A review of controversial issues about the terminology on male infertility and reproductive function, which is currently used, as well as proposals for updating clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility and men in infertile couples are presented in the article. An algorithm is described, the elements of which ensure referral of patients based on the possibility and timing of restoration of reproductive function, taking into account the reproductive health of a woman, as well as increasing the likelihood of successful treatment aimed at the birth of a healthy child.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim: To determine the feasibility of using Tivortin in metabolic disorders during pregnancy and its effect on the course of pregnancy, childbirth, fetal and neonatal status.
Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: We examined 210 pregnant women with metabolic disorders using clinical and laboratory data, uterine artery Doppler, determi¬nation of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system, leptin and placental growth factor content. The fetal condition was assessed by ultrasound examination with Doppler, determination of biophysical profile, and cardiotocography.
Objective: The aim: Analyze the frequency and structure of indications for cesarean section in municipal non-profit enterprise "Uzhgorod city maternity hospital" of Uzhgorod city council to determine promising ways to optimize the tactics of childbirth.
Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A comparative clinical and statistical analysis of the frequency and indications for caesarean section for 2011-2015 (first group) and 2016-2020 (second group) years according to the Robson system classification was conducted.
Results: Results: The increase in caesarean section had no effect on overall perinatal mortality.
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol
December 2022
Two observational studies in the Russian Federation described patient demographics/clinical decision for treatment with recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone:recombinant human luteinizing hormone (r-hFSH:r-hLH) 2:1 combination for ovarian stimulation (OS) during assisted reproductive technology (ART) and outcomes, respectively. The first (prospective) study enrolled 500 patients. After post-hoc regrouping to assign patients to discrete groups, 378 (75.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The use of antioxidants is common practice in the management of infertile patients. However, there are no established guidelines by professional societies on antioxidant use for male infertility.
Materials And Methods: Using an online survey, this study aimed to evaluate the practice pattern of reproductive specialists to determine the clinical utility of oxidative stress (OS) testing and antioxidant prescriptions to treat male infertility.