Fertility and sterility
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Fertility and sterility · Aug 2011
Validation of a rapid alkaline hematin technique to measure menstrual blood loss on feminine towels containing superabsorbent polymers.
To validate the semiautomated alkaline hematin technique for rapid measurement of menstrual blood loss on ultrathin sanitary towels with a superabsorbent polymer component. ⋯ The semiautomated alkaline hematin technique is a reliable method for measuring menstrual blood loss from Always Ultra sanitary towels containing superabsorbent polymers.
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Fertility and sterility · Jul 2011
Comparative StudyQuantification of the impact of endometriosis symptoms on health-related quality of life and work productivity.
To quantify the impact of endometriosis-related symptoms on physical and mental health status, health-related quality of life, and work-related aspects (absenteeism, presenteeism, work productivity, and activity impairment). ⋯ Endometriosis symptoms such as chronic, incapacitating pelvic pain and infertility negatively and substantially impact the physical and mental health status, health-related quality of life, and productivity at work of women.
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Fertility and sterility · Jul 2011
Comparative StudyThe association between semen quality in workers and the concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in polyvinyl chloride pellet plant air.
To investigate potential associations between semen quality in workers and the concentrations of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in personal air collected from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plants. ⋯ This is the first study to demonstrate a link between DEHP concentration in ambient air and the adverse effects in sperm motility and chromatin DNA integrity. Given the current wide use of these PVC products, the implications for phthalates toxicity and occupational health could be considerable.
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Fertility and sterility · Jun 2011
Case ReportsA unique pathology associated with pelvic pain and adnexal mass.
To present a unique case of pelvic pain. ⋯ Pelvic ganglioneuromas are a very rare entity but emphasize the importance of a broad differential for pelvic pain.
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Fertility and sterility · May 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyFertility after colorectal resection for endometriosis: results of a prospective study comparing laparoscopy with open surgery.
To determine whether the surgical route of colorectal resection for endometriosis is a determinant factor for fertility. ⋯ This study demonstrates that spontaneous pregnancy is more frequent after laparoscopy compared with open surgery for colorectal endometriosis.