Tarek A. Gelbaya

Before planning an assisted conception treatment cycle, a thorough assessment of the woman's hormone profile and ovarian reserve is essential to aid the decision on the appropriate protocol for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH). The…

Endometrioma is commonly seen in women of reproductive age who may wish to preserve their ovarian function. Surgical treatment is associated with a high recurrence rate and its employment for women undergoing assisted conception has recentl…

Management of endometrioma before IVF remains controversial. As well as some measurable benefits from surgical treatment, there are also potential risks that should be discussed with the patients to help them make an informed decision. When…

With increasing success in treatment of childhood cancer there is a growing population of women with premature ovarian failure (POF) seeking fertility treatment. Various preparations of estrogen and progestogen are prescribed for young wome…

Introduction: Endometriosis, defined as the growth of endometrial tissue outside \nthe uterine cavity is a common gynaecological disorder affecting 10-15% \nof women in their reproductive years. It is a major clinical problem causing in- \n…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of surgical treatment of endometrioma on pregnancy rate and ovarian response to gonadotrophin stimulation in women undergoing IVF. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING: Tertiary refer…

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a major health problem. It is the reason for 10% of all outpatient visits to gynecologist as well as being responsible for approximately 40% of laparoscopies and 10% to 15% of hysterectomies. A significant numbe…