UNLABELLED Objective : There is an increasing rate of ectopic pregnancy with the use of assisted reproductive techniques. There is currently no serum test to differentiate ectopic pregnancy from miscarriage. Early and accurate detection of ectopic pregnancy may prevent the development of complications. The aim of this study was whether the ratio of serum/curettage material hCG could provide us ...

background: assisted reproductive techniques (art) are used with increasing frequency worldwide. the present research was conducted to determine the effects of art on hearing defects and ear abnormalities. materials and methods: n a descriptive, cross-sectional, non-randomized study, the status of hearing and ear abnormalities was assessed in 300 newborns conceived by art at royan institute, te...

Infertility is the inability of couples to achieve pregnancy within one year regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It affects around 8 12% reproductive-aged globally, with one-third cases caused by male issues, female and a combination both or unknown factors. Several treatment options abound couple may need be managed through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Infertile often experience...

BACKGROUND Knowledge about assisted reproductive techniques (ART) and its procedures affect the attitude of infertile people. Making decisions about the use of ART is affected by one's perception and attitude. OBJECTIVE The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the attitude of infertile couples toward applying ART, and to investigate its related factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS A...

OBJECTIVE To investigate temporal trends in multiple birth rates and associated stillbirth and neonatal mortality by socioeconomic deprivation and maternal age in England. DESIGN Population cohort study. SETTING England. PARTICIPANTS All live births and stillbirths (1 January 1997 to 31 December 2008). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Multiple maternity rate, stillbirth and neonatal death rate by ...

Infertility affects 20% of couples in Nigeria. Assisted reproductive techniques (ART) offered in Nigeria include in-vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete donation and surrogacy. This cross-sectional questionnaire study aimed at assessing the acceptability of ART to women seeking infertility treatment at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Of the 307 respondents, 58.3% were aware of IV...

Background The multiple pregnancy incidence is increasing worldwide. This increased incidence is concerning to the health care system. This study aims to determine the frequency of multiple pregnancy and identify factors that affect this frequency in Tehran, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study included 5170 mothers in labor between July 6-21, 2015 from 103 hospitals with Ob...