background: hyperhomocysteinemia (hhcy) has been considered as a risk factor for several obstetrical complications such as early pregnancy loss pre-eclampsia and iugr. recently its association with infertility has been underscored in ivf failures; however limited information is available about the relationship of hhcy and subfertility. objective: to find out the association between unexplained ...

The choice of adoption over genetic parenthood was investigated in 105 women retrospectively by questionnaire. Participants were divided into four groups: female/male subfertility; female subfertility; male subfertility; and female/male fertility. Half the sample (59/105) answered the question about the importance of a genetic link. Women who failed to adopt thought a genetic link was important...

We thank Mr Ron Driver of Luton College for statistical advice, and our practice staff for their patience. 1 Johnson G, Roberts D, Brown R, Cox E, Evershed Z, Goutam P, et al. Infertile or childless by choice? A multipractice survey of women aged 35 and 50. BM3 1987;294:804-6. 2 Greenhall E, Vessey M. The prevalence of subfertility: a review of the current confusion and a report oftwo new studi...

OBJECTIVES To find a simple and robust method for adjusting ante-natal clinic data on HIV prevalence to represent prevalence in the general female population in the same age range, allowing for fertility differences by HIV status. BACKGROUND HIV prevalence comparisons for pregnant women and women in the general community show that prevalence in the latter is significantly higher than in the f...

Female genital schistosomiasis is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy and infertility in schistosomiasis-endemic areas. A case of one previous ectopic pregnancy and subsequent obstruction of the contralateral tube in a secondary subfertility patient with chronic genital schistosomiasis is presented, emphasizing the need for a detailed history and parasitic evaluation of patients pre...

Aim: To determine the frequency of tubal spasm during hysterosalpinggraphy at Nishtar Hospital Multan. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nishtar Hospital Multan from September 2013 to March 2014. Two hundred and seventeen women with primary or secondary infertility from gynecological outpatient department fulfilling inclusion criteria ...

Background: Homocysteine is an intermediate in methionine metabolism required for the biosynthesis of nucleic acids. Hyperhomocysteinemia affects various organ systems and also has been implicated as a risk factor for infertility. Elevated levels result either from genetic mutations of the enzymes catalyzing the metabolic pathway or deficiency of micronutrients required as co-enzymes for the sa...

Infertility is typically defined as an inability to get pregnant after a year of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that infertility affects one in seven couples in the UK although the incidence of infertility varies considerably across the world. In fact, zero chance of conceiving only occurs if both tubes are completely blocked, or if there is a premature menopause in the female partner...

Subfertility is a disease of the reproductive system and defined as the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse [1]. Subfertility is a distressing condition for couples who are trying to achieve pregnancy and childbirth. Approximately 15% of couples are affected with subfertility, of which up to 20% remain unexplained. Female factors are identified in abou...

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