Pr Meryem Eken

Formation et Spécialisation

• 2001–2008 Université d’Istanbul, Faculté de Médecine d’Istanbul – Diplôme de Médecine (MD)
• 2008–2012 Université d’Istanbul, Faculté de Médecine d’Istanbul, Département de Gynécologie et Obstétrique – Formation de Spécialisation

Expérience Professionnelle

• 2013–2015 Ministère de la Santé, Hôpital de Formation et de Recherche Zeynep Kamil – Service Obligatoire
• 2015–2019 Université Aydın Adnan Menderes, Département de Gynécologie et Obstétrique
• 2017 Ministère de la Santé, Hôpital de Formation et de Recherche Zeynep Kamil – Formation Clinique en FIV
• 2019–2020 Université Yeni Yüzyıl, Hôpital Privé Gaziosmanpaşa – Clinique de FIV
• 2020–2025 Hôpital Privé Hisar Intercontinental – Chef de l’Unité de FIV
• 2024–Présent Université d’Üsküdar, Faculté de Médecine
• 2025 Université de Biruni, Faculté de Médecine – Professorat
• 2025–Présent Université Bahçeşehir, Hôpital Medical Park Göztepe – Chef de l’Unité de la Clinique de FIV

Affiliations Professionnelles

• Société de Médecine et de Chirurgie de la Reproduction
• Association Médicale Turque
• Fondation Turque de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique

Prix et distinctions

• Premier prix de présentation orale : "Mycophenolate mofetil attenuates uterine ischemia/reperfusion injury", Société Turque de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique, 2016.

Articles dans des revues internationales à comité de lecture (SCI, SSCI, Arts and Humanities)

• ETANERCEPT PROTECTS OVARIAN RESERVE AGAINST ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY IN A RAT MODEL. Archives of Medical Science, 2017.
• Serum procalcitonin levels together with clinical features and inflammatory markers in women with tuboovarian abscess for discriminating requirements for surgery for full recovery. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 38(6), 818-821, 2018.
• Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumors: Evaluation of Clinical, Outcome and Recurrence Factors. West Indian Medical Journal, 2015.
• Clinical significance of neuregulin 4 (NRG4) in gestational diabetes mellitus. Gynecological Endocrinology, 34(7), 605-608, 2018.
• Association between circulating neuregulin 4 levels and metabolic, atherogenic, and AMH profile of polycystic ovary syndrome. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1-6, 2019.
• Effect of vaginal washing before intravaginal dinoprostone insertion for labor induction: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(12), 2149-2155, 2018.
• Antral Follicle Diameter Variance Within Each Ovary May Be A Predictor For Poor Response In Cases With Normal Ovarian Reserve. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 126(08), 521-527, 2018.
• Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Embryo Transfers of Cases with and without Catheter Rotation during Its Withdrawal. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 83(4), 397-403, 2018.
• Second trimester maternal serum–amniotic fluid nitric oxide and vascular endothelial growth factor levels in relation to uterine artery Doppler indices in pregnancies with normal outcome. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 38(8), 1088-1092, 2018.
• Which factors are associated with the recurrence of endometrioma after cystectomy? Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1-5, 2017.
• Comparison of office hysteroscopy and dilatation curettage regarding patient comfort, efficacy and quality of life in patients suffering from menorrhagia: prospective randomized study. Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics Gynecology, 44(4), 599-604, 2017.
• The effect of labour pain in caesarean delivery on neonatal and maternal outcomes in a term low-risk obstetric population. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1-5, 2017.
• The Timing of Embryo Transfer Catheter Removal: Should It be Delayed or Done Immediately? A Prospective Randomized Trial. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 2017.
• Mycophenolate mofetil attenuates uterine ischaemia/reperfusion injury in a rat model. Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 34(2), 115-123, 2017.
• Association between maternal circulating 25 hydroxyvitamin D concentration and placental volume in the first trimester. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Neonatal Medicine, 30(24), 2944-2950, 2017.
• Evaluation of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-Platelet Ratio for Diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Journal of Family Reproductive Health, 10(4), 211-216, 2016.
• Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated With a Higher Frequency of Female Sexual Difficulty and Sexual Distress. Journal of Sex Marital Therapy, 43(8), 811-821, 2016.
• Major determinants of survival and length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit of newborns from women with premature preterm rupture of membranes. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Neonatal Medicine, 30(16), 1972-1975, 2016.
• The effect of endometrial polyps on pregnancy rates in intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics Gynecology, 43(4), 588-591, 2016.
• N acetylcysteine leads to greater ovarian protection than enoxaparin sodium in a rat ovarian torsion model. Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 33(1), 93-101, 2016.
• The diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort of three endocervical sampling methods a randomized controlled trial. Chirurgia-Italy, 30(3), 84-88, 2016.
• Effects of closure versus non-closure of the visceral and parietal peritoneum at cesarean section: does it have any effect on postoperative vital signs? A prospective randomized study. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Neonatal Medicine, 30(8), 922-926, 2016.
• Endometrial malignancies arising on endometrial polyps and precursor lesions. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology, 37(6), 827-832, 2016.
• Do younger women with elevated basal follicular stimulating hormone levels undergoing gonadotropin-stimulated intrauterine insemination cycles represent compromised reproductive outcomes? European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 199, 141-145, 2016.
• Effects of fetal cardiac anomalies on ductus venosus and aortic isthmus doppler profiles. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 293(2), 345-350, 2016.
• Evaluation of the maternal and fetal risk factors associated with neonatal care unit hospitalization time. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Neonatal Medicine, 29(21), 3553-3557, 2016.
• Atypical Leiomyomas of the Uterus: A Clinicopathologic Study of 54 Cases and Immunohistochemical Analysis of Ki-67 (MIB-1) and p53. West Indian Medical Journal, 2015.
• The role of transvaginal power Doppler ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of benign intrauterine focal lesions. Journal of Medical Ultrasonics, 42(4), 533-540, 2015.
• Does aggressive and expectant management of severe preeclampsia affect the neurologic development of the infant. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 15(8), 19325-19331, 2015.
• Sirenomelia: a review of embryogenic theories and discussion of the differences from caudal regression syndrome. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Neonatal Medicine, 29(6), 949-953, 2015.
• The effect of gestational diabetes on the expression of mitochondrial fusion proteins in placental tissue. Placenta, 115, 106-114, 2021.
• The effect of individual oocyte matched follicular fluid oxidant, antioxidant status, and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines on IVF outcomes of patients with diminished ovarian reserve. Medicine (Baltimore), 102(4), 2023.
• The effect of abdominal massage and stretching exercise on pain and dysmenorrhea symptoms in female university students: A single-blind randomized-controlled clinical trial. Health Care Women International, 44(5), 621-638, 2023.
• Can FMR1 CGG repeat lengths predict the outcome in ICSI cycles? Ginekologia Polska, 93(9), 735-741, 2022.

Communications lors de congrès scientifiques internationaux

• Rationalist Drug Use. International Pelvic Pain Society (IPSS) Meeting, 2017 (Conférencière invitée).
• Maternal Serum-Amniotic Fluid VEGF and Nitric Oxide Levels and Uterine Artery Doppler. 1st International Pregnancy, Birth, and Puerperium Congress, 2016.
• Major determinants of newborn survival and duration of hospitalization at neonatal intensive care unit in pregnants with premature preterm rupture of membranes. 11th Turkish German Gynecologic Congress, 2016.
• Evaluation of Neutrophil–Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet–Lymphocyte Ratio and Red Blood Cell Distribution Width–Platelet Ratio for Diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. 11th Turkish German Gynecological Congress, 2016.
• Influence of Type of Hysterectomy on sexual and psychological condition. 11th Turkish German Gynecologic Congress, 2016.

Livres et chapitres de livres

• Recommandations nutritionnelles de la FIGO (Adolescence, Pré-conception et Maternité). Traduction turque du chapitre « Recommandations pour les femmes enceintes », TJOD, 2018.
• Recommandations nutritionnelles de la FIGO. Traduction turque globale, TJOD, 2017.

Articles dans des revues nationales avec comité de lecture (Turquie)

• Effect of Copper Intrauterine Device Use for Contraception on Female Sexual Function. Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni, 49(3), 237-240, 2017.
• Evaluation of Risk Factors, Incidence, Perinatal and Maternal Outcome of Placenta Previa Cases with and without Placenta Accreta Spectrum. Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 19(3), 75-80, 2017.
• The impact of abdominal and laparoscopic hysterectomies on women's sexuality and psychological condition. Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetric and Gynecology, 13(4), 196-202, 2016.
• Evaluation of Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnancies with Increased Nuchal Translucency and Normal Karyotype. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 79(3), 117, 2016.
• Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve with Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Ultrasonography in Hysterectomy Cases. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 78(3), 67-71, 2015.
• Serum Beta Crosslaps as a Predictor for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 78(2), 36-40, 2015.
• Primary carcinoma of the fallopian tubes: Analysis of sixteen patients. Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetric and Gynecology, 12(2), 83-88, 2015.
• What is Turkish women’s opinion about vaginal delivery? Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetric and Gynecology, 12(2), 75-78, 2015.
• Evaluation of 17 Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Use in Patients Undergoing Cervical Cerclage for the Prevention of Preterm Birth. İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Tıp Dergisi, 7(2), 53-57, 2015.
• Six-year incidence and some features of cases of brachial plexus injury in a tertiary referral center. Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetric and Gynecology, 12(2), 71-74, 2015.
• Uterine Carcinosarcomas: Histopathological Review of 18 Cases. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 78(1), 1-5, 2015.
• Conversion Rates of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Presentations from the National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress into International Publications. Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni, 46(2), 63-68, 2015.
• Evaluation of Endometrial Findings in Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Ovary. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 77(4), 55-59, 2015.
• Evaluation of Cases Undergoing Myomectomy During Cesarean Section. Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni, 46(3), 95-99, 2015.
• Factors Affecting Pregnancy Rates in Infertile Patients Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Induction and Intrauterine Insemination Treatment. İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Tıp Dergisi, 7(1), 1-7, 2015.
• Comparison of Clomiphene Citrate and Low Dose Recombinant FSH for Induction of Ovulation in Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 25(1), 19-26, 2015.
• Comparison of the Clinical Efficacy of Trospium Chloride and Tolterodine in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder. Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni, 45(4), 160-164, 2014.
• Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: Pathological Evaluation in 22 Cases. Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni, 45(2), 65-70, 2014.

Communications lors de congrès scientifiques nationaux

• Evaluation of Thiol-Disulfide, Thioredoxin Reductase, and Peroxiredoxin-6 Levels in Fetal Cord Blood in Diabetes. Health Sciences University 2nd Gynecology and Obstetrics Days, 2019.
• Comparison of Embryo Transfer with and without Catheter Rotation: A Randomized Study. Health Sciences University Gynecology and Obstetrics Days, 2017.
• Etanercept Protects Ovarian Reserve against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in a Rat Model. 7th National Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Congress, 2016.
• The Effect of Painful and Elective Cesarean Section on Neonatal and Maternal Morbidity. TJOD National Congress, 2016.
• Endometrial Malignancies and Precursor Lesions Developed on Endometrial Polyps. 12th Uludağ Gynecology and Obstetrics Winter Congress, 2015.

Autres publications (Rapports de cas et revues)

• Primary Carcinosarcoma of the Ovary: A Report of Three Cases. West Indian Medical Journal, 2015.
• Bilateral Ovarian Leiomyoma in Postmenopausal Women: A Case Report. West Indian Medical Journal, 2015.
• Endometriosis on the Abdominal Wall: Atypical Location. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 79(4), 175, 2017.
• Occult serous carcinoma of fallopian tube presenting as supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 55(3), 450-452, 2016.
• OHVIRA syndrome presenting with acute abdomen: a case report. Clinical Imaging, 38(3), 357-359, 2014.
• Chronic Urinary Retention after Surgery for a Rare Case of Adult Presacral Teratoma. Balkan Medical Journal, 33(1), 110-112, 2014.

Responsabilités administratives

• Directrice du Centre d'application et de recherche sur les questions féminines, Université ADNAN MENDERES.