Follicular fluid thyroid autoantibodies, thyrotropin, free thyroxine levels and assisted reproductive technology outcome.

Objective: Although there are substantial data linking thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) and infertility, data regarding assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes and TAI markers in follicular fluid (FF) of women undergoing ART are scarce. Objective of the study was to assess the association of the levels of thyroid autoantibodies in FF and ART outcome expressed as the achieved pregnancies.

Methods: This study enrolled 52 women undergoing ART (26 TAI positive subjects and 26 age and body mass index matched TAI negative controls).

A preliminary evaluation of influence of body mass index on in vitro fertilization outcome in non-obese endometriosis patients.

Background/aims: Obese and overweight women experience a lower probability for pregnancy after IVF. However, despite the increasing prevalence of obesity, the large majority of infertile women are non-obese. One of the most common indications for IVF is endometriosis.

Association between online social networking and depression in high school students: behavioral physiology viewpoint.

Background: Frequent use of Facebook and other social networks is thought to be associated with certain behavioral changes, and some authors have expressed concerns about its possible detrimental effect on mental health. In this work, we investigated the relationship between social networking and depression indicators in adolescent population.

Subjects And Methods: Total of 160 high school students were interviewed using an anonymous, structured questionnaire and Back Depression Inventory - second edition (BDI-II-II).

[Woman with surgical reconstruction of anal atresia who realized pregnancy with in vitro fertilisation].

Introduction: Anal atresia is a congenital anomaly, very life-threatening and urgent. Surgical treatment of this anomaly consists of colostomy first, and then of anal reconstruction.

Case Report: We presented a 31-year old female with the surgery treatment of anal atresia in the early childhood.

Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) in infertile women with endometriosis and its correlation with magnesium levels in peritoneal fluid.

Background: Endometriosis is a complex disease that can result in substantial morbidity, including chronic pain, dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. There are contradictory reports regarding the connection between acute and chronic stress and magnesium levels in body fluids.

Subjects And Methods: A prospective study included 87 patients undergoing laparoscopy.

[Results of modem tuboperitoneal infertility treatment].

Background/aim: A modem approach to surgical treatment of tuboperitoneal infertility is based on laporascopic techniques. The aim of this study was to compare results of tuboperitoneal infertility treatment by the use of laparoscopy and classical laparotomy.

Methods: A retrospective-prospective study on 66 women treated operatively for tuboperitoneal infertility was performed.