BACKGROUND The value of oocyte cryopreservation in older women remains controversial. The aim of this study was to report the oocyte freezing experience in women aged 40 and older at a single fertility center. FINDINGS One hundred fifty eight women (mean age 43.9 ± 0.2) who underwent minimal ovarian stimulation IVF were enrolled. IVF protocol included the use of clomiphene citrate (50 mg/day)...

In this study, we propose a new controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) protocol for polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) that doesn’t cause hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS) while maintaining egg quality. We also compare the conventional GnRH antagonist PCOS with COH at our hospital, and show is more secure than protocol. Eighty-seven patients of were treated in 38 49 patients. The was based on F...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive neuromodulatory technique whose use in clinical practice has increased steadily since in 2008 the Food and Drug administration (FDA) approved the Neuronetics NeuroStar System for treatment of certain patients with medication-resistant major depression. Although generally well-tolerated, rTMS safety warrants special considerati...

background and aim: tinnitus is an auditory phantom percept in the absence of any objective physical sound source. although advances have been made in its treatment, there is very low percent of patients that report an elimination of their tinnitus. a novel approach using noninv­asive neuromodulation has emerged as an inter­esting and promising modality for tinnitus relief. our aim in this revi...

OBJECTIVES This preliminary study aimed to 1) determine changes in the salivary oxytocin (OT) level during breast stimulation for promoting the spontaneous onset of labor in low-risk term pregnancies, and 2) clarify the feasibility of the breast stimulation intervention protocol in terms of practicality and acceptability. METHODS We used a single arm trial design. Sixteen low-risk pregnant wo...

BACKGROUND Milder ovarian stimulation protocols for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are being developed to minimize adverse effects. Mild stimulation regimens result in a decreased number of oocytes at retrieval. After conventional ovarian stimulation for IVF, a low number of oocytes are believed to represent poor ovarian reserve resulting in reduced success rates. Recent studies suggest that a si...

Background: To assess whether Bromocriptine Rebound Method (BRM), can improve pregnancy outcomes after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, we analyzed data from a total of 117 women who underwent ICSI cycles. Pregnancy outcomes and hormonal data were compared between long protocol and BRM groups. Ovulatory women with normal serum pro...

We examined the effect of an age-related leftward shift in the force-frequency relationship on the comparative quadriceps fatigability of nine young (27 +/- 1 yr old) and nine old men (78 +/- 1 yr old) during low-frequency electrical stimulation. Two different protocols of intermittent trains (6 pulses on, 650 ms off) of electrical stimulation at 25% maximum voluntary contraction were performed...

The exhaustion of natural resources has increased petroleum prices and the environmental impact of oil has stimulated the search for an alternative source of energy such as biodiesel. Waste cooking oil is a potential replacement for vegetable oils in the production of biodiesel. Biodiesel is synthesized by direct transesterification of vegetable oils, which is controlled by several inputs or pr...

BACKGROUND Minimal stimulation in vitro fertilization (mini-in vitro fertilization) is an alternative in vitro fertilization treatment protocol that may reduce ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancy rates, and cost while retaining high live birth rates. OBJECTIVE We performed a randomized noninferiority controlled trial with a prespecified border of 10% that compared 1 cycle of...