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Endometriosis is a common problem affecting 5-10% of women of childbearing age. It is a condition with unknown pathology, leaving us with several theories. However, about half of women with endometriosis complain of difficulty conceiving. T…
Statistical significance is used to analyse research findings and is together with biased free trials the cornerstone of evidence based medicine. However traditional statistics are based on the assumption that the population investigated is…
Statistical significance is used to analyse research findings and is together with biased free trials the cornerstone of evidence based medicine. However traditional statistics are based on the assumption that the population investigated is…
BACKGROUND: The genetic-epigenetic theory postulates that endometriosis is triggered by a cumulative set of genetic-epigenetic (GE) incidents. Pelvic and upper genital tract infection might induce GE incidents and thus play a role in the pa…
BACKGROUND: The objective of the study is to evaluate the short- and long-term efficacy of complete laparoscopic excision of deep endometriosis, without rectum involvement, with the opening and partial excision of the posterior vaginal forn…
This review provides an update on the role of operative laparoscopy in infertility treatment. The areas of discussion include laparoscopic surgery for proximal and distal tubal disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, and assist…
Tubal and peritoneal factors continue to be a leading cause of infertility. In vitro fertilization, operative laparoscopy, and microsurgery are alternatives, but they are frequently complimentary therapeutic approaches. Proper investigation…
OBJECTIVE: To assess the significance of pathological midtubal occlusion in infertility. DESIGN: Retrospective descriptive case review. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS: Sixteen women, 26 to 38 years of age presenting with inf…
Prostaglandin F (PGF) levels in endometriotic tissue in vitro have been shown to be higher than the levels in healthy ovarian tissue and uterine endometrium. The results of a study of nine women with endometriosis support this finding and s…
Reconstructive microsurgery has been associated with significantly improved results in infertility. These techniques have made the gynecologist much more conscious of peritoneal trauma and of postoperative adhesions. It has enabled the appr…
In the last five years, laparoscopy has become increasingly popular in North America. The procedure has been mainly embraced by the gynecologist and its use in this field has largely supplanted culdoscopy. Other specialties, nevertheless, h…