background: sexual instinct which is the cause of numerous changes in an individual’s life could be influenced by different factors such as menopause and ageing. this study was designed to compare sexual dysfunction before and after menopause. materials and methods: this was a cross-sectional study. participants were 174 menopausal women who referred to medical health centers of isfahan, iran. ...

abstract diabetes mellitus (dm) is one of the greatest public health threats in modern societies. although during a few years it was suggested that dm had no significant effect in male reproductive function, this view has been challenged in recent years. from a clinical perspective, the evaluation of semen parameters, as well as spermatozoa deoxyribonucleic acid (dna) integrity, are often studi...

background: sexual dysfunctions are common and are regarded as important health problems for women of all ages with related quality of life issues. the purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore the frequency of sexual dysfunction among women in reproductive age group referred to the islamic azad university hospitals. materials and methods: this study was performed on married women se...

background: besides the well-known adverse effects of valproate (vpa), disorders related to male reproductive functions have been reported. furthermore, only a limited number of previous studies have reported the relationship between vpa dose and impairment of the hormonal axis and semen quality. a patient with reversible changes that occurred in the sperm parameters after a dose increment of v...

s:1456:"Background: Participation of adolescents and young women in strenuous sports activity may lead to various metabolic and psychological derangements of clinical relevance to the endocrinologist. Materials and Methods: The most common manifestations encountered in practice are primary and secondaryamenorrhea, reduced bone mineral density and eating disorders. The occurrence of all three to...

INTRODUCTION Evidence from civilian athletes raises the question of whether reproductive dysfunction may be seen in female soldiers as a result of military training. Such reproductive dysfunction consists of impaired ovulation with or without long-term subfertility. METHODS A critical review of pertinent evidence following an extensive literature search. RESULTS The evidence points towards ...

Background & aim: Sexual dysfunction is one of the most common problems in women which negatively affect their quality of life, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. The prevalence of this problem varies in different studies. Regarding this, this review was conducted to provide a clear picture of the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among reproductive-age women in Iran using a systemati...

HIGHLIGHTS Ethanol induces reproductive dysfunction. Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) improves steroidogenesis. inhibits oxidative stress and inflammation. ethanol-induced