5:2. PubMed PMID: 17257401; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1796880.
  81. Fatemi HM, Kolibianakis EM, Camus M, Tournaye H, Donoso P, Papanikolaou E, Devroey P. Addition of estradiol to progesterone for luteal supplementation in patients stimulated with GnRH antagonist/rFSH for IVF: a randomized controlled trial. Hum Reprod. 2006 Oct;21(10):2628-32. PubMed PMID:16857887.
  82. Donoso P, Platteau P, Papanikolaou EG, Staessen C, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Does PGD for aneuploidy screening change the selection of embryos derived from testicular sperm extraction in obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermic men? Hum Reprod. 2006 Sep;21(9):2390-5. PubMed PMID: 16757554.
  83. Verpoest WM, Kolibianakis E, Papanikolaou E, Smitz J, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Aromatase inhibitors in ovarian stimulation for IVF/ICSI: a pilot study. Reprod Biomed Online. 2006 Aug;13(2):166-72. PubMed PMID: 16895628.
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  86. Kolibianakis EM, Papanikolaou EG, Camus M, Tournaye H, Van Steirteghem AC, Devroey P. Effect of oral contraceptive pill pre-treatment on ongoing pregnancy rates in patients stimulated with GnRH antagonists and recombinant FSH for IVF. A randomized controlled trial. Hum Reprod. 2006 Feb;21(2):352-7. PubMed PMID: 16269449.
  87. Papanikolaou EG, Pozzobon C, Kolibianakis EM, Camus M, Tournaye H, Fatemi HM, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Incidence and prediction of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in women undergoing gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist in vitro fertilization cycles. Fertil Steril. 2006 Jan;85(1):112-20. PubMed PMID: 16412740.
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  89. Papanikolaou EG, Camus M, Fatemi HM, Tournaye H, Verheyen G, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Early pregnancy loss is significantly higher after day 3 single embryo transfer than after day 5 single blastocyst transfer in GnRH antagonist stimulated IVF cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2006 Jan;12(1):60-5. PubMed PMID:16454935.
  90. Papanikolaou EG, D’haeseleer E, Verheyen G, Van de Velde H, Camus M, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P, Tournaye H. Live birth rate is significantly higher after blastocyst transfer than after cleavage-stage embryo transfer when at least four embryos are available on day 3 of embryo culture. A randomized prospective study. Hum Reprod. 2005 Nov;20(11):3198-203. PubMed PMID: 16055454.
  91. Papanikolaou EG, Vernaeve V, Kolibianakis E, Assche EV, Bonduelle M, Liebaers I, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Is chromosome analysis mandatory in the initial investigation of normovulatory women seeking infertility treatment? Hum Reprod. 2005 Oct;20(10):2899-903. PubMed PMID: 15958396.
  92. Fatemi HM, Al-Turki HA, Papanikolaou EG, Kosmas L, De Sutter P, Devroey P. Successful treatment of an aggressive recurrent post-menopausal endometriosis with an aromatase inhibitor. Reprod Biomed Online. 2005 Oct;11(4):455-7. PubMed PMID: 16274608.
  93. Kolibianakis EM, Bourgain C, Papanikolaou EG, Camus M, Tournaye H, Van Steirteghem AC, Devroey P. Prolongation of follicular phase by delaying hCG administration results in a higher incidence of endometrial advancement on the day of oocyte retrieval in GnRH antagonist cycles. Hum Reprod. 2005 Sep;20(9):2453-6. PubMed PMID: 15890735.
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  95. Papanikolaou EG, Bourgain C, Kolibianakis E, Tournaye H, Devroey P. Steroid receptor expression in late follicular phase endometrium in GnRH antagonist IVF cycles is already altered, indicating initiation of early luteal phase transformation in the absence of secretory changes. Hum Reprod. 2005Jun;20(6):1541-7. PubMed PMID: 15705618.
  96. Papanikolaou EG, Kolibianakis E, Devroey P. Emerging drugs in assisted reproduction. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 2005 May;10(2):425-40. Review. PubMed PMID: 15934877.
  97. Papanikolaou EG, Platteau P, Albano C, Nogueira D, Cortvrindt R, Devroey P, Smitz J. Immature oocyte in-vitro maturation: clinical aspects. Reprod Biomed Online. 2005 May;10(5):587-92. Review. PubMed PMID: 15949215.
  98. Papanikolaou EG, Tournaye H, Verpoest W, Camus M, Vernaeve V, Van Steirteghem A, Devroey P. Early and late ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: early pregnancy outcome and profile. Hum Reprod. 2005 Mar;20(3):636-41. PubMed PMID: 15576388.
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  100. Stefos T, Sotiriadis A, Tsanadis G, Hasiotis G, Papanicolaou E, Seferiadis K. Serum leptin and erythropoietin during menstruation. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2005 ;32(1):41-4. PMID: 15864936
  101. Papanikolaou EG, Plachouras N, Drougia A, Andronikou S, Vlachou C, Stefos T,  Paraskevaidis E, Zikopoulos K. Comparison of misoprostol and dinoprostone for elective induction of labour in nulliparous women at full term: a randomized prospective study. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2004 Sep 27;2:70. PubMed PMID:15450119
  102. Kalantaridou SN, Naka KK, Papanikolaou E, Kazakos N, Kravariti M, Calis KA, Paraskevaidis EA, Sideris DA, Tsatsoulis A, Chrousos GP, Michalis LK. Impaired endothelial function in young women with premature ovarian failure: normalization with hormone therapy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Aug;89(8):3907-13. PubMed PMID: 15292326.
  103. Makrydimas G, Papanikolaou E, Paraskevaidis E, Paschopoulos M, Lolis D. Upper limb abnormalities as an isolated ultrasonographic finding in early detection of trisomy 18. A case report. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2003 Nov-Dec; 18(6):401-3. PubMed PMID: 14564108.
  104. Zikopoulos KA, Papanikolaou EG, Kalantaridou SN, Tsanadis GD, Plachouras NI, Dalkalitsis NA, Paraskevaidis EA. Early pregnancy termination with vaginal misoprostol before and after 42 days gestation. Hum Reprod. 2002 Dec;17(12):3079-83. PubMed PMID: 12456606.
  105. Papanikolaou EG, Tsanadis G, Dalkalitsis N, Lolis D. Recurrent bacterial vaginosis in a virgin adolescent: a new method of treatment. Infection. 2002 Dec;30(6):403-4. PubMed PMID: 12478334.
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