Kriplani A

Most common clinical presentation of a woman with MRKH is primary amenorrhea. It is rare to have pelvic masses in women with MRKH. Only few cases have been reported in literature. Although many case reports of ovarian abscesses have been pu…

Robert's uterus is a rare variant of septate uterus with an asymmetrical septum which divides the uterine cavity into a noncommunicating hemiuterus causing hematometra and other communicating hemiuterus with a single cervix and a normal fun…

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is the second most common cause of primary amenorrhea with an incidence of 1:4000-5000 women. It is characterized by aplasia or hypoplasia of the uterus and the upper two-thirds of the vagina w…

BackgroundDislodgement and breakage of instruments in laparoscopy is a rare event which not only surmounts the anxiety of the team, but also imposes an exceedingly onerous situation for the patient. Frequently a broken fragment of an instru…

We aimed to assay cytokines and growth factors in peritoneal fluid samples from women with and without endometriosis to understand the inflammatory milieu, and assess their potential diagnostic utility. This cross-sectional study conducted …

BackgroundCesarean scar ectopic pregnancies are increasing in frequency, due to rise in cesarean deliveries. They should be managed early in pregnancy, preferably by surgical excision, failing which they may rupture, or later develop into m…

BackgroundHerlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome is an uncommon entity characterized by uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis (also called OHVIRA syndrome). Due to rarity and varied presentations, often correct d…

ContextGonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists in fixed or flexible regimens are used for prevention of premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surge, however, data comparing these regimens in stimulated intrauterine insemination (IUI)…

BackgroundEmpty follicle syndrome (EFS) is a condition in which no oocytes are retrieved from normally growing ovarian follicles after ovarian stimulation. It is a rare and frustrating condition of obscure etiology.ObjectiveThe objective of…

Reproductive tract malformations are rare in general population but are commonly encountered in women with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Obstructive anomalies present around menarche causing extreme pain and adversely affecting …

PurposeTo study the effect of endometrial scratching in infertile couples undergoing ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles.MethodsA prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted in the Department of Obstetri…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the levels of leptin, ghrelin, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in peritoneal fluid in patients with endometriosis and infertility, and study th…

A review of literature was conducted to report on the effectiveness of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). The relevant data were obtained by computerized searches of PubMed up to Decem…

Background & objectivesUterine myoma is a common indication for hysterectomy in India. An effective medical treatment option may reduce hysterectomy associated morbidity. This study was undertaken to evaluate efficacy and safety of low dose…

Background & objectivesPremature ovarian failure (POF) is defined as the cessation of ovarian function under the age of 40 yr and is characterized by amenorrhoea, hypoestrogenism and elevated serum gonadotrophin levels. The cause of POF rem…

Study objectiveTo highlight a recently identified rare cause of severe dysmenorrhea in young patients with poor response to medical management.DesignEvidence obtained from several timed series with or without intervention (Canadian Task For…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility, and recent studies suggest that leptin and adiponectin may have a role in its causation and progression. This study assessed levels of leptin and adiponectin in serum and peritonea…

Post-menopausal bleeding is a common problem with varied etiology in the age group between 50 and 60 years. It is more likely to be of some pathologic cause which needs to be ruled out. Bleeding in a patient after hysterectomy is even rarer…

A case of unicornuate uterus with cavitary non-communicating hypertrophic rudimentary horn which was missed in previous surgeries is presented. Condition led to severe endometriosis. Patient was managed by hysteroscopic and laparoscopic gui…