Roya Derakhshan

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease with frequent recurrence. Statins, due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, may help control disease progression, but comparative data on local administration are limited. We…

OBJECTIVE: In the application of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), selection of the optimal sperm presents a challenge. This study introduces an innovative microfluidic device that utilizes rheotaxis to efficiently sort sperm, offer…

Background: Dienogest (DNG) is a fourth-generation progestin used frequently for medical treatment of endometriosis. dienogest has been known as an effective treatment in alleviating pain, preventing recurrence, and enhancing the quality of…

BACKGROUND: Despite various strategies aimed at preventing postoperative tissue adhesions, none of them could prevent adhesion formation consistently and completely. In this study, the effect of simvastatin and amnion jellies on preventing …

INTRODUCTION: Intrauterine devices (IUDs), both hormonal and nonhormonal, are widely used contraceptive methods, with approximately 20% of reproductive-aged women worldwide utilizing them. Although IUDs are generally considered safe and eff…

Background: Considering low-quality evidence regarding the impact of laparoscopic surgery on in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates in women with endometriosis, our research aimed to evaluate IVF success rates and their influential fact…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in preserving ovarian reserve in patients with endometriosis who underwent laparoscopic cystectomy. METHOD: A randomized, parallel, open-label phase II…

BACKGROUND: Detection of fetal growth restriction (FGR) in appropriate for gestational age (AGA) fetuses has not been comprehensively assessed. This study aim was to evaluate the findings of Doppler ultrasound in AGA fetuses who had a drop …

Introduction: Diabetic patients frequently experience a serious complication known as impaired wound healing, which increases the likelihood of foot infection and limb amputation. Investigators have been looking for novel methods to treat d…

Impaired vascular growth resulting from reduced vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the epithelial tissue of the glands is a primary cause of thin endometrium. Inducing angiogenesis offers a possible therapeutic strategy for this c…

Background: Endometriosis is a gynecologic disorder which causes dysmenorrhea and infertility. Early diagnosis of endometriosis can help prevent the necessity for invasive diagnostic procedures. Medical imaging has been widely utilized to d…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of the current study was to compare the color Doppler findings of uterine arteries and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with and without previous cesarean section (C/S). METHODS: This cohort study enrolled 308 p…

OBJECTIVE: Although laparoscopic surgery is a good substitute for laparotomy in reducing postsurgical pain, many patients complain of shoulder pain after laparoscopic surgery and require pain-relief. Post-operative pain management leads to …

Background: The association between endometriosis and the outcome of pregnancy is one of the interesting topics. Endometriosis-related pain is alleviated with pregnancy; however, it is known to cause adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The main …

1.1. Introduction This study compares the impact of two surgical treatments for endometriosis—hysterectomy with laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy (radical surgery) versus conservative laparoscopic surgery—on chronic pelvic pain and sexual …

BACKGROUND: Endometrial polyps are common benign lesions characterized by localized overgrowths of endometrial tissue within the uterine cavity. The etiology and pathogenesis of these polyps remain unclear. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infect…

Round ligament endometriosis is a rare phenomenon reported in approximately 0.3% to 0.6% of endometriosis cases. Presurgical diagnosis is carried out for about 50% of the cases. The association of the right-sided inguinal hernia, nonspecifi…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects 10-15% of women of reproductive age and is considered a critical gynecological problem. Endometriosis causes pain and infertility, both of which can impair the patient's quality of life. Sleep disorders acc…

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effects of temperature and storage time on the quality and DNA integrity of freeze-dried sperm from individuals with normozoospermia. METHODS: Normal sperm samples from 15 men aged 24 to 40 years were st…

Abstract Objective Adenomyosis occurs when endometrial glands and stroma develop in the myometrium, leading to symptoms such as pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. Method This randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial study was con…

BACKGROUND: Various techniques have been proposed to predict and evaluate the timing and conditions of childbirth in pregnant women at different stages of pregnancy. Providing precise methods for forecasting childbirth status can reduce the…

This article presents a case of spontaneous autoamputation of ovary in a 46-year-old nulligravid woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension, who presented with secondary amenorrhea and white vaginal discharge. Despite an …

Background . Recently, it has been suggested that microbial infections play a role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. One of the most commonly suggested infections associated with the pathogenesis of endometriosis is human papillomavirus…

INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused serious public health problems and compromised the health of individuals and communities. This study aimed to evaluate a Distance e-Learning from the perspective of m…