Esra Nur Tola

Dr. Esra Nur Tola is a specialist in reproductive medicine and author of over 85 scientific publications. She practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Tola specializes in reproductive medicine, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and high-risk pregnancy follow-up.

Specialization & Approach

The specialist treats infertility and gynecological health. She performs PRP ovarian rejuvenation — a procedure that uses platelets from the patient’s own blood to stimulate ovarian function — to help improve reproductive outcomes. Dr. Tola treats endometriosis and uterine fibroids using surgical techniques. Additionally, her approach combines established clinical protocols with findings from her research on oocyte quality.

Dr. Tola treats a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)
• Endometriosis and uterine fibroids
• Ovarian cysts and fibroadenoma — a noncancerous breast tumor
• Cervical dysplasia and pelvic organ prolapse
• High-risk pregnancies and gestational diabetes

She performs various diagnostic and surgical procedures:

• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and IVF cycles
• Laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy
• Hysteroscopic polypectomy and cervix conization
• Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cysts
• Cesarean sections and natural childbirth management
• Uterine-sparing surgical methods for pelvic prolapse

Education & Training

• 2005 – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2011 – Süleyman Demirel University – Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Scientific Research & Recognition

Dr. Tola has conducted research on oxidative stress and its impact on fertility. She has led several projects funded by University Scientific Research Projects (BAP). Her work often examines the role of inflammatory markers in reproductive success.

Selected publications include:

• "The Role of Follicular Fluid Thiol/Disulphide Homeostasis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome" – Balkan Medical Journal, 2018
• "Intracellular Ca2+ and antioxidant values induced positive effect on fertilisation ratio and oocyte quality" – Reproductive Fertility and Development, 2013
• "The role of paternal obesity on the success of ICSI cycle in a tertiary IVF center" – Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2019
• "Increased pancreatic-derived factor (PANDER) levels in gestational diabetes mellitus" – Gynecological Endocrinology, 2019
• "The association of Type D personality and depression with infertility in women" – Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019