Iranian Society of Gynecology Oncology
Reproductive Medicine
Evaluation of Epigenetic Factors in Surrogacy: A Mini-Review

Samira Negahdari; Maede Nilechi; Mehdi Forouzesh; Seyed Farzad Hosseini; Azin Samimi; Mohsen Maleknia; Samira Valiyari; Marzieh Tavalaee

Volume 8, Issue 2 , January and February 2023, , Pages 95-104

Abstract
  Surrogacy is an assisted reproductive technology in which the intended parents allocate the gestation and birth to another woman named the surrogate mother. From this view of surrogacy, although there is no genetic relationship between surrogate mother and fetus, this approach is faced with some ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
The Effect of Intrauterine Infusion of Plasma Enriched Platelet on Live Birth Rate in Patients with Implantation Failure: A Retrospective Uncontrolled Study

Marzieh Mehrafza; Azadeh Raoufi; Elmira Hosseinzadeh; Gholam Reza Pourseify; Tahereh Zare Yousefi; Termeh Shakery; Amirhossein Tamimi

Volume 7, Issue 6 , September and October 2022, , Pages 518-523

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Autologous platelet-rich plasma consists of concentrated autologous plasma and several cytokines and growth factors released by activated platelets in injury and inflammation. There is an increasing trend towards the effectiveness of intrauterine PRP infusion in repeated implantation ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Evaluation of Selected Trace Elements and Glutathione Peroxidase Levels in Female Infertility

Adeola Oluboyo

Volume 7, Issue 5 , July and August 2022, , Pages 374-381

Abstract
  Infertility is an important world-wide reproductive disorder and some couples are being affected everyday as the population increases. The study aimed to evaluate the levels of selected trace elements (zinc, magnesium, selenium) and glutathione peroxidase in female subjects diagnosed with infertility. ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Laparoscopic Tubal Adhesiolysis Versus ICSI in Cases of Post-Cesarean Adhesions: Which Is the Best?

Ayman S. Dawood; Walid M. Atallah; Tamer M. Assar

Volume 7, Issue 5 , July and August 2022, , Pages 437-444

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Secondary infertility resulting from tubal adhesions following cesarean section are not uncommon. The decision to do adhesiolysis or direct IVF/ICSI is to some extent difficult. This study was conducted to evaluate the benefits/risks of either adhesiolysis or direct IVF/ICSI ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
The Effect of Prolonged Incubation of Sperm at Testis Temperature versus Room Temperature on Semen Parameters- An Experimental Study

Caspian Ostadian; Marzieh Mehrafza; Azadeh Eftekhari; Shahrzad Aghajani; Hajar Vahabzadeh; Mahdis Gholami; Azadeh Raoufi; Sajedeh Samadnia; Elmira Hosseinzadeh; Ahmad Hosseini

Volume 7, Issue 4 , March and April 2022, , Pages 323-328

Abstract
  Background & Objective: The effect of storage time and temperature on the prepared semen sample was evaluated, but the optimal condition is unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of long-term incubation of prepared sperm at testicular temperature versus room temperature on semen ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Correlation Between Marital Satisfaction and Mental Health in Infertile Couples referred to Kosar Infertility Clinic in Urmia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hamideh Mohaddesi; Hamid Reza Khalkhali; Tahereh Behrozi-lak; Javad Rasouli; Reyhan Edalat Nemoon; Somayeh Ghasemzadeh

Volume 7, Issue 4 , March and April 2022, , Pages 341-347

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Fertility is important in developing personality, and infertility is a disorder that often bears unintended and sometimes untreatable consequences for couples. As an element of personal features, mental health is often related to marital satisfaction. In this study, the ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes of Embryo Reduction to Twins (ERTT) Procedures in Triplet and Higher Order Pregnancies: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ayman Dawood; Mohamed Elnamoury; Walid Atallah

Volume 7, Issue 2 , September and October 2021, , Pages 99-104

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Multifetal reduction not only lowers the number of fetuses but also improves pregnancy outcomes. A great conflict emerges when obstetrician faces triplet or higher order multifetal pregnancies. Decision-making is so difficult whether to continue pregnancy as such with ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Reviewing the Anxiety in Pregnant Mothers with Fetuses Having Positive Cardiac Anomaly and Its Relation with Birth Outcomes

Mohammad Nasir Hematian; Mahnaz Ghiasi; Somayeh Baharian; Sedighe Safaie; Mojgan Rahmanian; ُُShirin Torabi; Samaneh Vahdatnia

Volume 7, Issue 1 , September and October 2021, , Pages 7-14

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Concerns about adaptation to a new situation can cause anxiousness in pregnant women, which could lead to dangerous consequences. The aim of this study was to evaluate the severity of pregnancy anxiety in mothers with fetuses having cardiac anomalies and their association with ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
In vitro Fertilization outcome in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Role of Age and Maternal Body Weight

Shahrzad Zademodares; Masoumeh Abbaspour; Maryam Anbarluei; Nayereh Rahmati; Marzieh Fathi; Zahra Naeiji

Volume 6, Issue 4 , August 2021, , Pages 161-166

Abstract
  Background & Objective: This retrospective study aims to evaluate the impact of pre-gestational maternal age and body weight on the outcome of IVF in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  Materials & Methods: Medical records of 200 known cases of PCOS treated in a third level ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
A Review of Plants Effective Against Trichomonas vaginalis (Causative Agent of Human Infections) and Their Therapeutic Properties

Khadijeh Saravani; Omid Bameri; Ideh Baradaran Kayal; Pantea Ramezan Nejad

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 131-136

Abstract
  Trichomonas vaginitis is the most common non-viral disease that is transmitted sexually. Although metronidazole is the most effective medication for this disease, it has some adverse effects. Herbal medicines have fewer side effects and are more popular among people. This study aimed to review the plants, ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Reduction of Soluble Leptin Receptor Levels in Women with Unexplained Infertility and the Effect of Leptin Receptor Gln223Arg Polymorphism on its Serum Level

Shamim Ashrafi Mahabadi; Farzaneh Tafvizi

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 149-158

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: Soluble Leptin Receptor (sOB-R) is the most important leptin-binding protein that can affect the level of active biological leptin. The Gln223Arg polymorphism in the leptin receptor gene is associated with obesity, which can be a factor for infertility. The purpose of ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
The Effect of Laparoscopic Ovarian Electrocautery in Pregnancy Rate in Metformin- and Clomiphene Citrate-Resistant Infertile Women

Zahra Rezaei; Mehrnaz Valadan; Pooneh Shojaee Asl

Volume 5, Issue 3 , November 2020, , Pages 84-87

Abstract
  Background & objective: Insulin resistance can be seen in most overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Insulin resistance seems to play a key role in the pathophysiology of PCOS and infertility. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of insulin resistance on pregnancy rate ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
Investigating the Factors Affecting the ICSI (microinjection) Success in Infertile People Referred to an Infertility Treatment Center in Western Iran from 2011 to 2017

Mitra Bakhtiari; Tahereh Babaei; Mostafa Safarpour; Mojtaba Esmaeili; Mojtaba Esmaeili; Rezvan Asgari

Volume 5, Issue 3 , November 2020, , Pages 115-125

Abstract
  Background & objective: Various parameters can affect the success of intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). This study aims to compare the results of fertility in formerly infertile couples who underwent ICSI considering different parameters.Materials & Methods: In this retrospective ...  Read More