In 20 infertile patients, the laparoscopic, histologic, and ultrastructural characteristics of endometriotic implants were studied before and after a 2-month course of therapy using 1.25 mg of the antiprogesterone steroid ethylnorgestrienon…
The histology and ultrastructure of small endometriotic lesions were studied in 19 patients before and after hormonal therapy with the anti-progesterone steroid R 2323 (Gestrinone). Histologic results demonstrate that treatment of endometri…
In 36 patients with laparoscopically diagnosed endometriosis, biopsies were taken from different areas of the pelvic peritoneum bearing foci of endometriosis. The biopsies were studied by scanning electron microscopy and by light microscopy…
Microsurgical techniques have changed the outcome of infertility surgery. Tubal anastomosis for reversal of sterilization has resulted in pregnancy rates of up to 65%. In cases of salpingostomy, the ectopic pregnancy rate is quite high. In …
Microbiopsies from the fimbrial surface were obtained from 70 women to determine the percentage of ciliated cells. The following observations were made: 1. There is a close correlation between the percentages of ciliated cells in each of th…