OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare reproductive performance parameters for two protocols for estrus synchronization in dairy heifers in Germany. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the CIDR group (n=93) all heifers received a controlled intravaginal progesterone releasing insert (Eazi-Breed™ CIDR®; Pfizer Pharma GmbH; containing 1,38g of progesterone) on day 0. On day 7 these cows were ...

introduction urinary tract infection is a common disease in the general population. however, in patients with frequent urinary tract infection, it is important to determine any treatable cause to avoid recurrence. case presentation herlyn-werner-wunderlich syndrome or ohvira syndrome is a very rare congenital anomaly with uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. ...

Cervical mucus thinning and release during the female reproductive cycle is thought to rely mainly on fluid secretion. However, we now find that mucus released from the murine reproductive tract critically depends upon concurrent bicarbonate (HCO(3)(-)) secretion. Prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2))- and carbachol-stimulated mucus release was severely inhibited in the absence of serosal HCO(3)(-), HCO(...

OBJECTIVES Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) has been shown to reduce HIV transmission in people at high risk of HIV infection. Adherence to PrEP strongly correlates with the level of HIV protection. Long-acting injectable ARVs provide sustained systemic drug exposures over many weeks and can improve adherence due to infrequent parenteral administration. Here, we...

A 10-year-old 4.7-kg spayed female mix breed dog presented with mucoid vaginal discharge despite treatment for cystitis a month. malignant neoplasm was suspected based on atypical cells found mucus cytology. cystoscopy biopsy performed, and the histopathologic diagnosis consistent transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). subtotal urethrectomy urethral-vaginal anastomosis were performed. Treatment pir...

Cyclic variations in the quality of cervical mucus were evaluated in the monkey. A characteristic pattern was observed. On the day before ovulation maximal fern production was noted, with a dramatic regression in fern pattern in the subsequent day. A consistent correlation with changes in vaginal cytology was not observed. Daily examination of fern pattern provides a reliable index for ovulatio...