Fertility and sterility
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Fertility and sterility · May 2007
Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialThe levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and endometriosis staging.
This study aims to determine whether the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system can influence American Society for Reproductive Medicine endometriosis staging scores, as assessed through second-look laparoscopies, and to compare the results with those obtained with a GnRH agonist. Both treatments reduced the extent of pelvic endometriotic lesions in patients with chronic pelvic pain.
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Fertility and sterility · Mar 2007
Information-sharing among couples considering multifetal pregnancy reduction.
To determine the information-sharing strategies of couples considering fetal reduction, and the impact of these strategies on the chances of encountering hostility in their social networks. ⋯ Selective sharing of information for couples considering multifetal prgnancy reduction is a potentially useful strategy for moderating potentially stressful relationships in their social networks. Clinics should find a way of integrating the discussion of selective sharing into their clinic's cultural repertoire of patient-support services.
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Fertility and sterility · Feb 2007
Review Meta AnalysisWeight loss by bariatric surgery and subsequent fertility.
The purpose of this article is to appraise the literature to ascertain whether the use of bariatric surgery should have a role in the contemporary management of the morbidly obese infertile patient before proceeding with infertility treatment.
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Fertility and sterility · Jan 2007
Case ReportsReport of four donor-recipient oocyte cryopreservation cycles resulting in high pregnancy and implantation rates.
To determine the clinical potential of donor-oocyte cryopreservation and thaw techniques for recipient patients. ⋯ Human oocyte cryopreservation is an effective technique that can be applied in clinical situations with high oocyte survival and clinical pregnancy rates expected.
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Fertility and sterility · Nov 2006
Review Practice GuidelineTreatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
Pain associated with endometriosis requires careful evaluation to exclude other potential causes and may involve a number of different mechanisms. Both medical and surgical treatments for pain related to endometriosis are effective and choice of treatment must be individualized.