background & aim : worldwide prevalence of infertility has been reported to be 3-7% of all couples. there are varieties among the results of studies conducted on the prevalence of infertility in iran. the present study aimed to evaluate the trend of infertility using meta-analysis method in iran. methods & materials : we systematically reviewed all published papers in medline database of the na...

8 Affiliations: 9 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao 10 Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 200127, China. 11 2. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, 12 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 200127, China. 13 3. Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecolog...

1 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isala Zwolle, the Netherlands 2 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Máxima Medisch Centrum Veldhoven, the Netherlands 3 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn, the Netherlands 4 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Spaarneziekenhuis Hoofddorp, the Netherlands 5 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis Amster...

Background: The use of antioxidants in treatment of infertile men has been suggested, although the evidence base for this practice is unclear. A systematic review of randomized studies was conducted to evaluate the effects of oral antioxidants (vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, folate, carnitine and carotenoids) on sperm quality and pregnancy rate in infertile men. Materials and Methods: MEDLIN...

UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION The development of hysteroscopy has provided a minimally invasive approach to common gynecologic problems, such as abnormal uterine bleeding. Diagnostic hysteroscopy is considered now "the gold standard" by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2002) in investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in order to rule out organic endouterine caus...

Endoscopic techniques for diagnosis and treatment of several diseases have gained importance in medicine, especially over recent years. The advantage lies in direct optical judgment of body cavities and frequently the possibility of surgical treatment during same procedure.Although diagnostic and operative laparoscopy has been established in gynecology for several decades, hysteroscopy is still...

Background: Infertility affects lives of millions people worldwide which includes the couples themselves as well extends further to their families, wider communities also. Moreover, in contrast usual belief, problem is faced by men and women both. Infertility-related stress adversely all dimensions health, quality life relationship with family. Methods: This cross sectional study was carried ou...

Breeding biology of the Red-whiskered Bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Madhupur National Park (MNP), Bangladesh, was carried out from January to June 2009. The breeding season lasted February May. Both parents built a hollow cup-shaped nest, weight, length, and depth which were respectively, 9.9-12 g (10.98±0.78 g), 8-10 cm (8.98±0.67 cm), 4.1-5 (4.62±0.312 cm). outer inner diamet...

A ring chromosome 13 or r(13) exhibits breakage and reunion at breakage points on the long and short arms of chromosome 13, with deletions of the chromosomal segments distal to the breakage points. The r(13) chromosome accounts for approximately 20% of ring chromosomes compatible with life. We describe a female patient with mental retardation, growth retardation, microcephaly, craniofacial dysm...