A cross-sectional comparison of clinical and endocrine parameters among phenotypes of polycystic ovarian syndrome in iranian population
ConclusionThis study showed that PRL, AMH, Age, SGPT, and history of abortion are affecting factors for distinguishing the phenotypes of PCOS. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 20, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Transvaginal sonography (TVS) guided versus transabdominal sonography (TAS) guided embryo transfer: A retrospective analysis
ConclusionThere was no significant difference between TVS guided ET and TAS guided ET as regards the chemical or clinical pregnancy rates. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - September 4, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Epidemiological aspects of dysmenorrhea among female students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
ConclusionA high prevalence of dysmenorrhea was detected among female students at Jouf University. Screening programs and health promotion are recommended. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - August 14, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Patterns of female sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women with moderate to severe depression in Beni-Suef, Egypt
ConclusionProblems in pain, lubrication and arousal were the most common patterns of sexual dysfunction in women with moderate to severe depression. Further research over the effect of certain interventional programs on female sexual dysfunction amongst depressed women should be considered. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - August 7, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Coping strategy in infertile couples undergoing assisted reproduction treatment
ConclusionOur finding showed that husbands have more Problem focused coping style and wives have more Emotion focused coping style. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - August 4, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Testicular human spermatozoa cryopreservation correlation between sperm head vacuoles, DNA fragmentation and mitochondrial membrane potential
ConclusionCryopreservation affects spermatozoa vacuolization, DNA structure, and mitochondrial membrane potential. Using MSOME in the selection of post-thaw morphologically normal testicular spermatozoa for ICSI procedure will be of particular value. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 19, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Influence of obesity on soluble endoglin and transforming growth factor β1 in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
ConclusionObese subjects of control and PCOS groups had higher values of TGF-β1 and lower values of plasma sEng level than lean subjects, the diagnostic power of both TGF-β1 and sEng was highly significant thus, sEng and TGF-β1 could be a useful diagnostic biomarker of PCOS. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 14, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Does a freeze-all policy lead to better IVF outcomes in first autologous cycles?
Publication date: Available online 13 July 2018Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Katherine C. Bishop, Kelly S. Acharya, Benjamin S. Harris, Chaitanya R. Acharya, Douglas Raburn, Suheil J. Muasher (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 14, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Classic versus uterine sound-sparing approach for insertion of copper T380A intrauterine device: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsCu-IUD can be inserted successfully without using uterine sound provided using TV/US prior to insertion. This method associated with less pain, greater women satisfaction during insertion with shorter duration. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Antimullerian hormone (AMH) level and IVF/ICSI cycle outcome in expected poor responders
ConclusionLow AMH level in expected poor responders in ART cycles had lower pregnancy rate and higher cancellation rate. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Placenta percreta presenting with marked hemoperitoneum in the first trimester of pregnancy: A case report
Publication date: Available online 16 November 2017Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): Ahmed M. Abbas, Armia Michael, Shymaa S. Ali, Osama S. AbdalmageedAbstractPlacenta percreta is defined as abnormal infiltration of placental tissue through the uterine wall. Placenta percreta detected in the first trimester of pregnancy is very rare and only few cases were reported. Here we present a case of 27-year-old female patient G3P2, pregnant 10 weeks with previous 2 cesarean sections presented with marked hemoperitoneum. Abdominal exploration revealed placenta percreta invading the uterine scar causing uterine...
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Status of serum selenium and zinc in patients with the polycystic ovary syndrome with and without insulin resistance
ConclusionThe findings show decreased serum Se and Zn levels in the PCOS patients as compared to the controls. Additionally, the results confirm the correlation between zinc and insulin resistance. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Y chromosome microdeletions in azoospermic and oligozoospermic Tunisian men
Publication date: Available online 6 December 2017Source: Middle East Fertility Society JournalAuthor(s): G. Saad, A. Kdissa, A. Haj Khelil, M. Ajina, S. Hidar, S. Mougou, S. Ibala, K. Ach, M. Gribaa, A. Saad (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Epidemiological and gynecological correlates with female genital mutilation among Beni-Suef University students; cross sectional study
ConclusionsFGM/C is less prevalent among the university girls in Beni-Suef. Residential, parental level of education, religious and traditional issues are among the most potential risk factors for FGM/C. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The effect of vitamin D3 on improving lipid profile, fasting glucose and insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome women with vitamin D deficiency
ConclusionThis study showed that vitamin D replacement in women with PCOS and vitamin D deficiency has no effect on the improvement of metabolic parameters and HOMA-IR. (Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal)
Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research