Stages of endometriosis: Does it affect oocyte quality, embryo development and fertilization rate?

Objective: To investigate the effect of endometriosis and its different stages over Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) outcomes among infertile women without previous history of ovarian surgery.

Methods: A total of 440 women enrolled in ICSI cycles were recruited and divided into two groups: endometriosis (n=220) and control group (n=220). Endometriosis patients without previous surgical treatment and with diagnostic laparoscopy were further stratified based on disease stage.

Prevalence of vitamin d deficiency and its related factors among university students in shiraz, iran.

Backgrounds: Vitamin D deficiency is a public health concern even in sunny areas, so we decided to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its related factors among university students in Shiraz.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 254 (128 male and 126 female) university students. Demographic questionnaires and a questionnaire on exposure to sun light and sun protection were completed by the participants.