Critical issue regarding to variation of findings based on different phenotypes led investigators to define whether they are distinct features or overlapping ones. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between diverse phenotypes of PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome) with clinical manifestations, anthropometric indices, and metabolic characteristics. This was a descriptive cross-sect...

BACKGROUND Clomiphen citrate (CC) is the first line therapy for women with infertility and poly cystic ovary syndrome( PCOS). However, 20-25% of women are resistant to CC and do not ovulate. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sequential treatment of metformin and incremental doses of letrozole in induction of ovulation in cases of CC-resistant PCOS patients....

INTRODUCTION Strumal carcinoid is a rare neoplasm of the ovary containing thyroid (struma) and carcinoid component revealed by immunohistochemistry. Case present: A 55-years-old woman with hysterectomy and right oophorectomy for uterine leiomyoma and right ovarian cyst, performed 12 years ago, was referred to the First Surgical Clinic, St. Spiridon University Hospital Iasi with pain in hypogast...

Benign cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst) contains tissues that develop from ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm in an organized manner. Cystic teratoma, a tumor arising in young women are usually benign, but rarely may be associated with germ cell tumor or exhibit secondary malignancy after initial growth. Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the ovary is extremely rare1. Malignant transformation ...

Mature cystic teratoma accounts for 10-20 % of all ovarian tumors. Malignant transformation is very rare in mature cystic teratoma, its incidence being 1-2% and is commonly seen in post menopausal women with tumor size larger than 10 cm. Pre-operative diagnosis of this entity is difficult due to non specific clinical & radiological features and no specific tumor markers. Malignant change occurs...

Background: Infertility is becoming global health issue, which affects multiple aspects of human life in both genders . Medical induction ovulation with clomiphene citrate has been first line treatment infertility since 1962 Discrepancy rate and pregnancy along complication most the infertile patients raises question for alternative Increased risk (OHSS) ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome associ...

Background: Teratoma is a tumor comprised of three germinal layers classified as mature or immature in most cases. Most solid teratomas are benign but may turn malignant; therefore, complete resection advised these They usually occur women. Primary rectal infrequent, and only few cases have been described the literature. Teratomas common cystic that rise ovary, testicle, retroperitoneum. can al...

Two-hundred and seventeen subjects underwent transvaginal ultrasound -17 (8%) had unilateral polycystic ovary (PCO). Twelve percent of subjects with unilateral scan-pea had oligomenorrhea, 24% were amenorrheic, 23% were hirsute and 29% had acne. Biochemical parameters were compared between subjects with unilateral scan- PCO and those with bilateral scan- PCO (n=200) as well as a group of s...