E. G. Hughes

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) are intra-ovarian signalling peptides that are important in follicle development and oocyte maturation. In the ovary, neurotrophin expression is regulated by gonadotroph…

This randomized controlled trial assessed which of three low-intensity ovulation induction protocols was associated with the highest rate of cycle completion among infertile women undergoing intrauterine insemination (IUI) with their husban…

A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of intrauterine insemination (IUI) with or without ovarian stimulation using gonadotrophin in the treatment of persistent infertility. Relevant randomized controlled trials wer…

OBJECTIVE: To undertake quantitative overviews of the following commonly used treatments for endometriosis-associated infertility: ovulation suppression, laparoscopic ablation, and conservative laparotomy. DESIGN: A protocol was prospectiv…

There are numerous staging methods for the assessment and evaluation of endometriosis both before and after treatment. Present systems rely on subjective criteria that are prone to bias and error. This report describes an objective techniqu…