Nitric oxide donors for treatment of isolated oligohydramnios: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionNitric oxide donors may offer a promising choice in improving amniotic fluid volume and pregnancy outcomes in cases of isolated oligohydramnios. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Serum adipokine (apelin) in lean and obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients before and after metformin treatment
Publication date: Available online 24 April 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Mai M. Hasan, Azza A. Abd El Hameed (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

ICSI cycles in women over 40 years: analysis of 3 different ovarian stimulation protocols
Conclusion(s)Pregnancy/retrieval and ongoing pregnancy rates are comparable among the three protocols with GnRH agonist stop protocol having non-significantly higher rates. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

A review on role of medicinal plants in polycystic ovarian syndrome: Pathophysiology, neuroendocrine signaling, therapeutic status and future prospects
Publication date: Available online 27 April 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Zahra Abasian, Ayoob Rostamzadeh, Mohsen Mohammadi, Masih Hosseini, Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaeiAbstractPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most important gynecological disorders among reproductive-age women. In patients with PCOS, the secretion rate and metabolism of androgens and estrogens are disrupted. With regards to the increasing prevalence of PCOS and associated physical and mental problems as well as the effects of changes in sex hormones in development of this disease, our aim is to investigate the effect...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of endometrial and subendometrial vascularity in obese women with polycystic ovarian disease
ConclusionsThe endometrium is negatively affected by obesity in women with PCOD. Additionally, PCOD women had lower endometrial and subendometrial blood flow than non-PCOD women. Therefore, overweight/obese PCOD women should be encouraged to reduce their body weight in order to improve the endometrial receptivity. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The impact of obesity on seminal fluid in men with infertility
ConclusionOur findings suggest that obesity may have no influence on sperm concentration, motility and normal morphology in infertile men. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Using two different thawing temperatures and their effect on the motility recovery of human cryopreserved sperms in cancer patients
This study aimed to investigate the effects of different thawing temperature (37 °C & 40 °C) on sperm motility recovery after cryopreservation-involving four types of cancer tumors at variable ages between 16 and 42 years- to help cancer patient for storage their sperms. A detailed semen analysis was collected under guidelines for 30 samples. The samples were then analysed and frozen in liquid nitrogen. The semen samples were subsequently thawed at 37 °C & 40°Cfor 3 min. This was then followed by statistical analysis of the comparative motilities. Results: thawing of cryopreserved human sperm at 40 °C resu...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Semen quality among different professional groups: A retrospective study in a teaching hospital
Publication date: Available online 7 May 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Priyadarsini Sunanda, Babita Panda, Chidananda Dash, Rabindra N. Padhy, Padmanav Routray (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Serum visfatin as predictive marker of cardiometabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
ConclusionSerum visfatin levels could discriminate PCOS from healthy control and T2DM from NGT PCOS women. Moreover, vesfatin was positive correlated to cardio-metabolic risk factors. Interestingly, the sensitivity and specificity power of vesfatin were high. Thus, it could be early predicting of cardio-metabolic risks among PCOS women and might be useful in therapeutic intervention in future. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Aspiration of endometrial cavity fluid at the time of egg collection
ConclusionsAspiration of ECF at the time of egg collection is another new option for women with ECF. It obviated the need to freeze all or aspirate of ECF at the time of ET. It was associated with a good success andcan be a new convenient option in couples residing in low income countries. More studies are needed to establish the best management of ECF. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluating the factors associated with pregnancy loss in pregnant women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques
ConclusionFindings of this study showed that risk factors of recurrent abortion, TPO-Ab and uterine leiomyoma have significant importance in pregnant patients undergoing ART. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Comparison of cabergoline versus calcium infusion in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome prevention: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionCalcium infusion is more effective than oral cabergoline intake from OPU day in the reduction of OHSS overall incidence as well as its severity with comparable pregnancy outcomes.Trial registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03473613. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of endometrial scratching on intrauterine insemination outcome and endometrial receptivity
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Vasudha Gupta, Gita Radhakrishnan, Vinod Arora, Alpana SinghAbstractObjectiveEvaluation of endometrial scratching on pregnancy rates after IUI and comparing levels and distribution of IL-6 (inflammatory molecule) and E-Cadherin (adhesion molecule) by immunohistochemistry.Study designRandomized case control study.SettingTertiary care hospital of Delhi, India.Material and methods240 women (120 in each group) with previous failed IUI cycles were enrolled. Study group patients were subjected to endometrial scratch by “Pipell...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Serum atrial natriuretic peptide levels among clomiphene citrate resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
ConclusionThe PCOS patients with CC resistant have reduced plasma ANP level and increases HOMA-IR index compared with healthy regular menstruating women. Low serum ANP level may be involved in the metabolic features of CC resistant PCOS. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Prognostic factors associated with bilateral, microsurgical vasovasostomy success
ConclusionsIn this study, the reverse relationship between certain factors such as age, time after the vasectomy, smoking, post discharge complications, and a history of inguinal surgery, and the success rate of microscopic surgical vasovasostomies has been proven. Considering these factors, surgeons can estimate the likelihood of success before the surgery. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research