Contraception and reproductive medicine

BACKGROUND: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is a major challenge in in vitro fertilization (IVF). The window of implantation (WOI) is the endometrium’s receptive period for embryos, and endometrial receptivity analysis (ERA) is a poten…

BackgroundIn this study, we aimed to explore the effect of the timing of surgical management of hydrosalpinx on in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic single-sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) pregnancy outcomes in patients with tubal factor infer…

BACKGROUND: Intended to investigate the potential effects of endometrial preparation procedures on the results of subsequent frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles in infertile women with chronic endometritis (CE) following a single course of …

IntroductionOptimal luteal phase support (LPS) is essential for successful embryo transfer. In our previous study, we found that LPS combined with Gushen Antai pill (GSATP) could significantly improve ongoing pregnancy rate (OPR) and reduce…

IntroductionLong-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are increasingly gaining popularity due to their high efficacy and ease of use compared to short-acting reversible contraceptives (SARCs). Among available LARCs, the etonogestrel (EN…

Premature ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is characterized by amenorrhea, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, estrogen deficiency, and reduced follicle counts leading to infertility under the age of 40. It occurs in 1 to 3% of women. Several therap…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in preserving ovarian reserve in patients with endometriosis who underwent laparoscopic cystectomy. METHOD: A randomized, parallel, open-label phase II…

BackgroundThe European Active Surveillance Study of LCS12 (EURAS-LCS12) investigates effectiveness and safety of intrauterine devices (IUDs) in routine clinical practice. Here, we aim to characterise the general population of IUD users acro…

BackgroundMenstrual cups (MC) are being increasingly used for menstruation management as an alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. Intrauterine devices (IUD) are commonly and increasingly used for birth control. Displacement of an IUD fr…

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine device (IUD) migration leading to vesicouterine fistula (VUF) with vesical calculi is rare. This case is notable due to the absence of typical Youssef’s syndrome symptoms and the insidious presentation of a Type III…

BackgroundIn the last decade, luteal-phase ovarian stimulation (LPOS) has been suggested as an alternative controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protocol for in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles mainly in…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis can lead to infertility and failure of in vitro fertilization. Limited evidence suggests that the use of long-term treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists followed by frozen-thawed embryo transf…

BackgroundGlobally, access to sexual and reproductive health is a significant public health issue for women of the reproductive age group. Senegal is a low-income country with limited access to reproductive health services, such as in the p…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is one of the most common and costly diseases among women. This study was carried out to investigate pregnancy outcomes in women with endometriosis because of the high prevalence of endometriosis in reproductive ag…

BackgroundExposure of the female reproductive tract to either seminal plasma or fluid component of the ejaculate is beneficial to achieving successful embryo implantation and normal embryo development. But whether the "physical" component o…

BackgroundIn sub-Saharan Africa, tubal factors are described as the main aetiological factors of infertility. Under these conditions, medically assisted procreation is particularly indicated. However, Assisted Reproductive Technology centre…

Since the introduction of the first modern contraceptive methods, the interlink between bleeding control and contraceptive development has been a dominant and critical factor. This interplay has led to the development of safer and better co…

BackgroundAn intrauterine device (IUD) is a well-accepted means of reversible contraception. Migration of IUD to the bladder through partial or complete perforation has been rarely reported. This phenomenon could be strongly associated with…

Aging is a complex biological process that involves the accrual of bodily changes over a long life span. In humans, advanced maternal age is associated with infertility and adverse pregnancy complications. Cellular and organic senescence is…

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common gynecological problem that has a significant impact on a woman's quality of life and the activities of daily living. Due to the difficulty in accurately describing menstrual bleeding abnormalities …