Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase and Risk of Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion [PDF]
Background Approximately 2-4% of all women have recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA); however, the cause is determined in only 50% of cases. Recent studies have shown an association between thyroid autoantibodies as a sign of thyroid autoimmunity and ...
Mahnaz Ashrafi +3 more
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The impact of female obesity on the outcome of fertility treatment [PDF]
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Abha Maheshwari +53 more
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Breast density in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients: A case-control study
Background Epidemiological studies suggested a positive relationship between breast density and risk of breast cancer. One of the common hormonal disorders in women's reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the results from the ...
Bita Eslami +4 more
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Comparison of In Vitro Fertilization Cycle Outcome between Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Tubal Factor [PDF]
Background: Infertility with an incidence of about 15% has been considered one of the major burdens on the community and has even been a threat to the continuity of the family life.
Mahnaz Ashrafi +3 more
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Background Endometriosis are defined as a progesterone-resistance disease. Two progesterone receptor (PR) isoforms, namely PR-A and PR-B, mediate the special effects of progesterone.
Sepideh Mousazadeh +4 more
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What is the excess risk of infertility in women after genital chlamydia infection? A systematic review of the evidence [PDF]
Methods: Twelve databases were searched, limited to peer-reviewed literature published from January 1970 to September 2007. Conference abstracts and reference lists from reviews published since 2000 and from key articles were hand-searched.
Goldberg, D.J. +5 more
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Empty Follicle Syndrome: The Possible Cause of Occurrence
Objectives: Empty follicle syndrome (EFS), although rare, is a disappointing condition in which no oocytes are retrieved from mature follicle after ovulation induction in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles.
Tahereh Madani, Nadia Jahangiri
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Peripheral and central mechanisms involved in hormonal control of male and female reproduction [PDF]
Reproduction involves the integration of hormonal signals acting across multiple systems togenerate a synchronized physiological output. A critical component of reproduction is the luteinizinghormone (LH) surge, which is mediated by estradiol (E2) and ...
Bentley, G. E. +6 more
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Anorexia nervosa and reproduction: connecting brain to gonads [PDF]
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric disorder that predominantly affects young women and is characterized by low caloric intake and a major dissatisfaction with one’s body image.
Ciobanu, Corina +3 more
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Role of surgery in treatment of infertile women with endometriosis: a review study [PDF]
Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects fertility. This study was performed with aim to evaluate the clinical role of surgical intervention and assisted reproductive technology (ART) in infertile women with ...
Firouzeh Ghaffari, Arezoo Arabipoor
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