Fertility and sterility
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Fertility and sterility · Mar 2008
Comparative StudyRelationship and parenthood in IVF couples with twin and singleton pregnancies compared with spontaneous singleton primiparous couples--a prospective 5-year follow-up study.
To analyze relationship and parenthood in IVF twin couples, IVF singleton couples, and spontaneously pregnant primiparous couples. ⋯ We conclude that the stresses associated with IVF treatment and becoming first-time parents of twins did not have a negative impact on the couples' appreciation of their relationship and parenthood as stated by both men and women.
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Fertility and sterility · Mar 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of luteal phase vaginal estradiol supplementation on the success of in vitro fertilization treatment: a prospective randomized study.
To determine whether the use of luteal phase vaginal E(2) supplementation improves clinical pregnancy rates in patients undergoing IVF treatment. ⋯ The addition of vaginal E(2) supplementation to routine P supplementation for luteal support does not improve the probability of conception after IVF treatment.
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Fertility and sterility · Mar 2008
Chronic endometritis: correlation among hysteroscopic, histologic, and bacteriologic findings in a prospective trial with 2190 consecutive office hysteroscopies.
To evaluate the type and etiopathogenic role of infectious agents detected in endometrial cultures obtained from women with chronic endometritis (CE). ⋯ More than 70% of CE cases resulted from nongonococcal, nonchlamydial infections. Common bacteria and Mycoplasma were the most frequent etiologic agents. Vaginal cultures have low concordance with endometrial cultures.
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Fertility and sterility · Mar 2008
Testicular adrenal rest tumors in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can cause severe testicular damage.
To evaluate the histological features of testicular tumors and residual testicular parenchyma in male patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and longstanding bilateral testicular adrenal rest tumors (TART). ⋯ Testicular adrenal rest tumors can lead to end-stage damage of testicular parenchyma, most probably as a result of longstanding obstruction of the seminiferous tubules. Therefore, treatment at an early stage is advised.