Co-culture of mouse spermatogonial stem cells with sertoli cell as a feeder layer, stimulates the proliferation and spermatogonial stemness profile
Conclusion It is concluded that co-culture of SSCs with sertoli cells prepares conditions which leads to efficient proliferation and maintenance of stemness condition of SSCs, that is usable as a therapeutic approach for treatment of male fertility. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 21, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Analysis of the impact of cryopreservation and theophylline on motility of sperm
Conclusion Adding theophylline before freezing can preserve motility of sperms in samples with different parameters and even sperms extracted in testicular biopsy. Theophylline may have protective impact on sperms in freezing procedure. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 20, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The prevalence of anxiety and depression among people with infertility referring to Royan Institute in Tehran, Iran: A cross-sectional questionnaire study
Conclusion We found that the anxiety and depression rates were very high among infertile patients. Thus, there may be a need for infertile patients to receive ongoing psychological interventions and support that matches their backgroundduring ART in order to reduce level of anxiety and depression. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 20, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Does sublingual misoprostol reduce pain and facilitate IUD insertion in women with no previous vaginal delivery? A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion Although misoprostol is used in cervical ripening in labour induction and medical evacuation of missed abortion, its use to facilitate IUD insertion in women with tight cervix or in whom vaginal delivery was not experienced, has no role in pain reduction or increase the ease of IUD insertion. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 19, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence and patterns of female sexual dysfunction among overweight and obese premenopausal women in Upper Egypt; a cross sectional study
Conclusion Problems in pain, lubrication and arousal were the most common patterns of sexual dysfunction among overweight Egyptian women. Further research over the effect of certain interventional programs on FSD should be considered. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 6, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research