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Pulmonary embolism and intraperitoneal bleeding in a patient with severe ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS): A management dilemma
We describe a case of 33-year-old Bahraini woman who presented to the Bahrain Defense Force Hospital (Banoon Center) with a history of 13 years primary infertility, and previous unsuccessful intrauterine insemination. Through the In-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycle she had Ovarian hyperstimulation which was further complicated with ovarian bleeding and pulmonary embolism.Our case addresses this rare complication and its management challenges related to the event of thromboembolic disease with anticoagulants in the presence of bleeding. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Reliability and validity of the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale (KMSS) in infertile people
ConclusionIn summary, the present study provides further evidence that the KMSS is psychometrically sound and therefore it can be recommended for further use by researchers interested in the context of marital quality. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Background among Middle Eastern patients suffering from vaginismus
Publication date: June 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal, Volume 23, Issue 2Author(s): Abdelmaguid Ramzy (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Do poor responders have poor perinatal outcomes? A retrospective analysis of 1386 assisted reproductive technology cycles
ConclusionThe current study findings suggest no increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in poor responders compared to normo responders following ART. These findings need to be further validated by larger studies. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Analysis of the impact of cryopreservation and theophylline on motility of sperm
ConclusionAdding 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 - July 11, 2018 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
ConclusionWe 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 background during ART in order to reduce level of anxiety and depression. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Co-culture of mouse spermatogonial stem cells with sertoli cell as a feeder layer, stimulates the proliferation and spermatogonial stemness profile
ConclusionIt 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 - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Serum Irisin levels as a marker in some phenotypes of PCOS
Publication date: June 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal, Volume 23, Issue 2Author(s): Ashraf A. Foda, Engy A. Foda, Ibrahim Abel-AalAbstractStudy objectivesThe aim of the study was to assay the serum levels of Irisin in women with PCOS.Study designSerum Irisin levels were investigated in obese and normal weight cases with PCOS and in control cases.Study settingThe study was done in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Mansoura University, Egypt.Material and methodsThe study included 80 cases with PCOS and 80 control cases. The patients were stratified by BMI as obese and normal weight.Statistical anal...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Influential effect of age on oocyte morphometry, fertilization rate and embryo development following IVF in mice
Publication date: June 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal, Volume 23, Issue 2Author(s): Masoomeh Mohammadzadeh, Farzaneh Fesahat, Arezoo Khoradmehr, Mohammad Ali KhaliliAbstractChanges of oocyte quality and decreasing of ovarian follicle reserve in advanced age are the major challenges in infertility treatments. One factor associated with aging is the thickness of zona pellucida, which has adverse relation with embryo score. Although, there is no correlation between perivitelline space and granulation with embryo quality, an inversely correlation is observed between these two factors with subsequent embryo q...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

A negative correlation of thyroid stimulating hormone with anti_mullerian hormone and with luteinizing hormone in polycystic ovary syndrome and/or hypothyroid women
Conclusion(1) Hypothyroidism accompanied by a low Anti_mullerian hormone. (2) Anti_mullerian hormone does not present an accurate picture of the ovaries in Polly Cystic Ovary Syndrome if there were thyroid abnormalities. (3) Suffering from Polly Cystic Ovary Syndrome for long period may cause Goiter when the Luteinizing Hormone level is high. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Comparable Reproductive Outcomes of ICSI for Couples with Unexplained Infertility and Couples with Male Factor Infertility
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that the use of ICSI for unexplained infertility achieved similar reproductive outcomes as male infertility cases, which are usually referred to ICSI. It also shows that the quality of semen did not positively affect ICSI outcomes. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

A comparison of dual triggering (by administration of GnRH agonist plus HCG) versus HCG alone in poor ovarian responders in ART outcomes
ConclusionDual triggering for final oocyte maturation in poor ovarian responders did not improve the number of mature oocytes (MII) and other ART cycle results. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Molecular analysis of FSH receptor gene in Iraqi women with PCOS syndrome
This study was design to establish the relationship between this syndrome and follicle stimulating hormone receptor defect by determination of lethal single nucleotide polymorphism that may play a vital role in this syndrome. A total number of 500 women attending Kamal Al- Samarrai Hospital diagnosed with PCOS were selected and divided according to their age into group one which includes (20–30) years old women, group two included (31–40) years old women, and group three which included (41–50) years old women. Fertility hormones (FSH, LH, and testosterone) were tested for all groups. Results showed that LH increased ...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Outcome of assisted reproductive technology in different subgroups of poor ovarian responders fulfilling the POSEIDON criteria
ConclusionsFuture studies should explore the most optimal treatment strategy for poor responders according to the POSEIDON stratification and suggested handling with live birth as primary end-point. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of mindfulness-based cognitive infertility stress therapy on psychological well-being of women with infertility
ConclusionsThe findings demonstrate that MBCIST is an efficient method for improving the psychological well-being of women referred to infertility clinics. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research