Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a practical and reliable imaging method to evaluate the cervical canal, uterine isthmus, uterine cavity, and fallopian tubes. Using HSG, opaque pathologies outside of contrast media can be detected as well as pathologies of uterus and fallopian tubes. We aim to present and categorize some uncommon and interesting abnormal findings that are located outside of the contrast areas in HSG.
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January 2022
Several genital anomalies have been reported in the identical twins which have a tremendous effect on reproductive status. No previous studies have reported the Mullerian duct cyst in identical twin brothers. We describe a rare case of Mullerian cyst in a male identical twin with infertility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe aim to determine the prevalence of renal anomalies in patients with congenital vas deferens agenesis referred for infertility assessment.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on eligible infertile men from 2016 to 2019. Infertile men who were suspected of obstructive azoospermia were referred to the Ultrasound ward and they were examined by abdominal ultrasound for detecting the genital and kidney anomalies.
Objective: to investigate the relationship between the Amniotic fluid Sludge exposure during pregnancy and the Preterm Labor (PTL) in pregnant women who had undergone Assisted Reproductive Technology procedures (ART) in Royan institute.
Materials And Methods: It was a nested case-control study that was conducted on 110 eligible pregnant women who had undergone IVF procedure in Royan institute, Tehran, Iran. The final sample size was 63 subjects with Amniotic fluid Sludge and 67 subjects with normal Amniotic fluid.
Background: Orexin as an adipokin hormone plays an important role in appetite regulation, energy metabolism, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The main source of orexin secretion in nonpregnant and pregnant women is adipose tissue and placenta, respectively. This research was conducted to evaluate the association between orexin-A level and the mode of delivery, anthropometric indices, and sex of the infant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this report, we look at the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19 and how the Executive Board of these two congresses succeeded in overcoming those challenges and holding two congresses. The approach for a large festival with different virtual setting components provided a suitable solution that led to exemplary achievements and created an appropriate model for future virtual or combined virtual and face-to-face events. These events proved that pandemic problems could not limit the organizers, pushing them to make better use of the facilities and turning this threat into an opportunity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeiomyomas are benign lesions of the uterine smooth muscles that contain various amounts of fibrous connective tissue. Hystrosalpingography is not a method of diagnosing uterine fibroids, and other methods such as ultrasound and MRI are preferred, but during hystrosalpingography, especially in infertile females, uterine fibroids may be seen frequently. Leiomyomas have a wide range of appearances depending on their number, size and location.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The purpose of this study to determine the relationship between endometrial length and positive pregnancy test in patients who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients who were referred for fertilisation/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) therapy from 2013 to 2016. All nulliparous women who met the inclusion criteria were between 20-38 years of age and presented for ultrasound measurements prior to fresh embryo transfer (ET).
Background: There is a growing body of evidence regarding the association between Adiponectin and mental disorders. We aim to evaluate the association between serum level of Adiponectin hormone and postpartum depression and marital satisfaction scores.
Methods: A prospective cohort study of 90 pregnant women was conducted in Mahdieh Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Background: Interstitial Ectopic Pregnancy (IEP) is an uncommon type of ectopic pregnancy with the risk of rupturing and bleeding. The incidence of IEP is about 2-4% of all EPs. The diagnosis and management are challenging.
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October 2019
Background: The rate of cesarean section is increasing worldwide. Adiponectin is a hormone related to anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic effects; and it's concentrations may change in response to inflammatory situations including surgical intervention. The aim of the current study was to investigate serum adiponectin levels in maternal and umbilical cord blood according to different modes of delivery and their relationship with anthropometric measurements and fetal sex.
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