Laparoscopic Salpingectomy Regulates The Expression of Endometrial Homeobox Genes () and HOX Transcript Antisense Intergenic RNA in Women with Communicating Hydrosalpinx: A Prospective Study.

Background: This study aimed to determine the alteration of endometrial expression levels of genes and HOX transcript antisense intergenic RNA (HOTAIR) in mid-luteal phase endometrium in patients with hydrosalpinx before and after salpingectomy.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective study, 14 infertile women with unilateral hydrosalpinx who were scheduled for laparoscopic salpingectomy were evaluated. The presence of hydrosalpinx was confirmed by hysterosalpingography or transvaginal 2D-ultrasonography.

Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio in Poststroke Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: Evidence shows that stroke-induced inflammatory responses play an essential role in the development of poststroke depression (PSD). The goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to critically evaluate the literature regarding the use of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a reliable means to detect early PSD development, to help clinicians institute early interventions and improve outcomes.

Methods: Electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, were searched, and eight studies were included.

The association of apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype and cognitive outcomes in multiple sclerosis; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neuroinflammatory disorder commonly seen in young female adults. Cognitive impairment is one of the widespread symptoms of MS. In recent years multiple studies sought the possible risk factors for MS-related cognitive deficit.

The Efficacy of Ginseng (Panax) on Human Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Results from different clinical trials on the effects of ginseng on prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are still inconsistent. To fill this knowledge gap, we investigated the overall effects of ginseng supplementation on improving cardiometabolic biomarkers among these patients. A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane library.

Endovascular Treatment of the Ruptured Pseudoaneurysm of Common Femoral Artery in Behcet's Disease: Report of a Case with Four Years of Follow-Up.

Behcet's disease (BD) is a vasculitic condition that affects arteries and veins of all sizes. Arterial pseudoaneurysm is a rare but life-threatening complication of BD. We reported a 41-year-old man with 20 years history of BD and 5 years history of bilateral blindness.

Hysterosalpingography in the assessment of proximal tubal pathology: a review of congenital and acquired abnormalities.

Tubal and peritoneal disease are the main causes of infertility. Tubal pathology can be either congenital malformation or acquired, proximal or distal, unilateral or bilateral and transient or permanent. Several imaging methods such as laparoscopy, fluoroscopy, saline infusion sonography, and hysterosalpingography (HSG) have been used in the assessment of tubal and peritoneal pathology.

Pain Perception and Side Effects During Saline Infusion Sonohysterography With a Balloon Catheter: A Randomized Comparative Study of Cervical Versus Intrauterine Catheter Placement.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate whether the site of the balloon placement into either the uterine cavity or cervical canal can affect the intensity of pain during sonohysterography.

Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, women who underwent saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) were randomized to intracervical or intrauterine balloon placement between May 2012 and May 2014. The examination was scheduled at the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

The Effect of Vaginal Sildenafil on The Outcome of Assisted Reproductive Technology Cycles in Patients with Repeated Implantation Failures: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vaginal sildenafil on the outcome of patients with at least two unsuccessful fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) attempts.

Materials And Methods: In this randomized placebo-controlled trial study, a total of 66 infertile women aged ≤38 years, with a history of normal ovarian reserve, two prior consecutive failed IVF/ICSI attempts, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) day endometrial thickness <7 mm in all prior IVF/ICSI cycles, normal endometrial appearance by either hysteroscopy, hysterosonography, or hysterosalpingography enrolled in this study. The conventional gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) protocol was used for ovarian stimulation.

Hysterosalpingography in The Assessment of Congenital Cervical Anomalies.

Cervical abnormalities may be congenital or acquired. Congenital anomalies of the cervix are rarely isolated, and more commonly accompany other uterine anomalies. Various imaging tools have been used in the assessment of Müllerian duct anomalies (MDAs).

Hysterosalpingographic Appearances of Female Genital Tract Tuberculosis: Part II: Uterus.

Female genital tuberculosis remains as a major cause of tubal obstruction leading to infertility, especially in developing countries. The global prevalence of genital tuberculosis has increased during the past two decades due to increasing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Genital tuberculosis (TB) is commonly asymptomatic and it is diagnosed during infertility investigations.

Hysterosalpingographic appearances of female genital tract tuberculosis: part I. Fallopian tube.

Female genital tuberculosis (TB) remains as a major cause of tubal obstruction leading to infertility, especially in developing countries. The global prevalence of genital tuberculosis has increased during the past two decades due to increasing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Genital TB is commonly asymptomatic, and it is diagnosed during infertility investigations.

Evaluation of intrauterine structural pathology by three-dimensional sonohysterography using an extended imaging method.

Structural intrauterine abnormalities are an important cause of infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and bleeding or pain associated with a poor reproductive outcome. Various diagnostic methods have been applied to detect these lesions such as hysterosalpingography, hysteroscopy and sonohysterography. More recently, three-dimensional extended imaging (3DXI) provides the ability to obtain sequential sections of acquired volume scans in A, B and C planes.

Dizygotic twin pregnancy with a complete hydatidiform mole and a coexisting viable fetus.

Coexistence of a viable fetus with a hydatidiform mole is a rare condition and the diagnosis is very important because of the risk of developing severe complications in pregnancy. The management of these pregnancies is optional, although accurate and great care is required to find early signs of maternal or fetal complications.Hereby we report a case of dizygotic twin pregnancy with a complete mole and coexisting fetus that resulted in a live neonate.

Comparing intramuscular progesterone, vaginal progesterone and 17 -hydroxyprogestrone caproate in IVF and ICSI cycle.

Background: Supplementation of luteal phase with progesterone is prescribed for women undergoing routine IVF treatment.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of three types of progesterone on biochemical, clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates and abortion and live birth rates.

Materials And Methods: A prospective randomized study was performed at Royan Institute between March 2008 and March 2009 in women under 40 years old, who use GnRH analog down-regulation.

Application of 3D Ultrasonography in Detection of Uterine Abnormalities.

Structural pathologies in the uterine cavity such as müllerian duct anomalies (MDAs) and intrauterine lesions (fibroids, polyps, synechiae) may have important roles in subinfertility, implantation failure and pregnancy outcome. Various imaging modalities such as hysterosalpingography (HSG), sonography, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy are used in the evaluation of MDAs and intrauterine lesions. Recently, three-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS) has been introduced as a non-invasive, outpatient diagnostic modality.

Effect of low-dose aspirin therapy on implantation rate in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization cycles.

Objective: To determine the effect of low-dose aspirin on ovarian response, implantation and pregnancy rates in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles.

Methods: We performed a randomized analysis of 145 infertile women with a mean+/-SD age of 29.6 +/- 4.

Evaluation of ovulation induction protocols for poor responders undergoing assisted reproduction techniques.

Objective: To compare 3 stimulation protocols in poor ovulation responders undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

Methods: The study was a randomized, prospective clinical trial from June 2003 to July 2004, in Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran. One hundred and fifty-four patients, who had poor responses to ovulation induction in at least one previous IVF attempt, were randomly divided into 3 groups.