AbstractBackgroundA shortened reproductive period and earlier menopause have been associated with type 2 diabetes. Growth differentiation factor 9(GDF9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) gene mutations have been associated with earlier menopause. Therefore, this study...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractBackgroundThe embryology laboratory remains one of the primary factors influencing the overall performance of the IVF clinic. Clinical embryology, however, has undergone remarkable advancements over the last decade. These developments in both practice and education have been driven togethe...... hiện toàn bộ
Emad Abdelrahman Eltemamy, Sameh Salama, S. A. Salem, Mazen Abdel-Rasheed, Ehab Salama, Sherif Elsirgany, Tamer El-Nahas
AbstractBackgroundMany issues need to be studied regarding pregnant women during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess fetal growth, fetal well-being, and any observed gross anomalies that may follow SARS-CoV-2 infection in Egyptian pregnant women. During fetal anomaly scan at 22 weeks, ...... hiện toàn bộ
Diogo Edele Dos Santos, Tamy Colonetti, Lídia Rosi Medeiros, Maria Laura Rodrigues Uggioni, Antônio José Grande, Maria Inês da Rosa
AbstractA recent systematic review with meta-analysis performed by Tiwari et al. (Middle East Fertil Soc J 26:44, 2021) suggested that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects both semen parameters and sexual hormones. However, we have observed a few inconsistencies in their systematic review methods and their synthesis of results (meta-analysis), which would ha...
AbstractBackgroundEpigenetics refers to an alteration in gene expression without alteration in the sequence of DNA and this process may be affected by environmental factors and lifestyle like cigarette smoking. This study was designed to evaluate the potential effect of cigarette smoking on the gl...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractBackgroundVitamin D3 (Vit.D3) is an antioxidant that can improve sperm motility. However, the specific mechanisms of Vit.D3’s effect on sperm are not yet elucidated. Since heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and oxidative stress (OS) are effective in sperm motility and it has been shown that vit...... hiện toàn bộ
Anna Gideon Kasililika, Akin‐Tunde A. Odukogbe, Magbagbeola David Dairo, Belinda Balandya, Emmanuel Kulwa Bunuma
AbstractBackgroundFemale infertility is a public health problem, contributing to 65.9% of infertility in Tanzania. Lifestyle and oxidative stress (OS) have been suggested to affect female fertility; however, there are limited and controversial reports. This study aimed to determine the lifestyle a...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractBackgroundThe effect of obesity on IVF consequences is still debatable.Main bodyObesity is linked to a greater likelihood of maternal and fetal complications all through gestatio...... hiện toàn bộ
Mustafa Ali, Aruna Kumari Hira, Haris Jawaid, Faiza Zakaria, Zehra Somjee
AbstractBackgroundHeavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common clinical finding in patients with uterine leiomyomas that can negatively impact their quality of life. Recently, a novel oral GnRH-antagonist (elagolix) has emerged as a possible therapeutic agent for this ailment. Herein data was pooled...... hiện toàn bộ
Shofwal Widad, Detty Siti Nurdiati, Sarrah Ayuandari, Kuky Cahya Hamurajib, Muhammad Dimas Reza Rahmana, Nurulita Ainun Alma, Agung Dewanto
AbstractBackgroundOvarian tissue vitrification is an alternative fertility preservation procedure for young female patients prior to gonadotoxic treatment. Primordial follicle loss might be a potential issue for vitrification and transplantation procedures. This study aimed to evaluate primordial follicle density and deoxyribon...... hiện toàn bộ