OBJECTIVE: We searched thiol/disulphide homeostasis and ischemia modified albumin (IMA) in patients with and without endometrial polyp (EP) to evaluate whether there is an association between serum oxidative stress markers and EPs. METHODS…
A disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase domain with thrombospondin-type 1 motifs (ADAMTS) protein superfamily includes 19 secreted metalloproteases. Proteolytic substrates of ADAMTS enzymes have been linked to female reproductive function.…
PURPOSE: To evaluate the value of elevated day 3 FSH/LH ratio in predicting IVF results in young and older women. METHODS: One hundred seventy-four women with normal day 3 FSH levels undergoing IVF treatment were studied. Patients were div…
AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of formoterol (β2 adrenergic receptor agonist) on peritoneal VEGF levels in rats with endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Experimental endometriosis was constituted with implantatio…