Arif Kokcu

No ORCID on file · 10 papers in corpus
article 2014
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.04.037

ObjectiveTo investigate the diagnostic potentials of the serum levels of nine different biomarkers in endometriosis.Study designIn this case-controlled, prospective clinical study, 80 women underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy with a prelimi…

article 2013
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research ·doi:10.1111/jog.12050

AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin C on the growth of experimental endometriotic cysts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The endometrium of the uterine horn wall (diameter, 4 mm) was implanted onto the inner surface of…

review 2013
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics ·doi:10.1007/s00404-013-2767-2

PurposeTo examine possible effects of endometriosis-related immune events on reproductive function.MethodsThe synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language.ResultsThe endometriosis-related immune events may hav…

article 2013
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation ·doi:10.1159/000356686

BACKGROUND: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) levels increase in women with endometriosis. COX-2, via increasing prostaglandin E2, contributes to an increase in vascular endothelial growth factor. In this way, COX-2 may contribute to the progression…

review 2012
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics ·doi:10.1007/s00404-012-2480-6

PURPOSE: To examine the possible roles of various immunological factors in recurrent miscarriage and unexplained infertility. METHODS: The synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language. RESULTS: Substantial e…

review 2011
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics ·doi:10.1007/s00404-011-2047-y

PurposeTo examine the current mechanisms of the increased incidence of cancer in women with endometriosis.MethodsThe synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language.ResultsCompared with general population, women …

article 2010
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.02.004

ObjectiveTo compare the efficacies of anastrozole and raloxifene on endometriosis.Study designA randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 45 adult Wistar female rats in the Experimental Surgery Labora…

article 2008
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research ·doi:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00807.x

AIM: In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of cetrorelix and leuprolide on endometriosis. METHODS: This randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 45 Wistar adult female rats in the Exp…

article 2007
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.06.057

ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of imiquimod on endometriosis.DesignRandomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study.SettingExperimental surgery laboratory at a university in Turkey.Animal(s)Thirty Wistar female rats.In…

article 2007
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2007.09.006

ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b on endometriosis.Study designThe randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 30 Wistar female rats in the Experimental Surge…