Objective: Diagnostic laparoscopy had been frequently used in female infertility. In the present study, we assessed the change of indications and clinical efficacy of diagnostic laparoscopy in gynecologic disorders. Methods: A clinical anal…
Objective: To investigate the relationship between glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) gene polymorphism and endometriosis in Korean women. Methods: The GSTM1 gene polymorphism was analyzed by GSTM1-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…
PURPOSE: Our purpose was to verify whether the blood flow impedance of the ovarian stromal artery in transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography can predict the in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcomes. METHODS: Transvag…
PURPOSE: To investigate the prognostic significance of apoptosis in granulosa cells recovered from patients participating in IVF-ET. METHODS: Seventy-three women underwent ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF and embryo transfer. After follicl…
OBJECTIVE: To compare levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) components in the peritoneal fluid of patients with and without endometriosis. DESIGN: Patients with endometriosis were compared with control patients. SETTING: Seoul Nation…