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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 ...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 30, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of endometrial and subendometrial vascularity in obese women with polycystic ovarian disease
Conclusions The 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 - April 28, 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 2018 Source:Middle East Fertility Society Journal Author(s): Zahra Abasian, Ayoob Rostamzadeh, Mohsen Mohammadi, Masih Hosseini, Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaei Polycystic 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 effec...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 27, 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 - April 24, 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 2018 Source:Middle East Fertility Society Journal Author(s): Mai M. Hasan, Azza A. Abd El Hameed (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 24, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Nitric oxide donors for treatment of isolated oligohydramnios: A randomized controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 12 April 2018 Source:Middle East Fertility Society Journal Author(s): Ahmed Walid Anwar Morad, Ayman Ahmed Abdelhamid (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 13, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) in infertile patients: A reliability and validity study
Conclusion The RAS appear valid and reliable for assessing global relationship satisfaction among people experiencing infertility problem in Iran. It can also be used as brief and easy to administer inventory for assessment of relationship satisfaction in large sample survey research. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Systematic review and meta-analysis of letrozole and clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovary syndrome
This study aims to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of both clomiphene citrate (CC) and letrozole, and to examine if the efficacy of letrozole is superior to CC in women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Major databases were searched for eligible randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed by two independent reviewers. Meta-analysis was performed using random-effect model to account for the high levels of heterogeneity. Overall, ten eligible RCTs involving 1905 women were included. Letrozole was associated with significantly higher ovulat...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Factors associated with poor well-being of infertile people: a cross-sectional study
Conclusions The prevalence of poor well-being is relatively high in infertile people, especially in female, low educated, patients having treatment failure and patients with both/unknown cause of infertility. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 6, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Twin ectopic pregnancy after ipsilateral salpingectomy: A report of cases
Conclusion Ectopic pregnancy in the remnant tube is difficult to diagnose due to the unique anatomic location of the pregnancy sometimes results in delayed diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware that salpingectomy does not exclude ipsilateral ectopic pregnancy. Although complete tubal resection cannot prevent cornual pregnancy, it might reduce the risk of recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the remnant tube. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 6, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The effect of non-cavitary distorting intramural fibroid on reproduction: A look at the current data
Publication date: Available online 4 April 2018 Source:Middle East Fertility Society Journal Author(s): Mohamed Kandil (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The added value of cinnamon to metformin in controlling symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, a randomized controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 2 April 2018 Source:Middle East Fertility Society Journal Author(s): Bassem Talaat, Islam Mohamed Magdi Ammar (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - April 3, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist versus human chorionic gonadotropin for ovulation triggering in letrozole stimulated cycles
Publication date: Available online 30 March 2018 Source:Middle East Fertility Society Journal Author(s): Islam Mohamed Magdi Ammar, Amr Abd Almohsen Alnemr, Ahmed Mahmoud Abdou, Sherin A. Shazly (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - March 31, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Does luteal phase support by human chorionic gonadotropin improve pregnancy outcomes in frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles?
Conclusion Findings revealed an improvement in pregnancy rates following hCG administration in FET cycles. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - March 24, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of depression and its determinant factors among infertile patients in Iran based on the PHQ-9
Conclusion The prevalence of depression in this study was considerably higher than general population estimates. This disorder was more prevalent in women, patient with long infertility duration, treatment failure, and self-cause of infertility. These findings deserve significant attention in health care planning and programs for this population. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - March 20, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research