Comprehensive Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Secondary Infertility: Optimizing Fertility Outcomes.

A 33-year-old woman with secondary infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is profiled in this case report. In 2020, an in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection pregnancy resulted in a missed abortion, which is part of the patient's medical history. In order to enhance fertility outcomes, this case report seeks to give an overall perspective on the treatment and medical care strategy for people with PCOS and previous cases of infertility.

Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) are often used by men for bodybuilding and to improve sports performance. The use is not limited to professional competitive athletes, but many amateur men.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess and systematically review the effects of AAS on male fertility parameters, spermiogram, testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) and to review reversibility and other morbidity impacting fertility.

Mercury-associated neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 protein (NELL-1) positive membranous nephropathy after use of skin lightening creams.

Introduction: Membranous nephropathy, one of the common causes of glomerulonephritis worldwide, is reported in association with mercury exposure. Neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 protein is a recently described target antigen in membranous nephropathy.

Case Series: Three woman (ages 17, 39, and 19 years old) presented sequentially for our evaluation with complaints consistent with nephrotic syndrome.