A simple, rapid and economic manual method for human sperm DNA extraction in genetic and epigenetic studies
Publication date: Available online 23 December 2017Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Mahsa Darbandi, Sara Darbandi, Hamid Reza Khorram Khorshid, Mohammad Mehdi Akhondi, Pooneh Mokarram, Mohammad Reza SadeghiAbstractOver the recent years, isolation of high quantities of pure, intact, double-stranded, highly concentrated and not contaminated genomic DNA is prerequisite for successful and reliable large scale genetic and epigenetic analysis and also high quantities of pure DNA are required for these types of studies. The DNA extraction methods developed for human somatic cells are not effective for sperm...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Resveratrol prevents cisplatin-induced lipid peroxidation in the non-gravid uterus of Sprague-Dawley rats
ConclusionThis study showed that cisplatin-induced oxidative stress can be prevented by supplementation with Resveratrol in the uterus of Sprague-Dawley rats. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Clomiphene citrate plus cabergoline versus clomiphene citrate for induction of ovulation in infertile euprolactinemic patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsThe use of cabergoline with CC in induction of ovulation in euprolactinemic infertile women with PCOS results in high ovulation rate, high pregnancy rate as compared to use of CC alone. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Assessment of male factor involved in recurrent pregnancy loss: A preliminary study
This study was conducted to assess the male factor as standard sperm parameters, age and chromosome abnormalities from men whose partners had a history of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).A 2 years retrospective study was carried out in 149 couples with 2 or more miscarriages. They referred to as for genetic counseling in the laboratory of histology housed in a Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, with genetic laboratories.Chromosomal analysis was performed using RHG banding in peripheral blood and semen samples were analyzed from men according to World Health Organization guidelines.67 men were selected of a total of 149 couples ...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Reducing blood loss during open myomectomy with intravenous versus topical tranexamic acid: A double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial
ConclusionIntravenous and Topical Tranexamic acid application safe and reliable method to help decrease blood loss during and after open myomectomy. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Final oocyte maturation with a dual trigger compared to human chorionic gonadotropin trigger in antagonist co-treated cycles: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionFinal oocyte maturation with dual trigger improves the number of good quality embryos in normal responder women. Further research with larger sample size is needed to characterize the effect on oocyte quality and pregnancy rate. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence and patterns of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome among Egyptian girls (12–25 years)
Conclusion and recommendationsDysmenorrhea and PMS are highly prevalent among girls in Beni-Suef. Many risk factors have been suggested to be linked with dysmenorrhea and PMS. Health awareness programs should be encouraged to improve girls' knowledge regarding menstrual disorders. Further research should focus on the adaptive techniques used by girls to avoid the negative consequences of menstrual disorders. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Impact of Bariatric surgery on antimularian hormone in reproductive age women
ConclusionThe results of study suggest that antimullarian hormone decreases after Bariatric surgery in reproductive age women, and there is improvement in cycle regularity. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Does sublingual misoprostol reduce pain and facilitate IUD insertion in women with no previous vaginal delivery? Methodological and statistical concerns
Publication date: Available online 1 February 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Ahmed M. Abbas, Shymaa S. Ali (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Clomiphene citrate in LH surge suppression for women undergoing ICSI
ConclusionAdding CC in the mid-to-late follicular phase as an adjuvant to gonadotropins represents a less costly COS which is effective in eliminating the occurrence of premature LH surge without compromising the cycle outcomes in women undergoing ICSI. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of oral ketoprofen on pain perception during copper IUD insertion among parous women: A randomized double-blind controlled trial
ConclusionThis study depicts that the use of 150 mg oral ketoprofen prior to IUD insertion in parous women reduces the pain perception and increases the satisfaction of women with this highly effective long acting contraceptive method. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Pre-insertion uterine artery Doppler indices may predict intrauterine contraceptive device-related heavy menstrual bleeding
ConclusionInitial uterine artery Doppler studies could be beneficial as a predictor of IUCD related heavy menstrual bleeding and should be implemented during counseling of women desiring long acting reversible contraception. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Profile on personality types and cortisol in polycystic ovarian syndrome
ConclusionThere was a weak, positive relationship between personality type and cortisol in polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the cortisol level was found to be higher in neurotically inclined and psychotically inclined personalities than in normal personalities with PCOS. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Assessment of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in a pilot cohort of peripubertal females: Correlation with sex maturity rating (SMR)
ConclusionThe correlation of AMH with an advanced stage of maturation (SMR 3&4) may reflect modest late pubertal AMH peaks in this population of females. The proportionate association of AMH with breast development, reflective of the gonadotropins and steroidogenic functions, supports its role as a marker of ovarian function in young females. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Transperineal ultrasound imaging of the pelvic floor muscles in women with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionUltrasound is clinically valuable, reasonable, allows morphological and dynamic evaluation of the function of PFM in women with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms, and correlated well with MOS. LUG increased its validity for diagnosis of levator avulsion. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research