Ashraf M

OBJECTIVE: Infertility a global health issue linked with untoward psychological and social impacts is due to a number of contributing factors; one of which is oxidative stress. This study aimed to determine the potential association of oxid…

This study examines the factors influencing the decision-making of infertile couples to seek healthcare, focusing on socio-demographic characteristics and barriers to accessing care. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including in-dep…

TopicKeratoconus (KCN) is a progressive corneal ectasia with poorly understood etiology and risk factors leading to inadequate screening methods for at-risk populations. One potentially vulnerable population includes individuals experiencin…

IntroductionThe prevalence of female infertility in Pakistan is currently estimated at 22%, and emerging research suggests that vitamin D (VD) deficiency (VDD) may play a significant role in influencing female fertility. The focus of this s…

Background & objectivesThe relationship of Vitamin-D (VD) with Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is recognized. This study was conducted to determine whether VD is a predictor of f…

BackgroundDeficiency of silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) can trigger inflammation, mitochondrial malfunctioning, and apoptosis through the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, producing poor quality oocytes, leading to infertility. No…

The review aims to explore circulating small non- coding regulatory Ribonucleic Acids (miRNA) as biomarkers of endometriosis; a reproductive age group disorder. miRNA are linked with genetic, epigenetic and angiogenic factors, hormones, cyt…

A global increase in the incidence of subfertility is observed, and research suggests strong genetic influences that might restrict fertility directly or indirectly. It therefore becomes important to rule out the existence of genetic causes…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a modified technique of temporary suspension of the ovary to the fascia of the anterior abdominal wall after operative laparoscopy for advanced stage-endometriosis to reduce postoperative adhesion formation. …

BACKGROUND: This retrospective study compares the safety and efficacy of temporary ovarian suspension (TOS) to the anterior abdominal wall using absorbable versus non-absorbable suture after operative laparoscopy to elevate the ovaries away…

ObjectiveTo determine if elective single blastocyst transfer (e-SBT) compromises pregnancy outcomes compared to double blastocyst transfer (DBT) in patients with favorable reproductive potential.MethodsThis Randomized Control Trial included…

BackgroundMany studies on assisted reproductive technology examine live birth rate per cycle. However, after a cycle fails, couples often want to know what their chances are of having a live birth if they continue treatment. From a patients…

ObjectiveTo determine reproductive outcome after in-vitro fertilization/embryo transfer (IVF-ET) in women with primary infertility following hysteroscopic septoplasty of incomplete uterine septum or arcuate uterine anomaly.MethodsThis is a …

Study objectiveThe presence of fimbrial pathology in advanced endometriosis is clearly understood. However, little is known about the prevalence of fimbrial pathology in early stages of endometriosis. The purpose of this study is to determi…

We performed an innovative technique of temporary ovarian suspension after operative laparoscopy for stage 3 and 4 endometriosis and evaluated the results in a retrospective study. Subjects were 20 women who underwent operative laparoscopy …