Can Serum Vitamin B12 and Folate Levels Predict HPV Penetration in Patients with ASCUS?

In the process of progression to cancer from atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS), mostly Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is responsible. Additionally, patients with cell cycle disorders are thought to be at risk. The aim of this prospective cohort trial was to analyze the association between presence of ASCUS and HPV persistence with folate and vitamin B12 levels.

Efficacy of chewing gum for improving bowel function after cesarean sections: a randomized controlled trial.

To investigate the effects of chewing xylitol-free gum at different intervals after cesarean sections. One hundred fifty patients undergoing cesarean sections were randomized into a gum chewing group ( = 75) and a control group ( = 75). Patients in the gum group chewed one sugarless gum for 30 min at 3, 5, and 7 h postoperatively.

Postoperative pain and neuropathy after caesarean operation featuring blunt or sharp opening of the fascia: a randomised, parallel group, double-blind study.

The purpose of this study was to compare postoperative pain and neuropathy after primary caesarean sections with either blunt or sharp fascial expansions. A total of 123 women undergoing primary caesarean sections were included in the study. The sharp group had 61 patients, and the blunt group had 62.

The evaluation of recombinant LH supplementation in patients with suboptimal response to recombinant FSH undergoing IVF treatment with GnRH agonist down-regulation.

We aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of r-LH supplementation to r-FSH in patients with suboptimal response to ovarian stimulation undergoing assisted reproduction with GnRH-a downregulation and stimulation with r-FSH. One-hundred thirty-seven patients were included in the study; among them 52 showed normal ovarian response to stimulation and composed the control group (Group 1), and 85 showed suboptimal response to stimulation and were divided into two groups. For Group 2 (n = 50), 75 IU/L r-LH was added to the treatment, for Group 3 (n = 35) r-FSH dose was increased by 75 IU/L.

Bilateral megalocystic ovaries following in vitro fertilization detected during cesarean section: a case presentation.

We present a patient with persistent bilateral megalocystic ovaries following in vitro fertilization which was detected during cesarean section. A 24 year-old primigravida presented to our clinic at the 36(th) week of a twin pregnancy with labour pain and cervical dilatation. On ultrasound examination, 2 masses of 90×60 and 60×70 mm were seen in the right and left adnexal regions respectively.

Improvement in embryo quality and pregnancy rates by using autologous cumulus body during icsi cycles.

Objective: To determine whether the addition of intact cumulus cell mass (ICM) to both embryo culture (EC) and embryo transfer (ET) improves embryo quality and pregnancy rates.

Material And Methods: A total of 133 infertile couples were included, of which 67 received ICM (study group) and 66 did not (control group). The ICM was obtained from a simple cutting of the cumulus corona oocyte complex (CCOC).