Professor LI Tin Chiu

LI Tin Chiu

Current Position:
Clinical Professor (honorary)

Office Phone:
(852) 3505 2800

Email:
tinchiu.li@cuhk.edu.hk

Qualifications:
MBBS (HK), MD(HK), PhD (Sheffield), FRCOG, FRCP(Glasgow)

Other Positions:

  • Honorary Professor of Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, Sheffield Hallam University
    2004 – now
  • Honorary Professor, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
    2006 – now
  • Honorary Professor, University of Shangdong, Jinan, China
    2012 – now

Professor LI Tin Chiu was until recently Professor of Reproductive Medicine & Surgery in Sheffield, England. He joined The Chinese University of Hong Kong in May 2014 and is currently the Director of Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Programme.  He has a special interest in recurrent miscarriage, implantation failure, reproductive surgery and congenital uterine anomaly. Professor LI is active in clinical and basic research and has published over 250 articles in international journals.  He is the coordinator of the Special Interest Group in Reproductive Surgery of European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology.

Clinical & research Interests:

  1. Infertility
  2. Recurrent miscarriage
  3. Repeated IVF failure
  4. Fibroid
  5. Endometriosis
  6. Reproductive surgery

Publications: 
Over 250 papers in international refereed journals on various aspects of reproductive surgery, infertility, pregnancy loss, endometrium & implantation prior to joining the department.

Publications prior to joining the department

Publications after joining the department:

1Autoimmunity and Infertility
Zhang T, Chen XY, Li TC, Wang CC, Chung JPW
In: Translational Autoimmunity Autoimmune Disease Associated with Different Clinical Features
Academic Press, 2022; Volume 3 Ch9:185-206
2Systematic review update and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials of ovarian stimulation versus artifcial cycle for endometrial preparation prior to frozen embryo transfer in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Zhang YY, Wu L, Li TC, Wang CC, Zhang T, Chung PWJ
Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2022 Apr 2;20(1):62
3Whole Genome Transcriptomic Analysis of Ovary Granulosa Cells Revealed an Anti-Apoptosis Regulatory Gene DLGAP5 in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Deng Y, Li H, Song Y, Cen J, Zhang Y, Sui Y, Cui D, Li TC, Xu Y, Wang CC, Chung PWJ, Tang T
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Mar 18;13:781149
4Serial changes in two immune checkpoint receptors and ligands, Tim-3/Gal-9 and PD-1/PD-L1 in peripheral blood prior to miscarriage: Comparison with pregnancies resulting in a live birth
Zhang T, Zhao YW, Cheung WC, Gan YH, Huang L, Li MQ, Leung KT, Chung PW, Wang CC, Laird S, Chen XY, Li TC
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2022 Feb 7;e13524
5Effects of nonoxynol-9 (N-9) on sperm functions: systematic review and meta-analysis
Xu M, Zhao M, Li RHW, Lin Z, Chung JPW, Li TC, Lee TL, Chan DYL
Reprod Fertil. 2022 Feb 21;3(1):R19-R33
6Hyoscine butylbromide in pain reduction associated with ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Chung JPW, Law TSM, Mak JSM, Liu RCY, Sahota DS, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Feb;44(2):295-303
7Associations between ambient air pollution and IVF outcomes in a heavily polluted city in China
Liu J, Zhao M, Zhang H, Zhao J, Kong H, Zhou M, Guan Y, Li TC, Wang X, Chan DYL
Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Jan;44(1):49-62
8The association of chronic endometritis with mid‑trimester loss due to cervical incompetence and the outcome of laparoscopic cervical cerclage
Li J, Song DM, Feng XD, Huang XW, Xia EL, Li TC
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2021 Nov;304(5):1345-1351
9The identification of endometrial immune cell densities and clustering analysis in the mid-luteal phase as predictor for pregnancy outcomes after IVF-ET treatment
Zhao Y, Man GCW, Wang J, Liu Y, Kwong J, Zhang T, Chung JPW, Wang CC, Chen X, Li TC
J Reprod Immunol. 2021 Oct 5;148:103431
10Multiplexed Fluorescent Immunohistochemical Staining of Four Endometrial Immune Cell Types in Recurrent Miscarriage
Zhao Y, Man GCW, Chan LKY, Guo X, Liu Y, Zhang T, Kwong J, Wang CC, Chen X, Li TC
J Vis Exp. 2021 Aug 4;(174): e62931
11Ovarian Reserve and Recurrence at One-Year Postoperatively after using Haemostatic Sealant and Bipolar Diathermy for Haemostasis during Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
Chung JPW, Law TSM, Mak JSM, Sahota DS, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 Aug;43(2):310-318
12Laparoscopic metroplasty for bicorporeal uterus: surgical techniques and outcomes
Zhou QY, Saravelos S, Huang XW, Ma N, Li T, Xia EL
Chin Med J (Engl). 2020 Dec 14;134(9):1107-110
13Automated and precise recognition of human zygote cytoplasm: A robust image-segmentation system based on a convolutional neural network
Zhao M, Li H, Li R, Li Y, Luo X, Li TC, Lee TL, Wang WJ, Chan DYL
Biomedical Signal Processing and Control 2021 May;67:102551
14Single-cell RNA sequencing identifies molecular targets associated with poor in vitro maturation performance of oocytes collected from ovarian stimulation
Lee AWT, Ng JKW, Liao J, Luk AC, Suen AHC, Chan TTH, Cheung MY, Chu HT, Tang NLS, Zhao MP, Lian Q, Chan WY, Chan DYL, Leung TY, Chow KL, Wang W, Wang LH, Chen NCH, Yang WJ, Huang JY, Li TC, Lee TL
Hum Reprod. 2021 Jun 18;36(7):1907-1921
15Impact of antibiotic therapy on the rate of negative test results for chronic endometritis: a prospective randomized control trial  
Song D, He Y, Wang Y, Liu Z, Xia E, Huang X, Xiao Y, Li TC
Fertil Steril. 2021 Jun;115(6):1549-1556
16The number of previous failed embryo transfer cycles is an independent factor affecting implantation rate in women undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment: A retrospective cohort study
Wang Y, Tian Y, Liu L, Li TC, Tong X, Zhu H, Zhang S
Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Mar 5;100(9):e25034
17Associations between blood metal/ metalloid concentration and human semen quality and sperm function: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong
Shi X, Chan CPS, Man GKY, Chan DYL, Wong MH, Li TC
J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2021 May;65:126735
18Successful implantation is associated with a transient increase in serum pro-inflammatory cytokine profile, following by a switch to anti-inflammatory cytokine profile prior to confirmation of pregnancy
Zhao Y, Zhang T, Guo X, Wong CK, Chen X, Chan YL, Wang CC, Laird S, Li TC
Fertil Steril. 2021 Apr;115(4):1044-1053
19Application of convolutional neural network on early human embryo segmentation during in vitro fertilization
Zhao MP, Xu MR, Li HH, Alqawasmeh O, Chung JPW, Li TC, Lee TL, Tang PMK, Chan DYL
J Cell Mol Med. 2021 Mar;25(5):2633-2644
20Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Human Embryo Implantation: Clinical Implications
Guo X, Yi H, Li TC, Wang Y, Wang HL, Chen XY
Biomolecules. 2021 Feb 10;11(2):253
21Green tea extract as a cryoprotectant additive to preserve the motility and DNA integrity of human spermatozoa
Alqawasmeh OAM, Zhao M, Chan CPS, Leung MBW, Chow KC, Agarwal N, Mak JSM, Wang CC, Pang CP, Li TC, Chu WK, Chan DYL
Asian J Androl. Mar-Apr 2021;23(2):150-156
22Auto−Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Gel for Prevention of Intrauterine Adhesions after Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Zhou Q, Shi X, Saravelos S, Huang X, Zhao Y, Huang R, Xia E, Li TC
J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021 Feb;28(2):307-313 
23Comparison of uterine artery Doppler measurements at 6 weeks of pregnancy after IVF between pregnancies that resulted in miscarriage and ongoing pregnancies
Guo J, Chaemsaithong P, Huang J, Chung JPW, Huang J, Poon LCY, Li TC
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2021 Feb;152(2):249-255
24Uterine CD56+ cell density and euploid miscarriage in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage: A clinical descriptive study
Chen X, Zhang T, Liu Y, Cheung WC, Zhao Y, Wang CC, Laird S, Li TC
Eur J Immunol. 2021 Feb;51(2):487-489
25SARS-CoV-2 and Assisted Reproductive Technology Practice: An Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) Position Paper
Wiweko B, Ho Tuong M, Li R, Li TC, Tzeng C, Kovacs G, Tanaka A, Lee JR, Pai H, Khan H
Fertility & Reproduction 2020 Dec;2(4):115-143
26The endometrial proteomic profile around the time of embryo implantation
Guo X, Li TC, Chen X
Biol Reprod. 2021 Jan 4;104(1):11-26
27Septate uterus and reproductive outcomes: let's get serious about this        
Alonso Pacheco L, Ata B, Bettocchi S, Campo R, Carugno J, Checa MA, de Angelis C, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Donnez J, Farrugia M, Ferro J, Franchini M, Garzon S, Gianaroli L, Gergolet M, Gubbini G, Gordts S, Grimbizis G, Haimovich S, Laganà AS, Li TC, Mencaglia L, Rienzi L, Saravelos S, Soares SR, Tanos V, Ubeda A, Ubaldi FM, Van Herendael B, Vereczkey A, Vitagliano A, Vitale SG, Zullo F          
Hum Reprod. 2020 Nov 1;35(11):2627-2629
28Three-dimensional versus two-dimensional ultrasound-guided embryo transfer: a randomised control study (abridged secondary publication)
Li TC, Saravelos S, Kong WS          
Hong Kong Med J. 2020 Dec;26 Suppl 6(6):26-29
29The use of multiplex staining to measure the density and clustering of four endometrial immune cells around the implantation period in women with recurrent miscarriage: comparison with fertile controls
Zhao Y, Chen X, Zhang T, Chan LKY, Liu Y, Chung JPW, Kwong J, Li TC
J Mol Histol. 2020 Oct;51(5):593-603                                
30Transplantation of Human Adipose Stem Cells Using Acellular Human Amniotic Membrane Improves Angiogenesis in Injured Endometrial Tissue in a Rat Intrauterine Adhesion Model
Han X, Ma Y, Lu X, Li W, Xia E, Li TC, Zhang H, Huang X
Cell Transplant. Jan-Dec 2020;29
31Embryo migration following ART documented by 2D/3D ultrasound
Saravelos SH, Balfoussia DT, Kong GWS, Chung JPW, Mak JSM, Chung CHS, Cheung LP, Li TC
Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2020 Jun; 12(2): 143–148    
32Hysteroscopic adhesiolysis using the "ploughing technique"
Huang X, Li TC, Enlan X
Ann Transl Med. 2020 Jul;8(13):811                               
33Early transient suppression of immune checkpoint proteins T-cell immunoglobulin mucin-3 and programmed cell death-1 in peripheral blood lymphocytes after blastocyst transfer is associated with successful implantation
Zhang T, Zhu W, Zhao Y, Cheung WC, Liu Y, Chen X, Du Y, Leung KT, Chan YL, Wang CC, Laird S, Li TC
Fertil Steril. 2020 Aug;114(2):426-435
34The role of the renin-angiotensin system in regulating endometrial neovascularization during the peri-implantation period: Literature review and preliminary data
Qi R, Li TC, Chen X
Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2020 May;11:2042018820920560
35Pregnancy outcome after intrauterine adhesiolysis
Xia EL, Huang XW, Li TC      
Ann Transl Med. 2020 Mar;8(5):154
36Selective growth of mosaic cells in chromosomal analysis of chorionic villi by conventional karyotyping
Zhang Y, Lei Q, Liu J, Lin M, Luo L, Li TC, Wang Q, Zhou C
Mol Cell Probes. 2020 Jun;51:101532
37Evidence from three cohort studies on the expression of MUC16 around the time of implantation suggests it is an inhibitor of implantation
Liu L, Wang Y, Chen X, Tian Y, Li TC, Zhao L, Chen Q, Wei M, Zhang S
J Assist Reprod Genet. 2020 May;37(5):1105-1115
38Fertility Preservation in Hong Kong Chinese Society: Awareness, Knowledge and Acceptance
Yeung QSY, Ng EYL, Lao TT, Li TC, Chung JPW
BMC Womens Health. 2020 Apr 29;20(1):86
39Association between chronic endometritis and uterine natural killer (uNK) cells density in women with recurrent miscarriage: clinical implications
Chen X, Liu Y, Zhao Y, Cheung CWC, Zhang T, Qi R, Chung JPW, Wang CC, Li TC
J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2020 Jun;46(6):858-863
40Influence of the period of abstinence on semen quality in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus – A case report and review of the literature
Waters THB, Chan CPS, Li TC, Chan DYL
Case Rep Rheumatol. 2020 Mar 7;2020:9296858
41Durations of Intrauterine Balloon therapy and Adhesion Reformation After Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Yang X, Liu Y, Li TC, Xia E, Xiao Y, Zhou F, Song D, Zhou Q
Reprod Biomed Online. 2020 Apr;40(4):539-546
42Effects of high progesterone in in-vitro fertilization cycle on DNA methylation and gene expression of adhesion molecules on endometrium during implantation window
Xiong Y, Hu L, Zhang T, Wang M, Xu H, Li TC, Sun Y, Wang CC
J Assist Reprod Genet. 2020 Jan;37(1):33-43
43The effects of daily meteorological perturbation on pregnancy outcome: Follow-up of a cohort of young women undergoing IVF treatment
Zhao M, Zhang H, Waters THB, Chung JPW, Li TC, Chan DYL
Environ Health. 2019 Nov 28;18(1):103, 14pages
44Preface: Volume 59
Li TC
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2019 Aug;59:1
45Practical Considerations in Providing Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) (REVIEW)
Yeung QSY, Zhang YX, Chung JPW, Kwok YKY, Gui B, Choy KW, Li TC
Fertility and Reproduction, 1(1), May 2019, 1-9
46Localization of MUC1 in different cell populations of luminal epithelium and changes in expression in women with reproductive failure during implantation window
Wu FR, Mao D, Liu YY, Chen XY, Xu H, Li TC, Wang CC
J Mol Histol. 2019 Dec;50(6):563-572
47Endometrium imaging using real-time rotational optical coherence tomography imaging system: A pilot, prospective and ex-vivo study
Law SM, Wu F, Xu H, Wang CC, Li TC
Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Nov;98(44):e17738
48Combination of noninvasive methods in diagnosis of infertile women with minimal or mild endometriosis, a retrospective study in China.
Yu H, Li B, Li TC, Zhang S, Lin X.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 Aug 98(31):e16695
49A cohort study comparing 4 mg and 10 mg daily doses of postoperative oestadiol therapy to prevent adhesion reformation after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis.
Liu L, Huang X, Xia E, Zhang X, Li TC, Liu Y.
Hum Fetil ( Camb) 2019 Sep;22(3):191-197.
50Prevention of postoperative adhesion reformation by intermittent intrauterine balloon therapy: a randomized controlled trial.
Shi X, Saravelos SH, Zhou Q, Huang X, Xia E, Li TC.
BJOG. 2019 Sep;126(10):1259-1266.
51A double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial on the effect of traditional Chinese medicine formula Wuzi Yanzong pill on improving semen qualities in men with suboptimal parameters
Zhao M, Chan CPS, Cheung CWC, Alqawasmeh O, Wang CC, Wu JCY, Lin ZX, Li TC, Chung JPW, Mak JSM, Law TSM, Chan DYL
Trials. 2019 Aug 29;20(1):540 (7 pages)
52Embryo transfer techniques
Saravelos S, Li TC
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2019 Aug; Volume 59:77-88
53Cervical cerclage in twin pregnancy
Huang X, Saravelos SH, Li TC, Huang R, Xu R, Zhou Q, Ma N, Xia E
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2019 Aug; Volume 59:89-97
54Endometrial microbiota in infertile women with and without chronic endometritis as diagnosed using a quantitative and reference range-based method
Liu Y, Ko EYL, Wong KKW, Chen X, Cheung WC, Law TSM, Chung JPW, Tsui SKW, Li TC, Chim SSC
Fertil Steril. 2019 Oct;112(4):707-717
55A comparison of uterine natural killer (uNK) cells density in the peri-implantation period between natural cycles and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cycles
Yang WJ, Chen X, Zhao Y, Cheung WC, Hsiao SY, Liu Y, Law TSM, Chung JPW, Li TC
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2019 Sep;82(3):e13156 (5 pages)
56Reproductive outcomes after surgical treatment of asherman syndrome: A systematic review
Guo EJ, Chung JPW, Poon LC, Li TC
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2019 Aug;59:98-114
57Impact of Haemostatic Sealant versus Electrocoagulation on Ovarian Reserve After Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy of Ovarian Endometriomas: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Chung JPW, Law TSM, Chung CHS, Mak JSM, Sahota DS, Li TC
BJOG. 2019 Sep;126(10):1267-1275
58Reproductive,obstetric,and perinatal outcomes of women with adenomyosis and endometriosis:a systematic review and meta-analysis
Horton J, Sterrenburg M, Lane S, Maheshwari A, Li TC, Cheong Y
Hum Reprod Update. 2019 Sep 11;25(5):593-633
59A prospective study of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (NiPGT-A) using next-generation sequencing (NGS) on spent culture media (SCM)
Yeung QSY, Zhang YX, Chung JPW, Lui WT, Kwok YKY, Gui B, Kong GWS, Cao Y, Li TC, Choy KW
J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug;36(8):1609-1621 
60Presence of Hepatitis B virus DNA in follicular fluid in female Hepatitis B carriers and outcome of IVF/ICSI treatment: A prospective observational study
Mak JSM, Leung MBW, Chung CHS, Chung JPW, Cheung LP, Lao TT, Li TC
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2019 Aug;239:11-15
61Intrauterine infusion of human chorionic gonadotropin before embryo transfer in IVF/ET cycle: The critical review  (REVIEW)
Zhang T, Chen X, Wang CC, Li TC, Kwak-Kim J
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2019 Feb;81(2):e13077, 12 pages
62Do specific ultrasonography features identified at the time of early pregnancy loss predict fetal chromosomal abnormality?  A systematic review and meta-analysis
Huang J, Zhu W, Tang J, Saravelos SH, Poon LC, Li TC
Genes Dis. 2019 Jun 6(2):129-137
63Correlation between hysteroscopy findings and chronic endometritis
Song D, Li TC, Zhang Y, Feng X, Xia E, Huang X, Xiao Y
Fertil Steril. 2019 Apr;111(4):772-779
64Maternal β-HCG concentrations in early IVF pregnancy: association with the embryo development stage of blastocysts
Zhu W, Yeung QSY, Chan DYL, Chi L, Huang J, Wang Q, Chung JPW, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 May;38(5):683-690
65Is routine intracytoplasmic sperm injection justified in couples with unexplained infertility? A randomized controlled trial using sibling oocytes
Chung CHS, Wong AWY, Yeung QSY, Cheung LP, Li TC
Journal of reproductive medicine, 2018 Aug; 63(4):357-362
66The effect of prednisolone on endometrial uterine NK cell concentrations and pregnancy outcome in women with reproductive failure. A retrospective cohort study
Cooper S, Laird SM, Mariee N, Li TC, Metwally M
J Reprod Immunol.  2019 Feb, Volume 131, Pages 1-6
67Mitochondria Manipulation in Oocytes: A Mini-Review
Zhao M, Li TC, Chan DYL
Int J Obstet Gynaecol Stud. 2017 1(1) :1-5
68Comparative analysis of single-cell parallel sequencing approaches in oocyte application
Qian Y, Liao J, Suen AHC, Lee AWT, Chung CHS, Tang NLS, Chow KL, Cao Q, Yip YL, Leung TY, Chan WY, Chan DYL, Li TC, Lee TL
Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2019 Feb;107:1-5
69Impact of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy on obstetrical practice
Chan YM, Li TC, Poon LCY
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Apr;31(2):127-131
70Intrauterine balloon therapy: A novel ultrasound guided treatment for intrauterine adhesions
Saravelos SH,  Li TC
Gynecological Surgery. 2016 Nov; 13(4) 403–407
71Practical Considerations in Providing Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A)
Yeung QSY, Zhang YX, Chung JPW, Kwok YKY, Gui B, Choy KW, Li TC
Fertility and Reproduction, 1(1), May 2019, 1-9
72Clinical outcomes following long GnRHa ovarian stimulation with highly purified human menopausal gonadotropin plus rFSH or rFSH in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: a multi-center randomized controlled trial
Shu L, Xu Q, Meng Q, Dai X, Zhang Y, Zhou W, Yi H, Liu J, Wu C, Hou Z, Cui Y, Li TC, Liu J
Ann Transl Med Apr 2019;7(7):146
73Endometrial vascularization characterized by Optical Coherence Tomography and immunohistochemistry in women undergoing in vitro fertilization- embryo transfer treatment
Law SM, Cheung CWC, Wu F, Zhang R, Chung JPW, Wang CC, Chen X, Li TC
Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 Mar 27;55(4), 1-12
74Efficacy, feasibility and patient acceptability of ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration for treating early pregnancy loss
Chung JPW, Chung CHS, Mak JSM, Li TC, Kong GWS
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2019 Feb;59(1):71-76
75Comparison of DNA fragmentation levels in spermatozoa with different sex chromosome complements
Shi X, Chan DYL, Zhao MP, Chan CPS, Huang J, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Jan;38(1):56-65
76Intrauterine infusion of human chorionic gonadotropin before embryo transfer in IVF/ET cycle: The critical review
Zhang T, Chen X, Wang CC, Li TC, Kwak KJ
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2018 Dec 27:e13077, 12 pages
77A prospective observational study on the stress levels at the time of embryo transfer and pregnancy testing following in vitro fertilisation treatment: a comparison between women with different treatment outcomes
Cheung CWC, Saravelos SH, Chan TYA, Sahota DS, CC Wang, Chung PW, Li TC
BJOG. 2019 Jan;126(2):271-279
78A systematic comparison of bacterial colonization of endometrial tissue and fluid samples in recurrent miscarriage patients: Implications for future endometrial microbiome studies
Liu Y, Wong KKW, Ko EYL, Chen X, Huang J, Tsui SKW, Li TC, Chim SSC
Clin Chem. 2018 Dec;64(12):1743-1752
79Lifestyle and demographic factors associated with human semen quality and sperm function
Shi X, Chan CPS, Waters T, Chi L, Chan DYL, Li TC
Syst Biol Reprod Med. 2018 Oct;64(5):358-367
80The impact of music therapy on pain and stress reduction during oocyte retrieval – a randomized controlled trial
Cheung CWC, Wong AWY, Chan CPS, Saravelos SH, Chung JPW, Cheung LP, Kong GWS, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2018 Aug;37(2):145-152
81Increased expression of angiogenic cytokines in CD56+ uterine natural killer cells from women with recurrent miscarriage
Chen X, Liu Y, Cheung WC, Zhao Y, Huang J, Chung JPW, Wang CC, Li TC
Cytokine. 2018 Oct;110:272-276
82Decreased MUC1 in endometrium is an independent receptivity marker in recurrent implantation failure during implantation window
Wu F, Chen X, Liu Y, Liang B, Xu H, Li TC, Wang CC
Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2018 Jun 21;16(1):60
83The Investigation and Management of Adenomyosis in Women Who Wish to Improve or Preserve Fertility
Li J, Chung JPW, Wang S, Li TC, Duan H
BioMed Research International
84Comparison of the prevalence of chronic endometritis as determined by means of different diagnostic methods in women with and without reproductive failure
Liu Y, Chen X, Huang J, Wang CC, Yu MY, Laird S, Li TC
Fertil Steril. 2018 May;109(5):832-839
85Tradition al and molecular chromosomal abnormality analysis of products of conception in spontaneous and recurrent miscarriage
Zhang T, Sun Y, Chen Z, Li TC
BJOG. 2018 Mar;125(4):414-420
86Pinopode score around the time of implantation is predictive of successful implantation following frozen embryo transfer in hormone replacement cycles
Jin XY, Zhao LJ, Luo DH, Liu L, Dai YD, Hu XX, Wang YY, Lin X, Hong F, Li TC, Zhang SY
Hum Reprod. 2017 Dec 1;32(12):2394-2403
87A comparison of pregnancy outcome of modified transvaginal cervicoisthmic cerclage performed prior to and during pregnancy
Wei M, Jin X, Li TC, Yang C, Huang D, Zhang S
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2018 Mar;297(3):645-652
88The Therapeutic Effects of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Wuzi Yanzong Pill for the Treatment of Oligoasthenozoospermia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Zhao M, Shi X, Kong GWS, Wang CC, Wu JCY, Lin Z, Li TC, Chan DYL
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine  Jan 2018 (2968025): 1-10
89Evaluation of the awareness of, attitude to, and knowledge about fertility preservation in cancer patients among clinical practitioners in Hong Kong
Chung JP, Lao TT, Li TC
Hong Kong Med J. 2017 Dec;23(6):556-61
90Prevalence and confounders of chronic endometritis in premenopausal women with abnormal bleeding or reproductive failure
Song D, Feng X, Zhang Q, Xia E, Xiao Y, Xie W, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2018 Jan;36(1):78-83 
91Serum luteinizing hormone level on the third day after ovarian stimulation in GnRH agonist short protocol is predictive of outcome in poor responders but not in normal responders
Zhu HY, Liu S, He D, Zhou WH, Li TC, Li Y
Gynecol Endocrinol. 2017 Jan;33(1):57-61
92Reproductive Outcome of Transcervical Uterine Incision in Unicornuate Uterus
Xia EL, Li TC, Choi SS, Zhou QY
Chin Med J (Engl). 2017 Feb 5;130(3):256-261.
93The effect of elevated progesterone levels before oocyte retrieval in women undergoing ovarian stimulation for IVF treatment on the genomic profile of peri-implantation endometrium
Liu L, Huang J, Li TC, Hong XT, Laird S, Dai YD, Tong XM, Zhu HY, Zhang S
J Reprod Immunol. 2017 Jun;121:17-25
94Transvaginal, rather than traditional, laparoscopy should be used for the assessment of infertility: AGAINST: Practising specialists prefer traditional laparoscopy
Li TC
BJOG. 2017 Jul;124(8):1207
95Response: rLH versus uHCG supplementation in poor ovarian responders
Kong GWS, Mak JSM, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2017 Oct;35(4):434
96Effects of Esstradiol at Different Levels on Rabbit Endometrial Repair after Curettage
Zhang Y, Chen F, Li TC, Duan H, Wu Yh
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2017 Mar-Apr; 62(3-4):138-146
97Validation of a high-throughput and robust technique: BACs-on-beads assay (KaryoLite BoBs) for pre-implantation aneuploidy screening
Kong GWS, Ma Y, Ou J, Kwok YKY, Wang W, Yeung QSY, Wong CKM, Li Q, Xu W, Lu W, Li H, Li TC, Choy KW
Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;56(4):514-520
98Measurement of uterine natural killer cell percentage in the periimplantation endometrium from fertile women and women with recurrent reproductive failure: establishment of a reference range
Chen X, Mariee N, Jiang L, Liu Y, Wang CC, Li TC, Laird S
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Dec;217(6):680.e1-680.e6
99A prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing two doses of oestrogen therapy after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis to prevent intrauterine adhesion recurrence
Guo J, Li TC, Liu Y, Xia E, Xiao Y, Zhou F, Yang X
Reprod Biomed Online. 2017 Nov;35(5):555-561
100Expression Pattern of G-Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor in Myometrium of Uteri with and without Adenomyosis
Li JJ, Duan H, Wang S, Sun FQ, Gan L, Tang YQ, Xu Q, Li TC
Biomed Research International, 2017 Oct;2017, Article ID 5974693:1-6
101Safety and Efficacy of Amnion Graft in Preventing Reformation of Intrauterine Adhesions
Peng X, Li TC, Zhao Y, Guo Y, Xia E
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2017 Nov;24(7);1204-1210
102The effect of endometrial scratch on natural-cycle cryopreserved embryo transfer outcomes: a randomized controlled study
Mak JSM, Chung CHS, Chung JPW, Kong GWS, Saravelos SH, Cheung LP, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online. 2017 Jul;35(1):28-36
103Effect of mid-follicular phase recombinant LH versus urinary HCG supplementation in poor ovarian responders undergoing IVF – a prospective double-blinded randomized study
Mak SM, Wong WY, Chung HS, Chung PW, Kong GWS, Li TC, Cheung LP
Reprod Biomed Online. 2017 Mar;34(3):258-266
104Ultrasound-guided treatment of intrauterine adhesions in the outpatient setting
Saravelos SH, Li TC
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;50(2):278-280
105Effects of high progesterone level on the day of human chorionic gonadotrophin administration in in vitro fertilization cycles on epigenetic modification of endometrium in the peri-implantation period
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106The regulations and role of circadian clock and melatonin in uterine receptivity and pregnancy—An immunological perspective
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107Physiological and pathological angiogenesis in endometrium at the time of embryo implantation
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108Correlation between three-dimensional power Doppler and morphometric measurement of endometrial vascularity at the time of embryo implantation in women with unexplained recurrent miscarriage
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109A comparison of transcriptomic profiles in endometrium during window of implantation between women with unexplained recurrent implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage
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110Hepatitis B virus infection status and infertility causes in couples seeking fertility treatment—Indicator of impaired immune response?
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111Assessment of the uterus with three-dimensional ultrasound in women undergoing ART
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112Virtual hysteroscopy with HDlive
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113HOXA-10 and E-Cadherin Expression in the Endometrium of Women with Recurrent Implantation Failure and Recurrent Miscarriage
Yang Y, Chen X, Saravelos SH, Liu Y, Huang J, Zhang J, Li TC
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114Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Measured 7 Days Following Day 3 Embryo Transfer Might Predict Pregnancy Outcome in IVF
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115The changing pattern of uterine contractions before and after fresh embryo transfer and its relation to clinical outcome
Chung CHS, Wong AWY, Chan CPS, Saravelos SH, Kong G WS, Cheung LP, Chung JPW, Li TC
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116A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of 3D versus 2D Ultrasound-guided Embryo Transfer in Women Undergoing ART Treatment.
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117The Impact of Ovarian Stimulation on the Outcome of Intrauterine Insemination Treatment: An Analysis of 8893 Cycles.
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118Standardisation of Uterine Natural Killer (uNK) Cell Measurements in the Endometrium of Women with Recurrent Reproductive Failure.
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119Endometrial Thickness as a Predictor of Pregnancy Outcomes in 10787 Fresh IVF-ICSI Cycles.
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120Incidence of Interstitial Pregnancy after In Vitro Fertilization/Embryo Transfer and the Outcome of a Consecutive Series of 38 Cases Managed by Laparoscopic Cornuostomy or Cornual Repair.
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121How Often Does the Embryo Implant at the Location to Which It Was Transferred?
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122Simplified Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage after Failure of Vaginal Suture: Technique and Results of a Consecutive Series of 100 Cases
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123Pain during Embryo Transfer is Independently Associated with Clinical Pregnancy in Fresh/Frozen Assisted Reproductive Technology Cycles.
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124The Incidence of Post-operative Adhesion following Transection of Uterine Septum: A Cohort Study Comparing Three Different Adjuvant Therapies.
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125Hypoxia Inducible Factor and Microvessels in Peri-implantation Endometrium of Women with Recurrent Miscarriage.
Chen XY, Jiang LM, Wang CC, Huang J, Li TC
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126Intra-Cycle Variation of the Uterine Cavity Indentation Assessed with Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Natural and Stimulated Cycles.
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Reprod Biomed Online May 2016;32(5): 545 – 550
127Effects of Mechanical Stresses on Sperm Function and Fertilization Rate in Mice.
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128Assessment of the Embryo Flash Position and Migration with Three-dimensional Ultrasound within 60 Minutes of Embryo Transfer.
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129The Thessaloniki ESHRE/ESGE Consensus on Diagnosis of Female Genital Anomalies.
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130The Thessaloniki ESHRE/ESGE Consensus on Diagnosis of Female Genital Anomalies.
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131Monochorionic Quadramniotic and Triamniotic Pregnancies following Single Embryo Transfers: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature.
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132Management of False Passage Created during Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis for Asherman Syndrome.
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133Fertility Preservation in Young Female Cancer Patients.
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134A Comparison of Pattern of Pregnancy Loss in Women with Infertility Undergoing IVF and Women with Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriages Who Conceive Spontaneously.
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135Comparison of Progesterone Measurement on Day of, And Day After, HCG Administration in IVF-Embryo Transfer Cycles.
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136Differential Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Angiogenic Factors in Different Endometrial Compartments in Women Who Have an Elevated Progesterone Level before Oocyte Retrieval, during in Vitro Fertilization¡Vembryo Transfer Treatment.
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Fertil Steril 2015;104(4): 1030 - 1036
137Intra- and Inter-observer Variability of Uterine Measurements with Three-dimensional Ultrasound and Implications for Clinical Practice.
Saravelos S, Li TC
Reprod Biomed Online 2015;31(4): 557 - 564
138Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Intrauterine Balloon and Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in the Prevention of Adhesion Reformation after Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis.
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Fertil Steril 2015;104(1): 235 - 240
139Salpingectomy and Proximal Tubal Occlusion for Hydrosalpinx Prior to In Vitro Fertilization: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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140Surgical Management of Tubal Disease and Infertility.
Kong GWS, Li TC
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141The Effect of a High Progesterone Concentration before Oocyte Retrieval on the Peri-implantation Endometrium.
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142The Impact of Endometrioma on IVF/ICSI Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Hamdan M, Dunselman G, Li TC, Cheong Y
Hum Reprod Update 2015;21(6): 809 - 825
143A Comparison of the Miscarriage Rate between Women with and without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Undergoing IVF Treatment.
Liu L, Tong X, Jiang L, Li TC, Zhou F, Zhang S
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144A Matched Cohort Study Comparing the Outcome of Intrauterine Adhesiolysis for Asherman Syndrome after Uterine Artery Embolization or Surgical Trauma.
Song D, Liu Y, Xiao Y, Li TC, Zhou F, Xia E
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2014;21(6): 1022 - 1028