Galen medical journal

BACKGROUND: Background: Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent and potentially serious complication following gynecologic oncology surgeries. Anticoagulants such as heparin, enoxaparin, and rivaroxaban are commonly used for …

BACKGROUND: Ectopic pregnancy is considered the most common cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the first trimester. Methotrexate is recognized as an effective drug for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. The aim of this study was to deter…

BACKGROUND: Background: Infertility is a global public health concern, and controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) plays a crucial role in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) by facilitating the retrieval of multiple oocytes. This single-…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a prevalent medical condition that significantly affect the quality of life in a substantial proportion of women, affecting their fertility and manifesting with many symptoms like gastrointestinal symptoms. The …

BACKGROUND: The timing of oocyte retrieval after the oocyte maturation trigger is a critical factor influencing the clinical outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). This study examined how different time intervals of 34 and 36…

Infertility affects approximately 15-20% of couples globally, with female factors contributing to nearly half of cases. Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, tubal damage and premature ovarian failure are leading caus…

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 infection can negatively affect multiple organ systems, including the reproductive system. Previous research has indicated altered levels of inflammatory markers in the reproductive tissues of women with chronic disease…

BACKGROUND: Endometrial cancer (EC) is a cancer that occurs in women. This study aimed to determine the risk factors of Ovarian involvement (OI) in patients with EC and define the risk of developing an associated malignancy during follow-up…

Infertility is a growing public health concern, affecting millions of individuals and couples worldwide. Despite advancements in medical treatments, prevention remains a critical strategy for reducing the burden of infertility. Nurses, as f…

The prevalence of pre-menopausal female infertility is increasing considerably due to various causes such as environmental pollutants, increased administration of chemotherapeutics and radiation exposure, microbial infections, and genetic/e…

BACKGROUND: Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal surgeries. The importance of parasitic etiologies in the pathogenesis of appendicitis is not well known in appendectomy specimens on a large scale in southwestern …

Ovarian cancer is described as one of the most common types of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths due to the high aggressiveness of this malignancy. However, the current therapeutically strategies failed to confront ovari…

BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised concerns regarding the application of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in the world. Many ART programs have been delayed or continued with new precautions due to …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are considered the most common disorder and the leading cause of mortality globally. The etiology of CVDs depends on a variety of genetic and acquired parameters. Nowadays, a dramatic surge appeared in publish…

BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis is the most common form of inflammatory bowel disease worldwide, which presents with superficial ulcers in the rectum and colon. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of rose oil soft capsules …

BACKGROUND: New methods are needed to optimize intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcomes in oligoasthenozoospermic (OAS) men. We evaluated the level of DNA fragment index (DFI) in OAS men and its impact on ICSI outcomes. In addition,…