Systemic concentrations of endogenous and exogenous FSH in anoestrous ewes superstimulated with folltropin-V.

The synchronization of follicular waves with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MAP) and oestradiol-17beta (E(2)-17beta) prior to ovarian superstimulation in anoestrous ewes reduces the variability in superovulatory responses by an unknown mechanism. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a primary promoter of antral follicular development, but the relevance of circulating FSH concentrations to the superovulation performance in ewes has not been examined. Eighteen anoestrous Rideau Arcott ewes (May-June) were superovulated with Folltropin-V (porcine FSH), with (n = 8; treated ewes) or without (n = 10; control ewes) a single i.

Breastfeeding by a mother who is a triple amputee: a case report.

Breastfeeding can be especially difficult for the physically challenged mother. This case report describes the challenges encountered by one disabled mother. A strong desire to succeed and a good support system, as well as being able to adapt to circumstances, formed the basis for success.

[Functions of psychologic intervention as its integrative principle].

With a growing demand on psychological services went a proliferation of psychotherapeutic methods and systems. The differences between approaches, and the incompatibility of systems contradicts the unitary concept of psychotherapy. To facilitate an understanding of psychological treatment, a number of psychological intervention processes are assumed and discussed as support, information, interpretation, correction and growth and evaluation.