two experiments were performed to determine the effectiveness of different progestogens contained in intravaginal devices, different doses of ecg and subsequent hcg treatment on the reproductive performance of estrus-induced mature lori ewes. in the first experiment, 88 ewes were allocated into two groups, and were treated with either fluorogestone acetate (fga) sponges or controlled internal d...

inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) frequently affects young patients of childbearing age. treatments for inflammatory bowel disease include immunosuppressive, cytotoxic and surgical therapies. azathioprine is frequently used to treat patients with steroid dependent ibd. we report the case of a patient with ulcerative colitis, treated with azathioprine prior to conception and during the subsequent...

Historically, gamete donation has been characterized by donor anonymity and concealment from the child of the nature of her or his conception. A number of studies undertaken in various countries have explored parents’ views regarding disclosure to their donor-conceived children of the means of their conception. To date, most of the study populations relating to oocyte donation have been recipie...