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This study investigated the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment on ovarian function and pregnancy outcomes in three patients with severe reduction of ovarian reserve. The patients had previously undergone multiple cycles of assisted reproductive technology (ART) without favorable results. Prior to PRP treatment, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol (E2), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels were assessed. PRP was administered through intraovarian injection. Hormonal assessments were performed at 6–7 months after the first PRP injection. The results showed major improvements in ovarian function, as evidenced by decreased FSH levels and increased AMH levels in all three patients. The number of mature oocytes retrieved per cycle and the ovum-to-blastocyst rate were also improved. All the patients achieved successful pregnancies and gave birth to healthy infants. These findings suggest that PRP may enhance ovarian function, oocyte quality, and pregnancy outcomes in patients with severely reduced ovarian reserve. Further research is necessary to validate these results and explore the underlying mechanisms.

Introduction: As the need for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) continues to grow, the workload for embryologists has significantly increased in recent years. Consequently, enhancing the motivation of our healthcare workers, particularly embryologists, has become a priority for the system. Identifying the key factors that boost employee motivation is crucial for achieving success.

Aim: To identify the primary sources of work motivation and the factors that influence it among embryologists.

Methods: Our study, conducted from January to April 2024, was comprehensive. We contacted the organizational representatives of 46 in vitro fertilization centers in Vietnam, requesting their participation. A total of 190 embryologists from these centers agreed to take part in our study. These participants then distributed the survey to their colleagues. The survey, which included a sociodemographic questionnaire and the motivation sources inventory, was designed to understand the working motivation and related factors among embryologists comprehensively. The primary endpoint was to identify the key sources of embryologists’ work motivation, ensuring the validity and reliability of our findings.

Results: The findings of our study are significant, revealing that among five motivation sources, internal self-concept-based motivation was the most substantial contributor to the respondents’ work motivation (22.3%), followed by goal internalization (20.9%) and instrumental motivation (20.8%). In contrast, external self-concept-based and intrinsic process motivation were the lowest contributors (18.4% and 17.6%, respectively). The study also highlighted the significant impact of marital status and years of working experience on some motivation sources, providing valuable insights for IVF centre managers and researchers in reproductive technology.

Conclusion(s): The study’s findings, which underscore the importance of internal self-concept-based motivation, goal internalization, and instrumental motivation in motivating embryologists, have practical implications for IVF centers. IVF centers can significantly improve their overall performance by prioritizing the fostering of embryologists’ motivation alongside professional activities, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.