Background The effect of smoking cigarettes is followed by diverse effects on ovaries and developing follicles but the effect of passive smoking on ovarian function is unknown. On the other hand, the ovarian response to induction is a very important step in assisted reproduction. The aim of this study is to compare ovarian response in passive smokers and non-passive smokers in an assisted repro...

One method to overcome the difficulties involved in reproducing first generation Senegalese sole that are born in captivity (F1) is to obtain gametes by stripping and then using them for artificial fertilization. The aim of this paper was to determine an appropriate protocol for hormonal induction of ovulation and artificial fertilization. To induce ovulation, two different GnRHa administration...

Literature retrieved from Pub Med database showed reports of 7 other cases of NLE following ovulation induction and IVF. Flare-up of lupus activity in women following ovulation induction is documented and rates are higher after gonadotrophins than after clomiphene therapy [3,4]. Awareness of this and its associated maternal and fetal complications will increase the safety of artificial reproduc...

A report of a high incidence of genetic abnormality after in vitro fertilisation' led to a suggestion that the apparently low fecundity in man' may be partly explained by a high incidence of loss of embryos due to genetic factors. Data from induction of ovulation in patients with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, however, suggest that a high incidence of conception may be achieved.3 Advances in u...

Abstract This study assessed the effects of social dominance on behavioral estrus and ovarian parameters dairy goats subjected to synchronous induction during non-breeding season. Synchronous was induced in 23 allocated collective pens. Ovarian ultrasonography performed at 12 h intervals from device removal ovulation. Upon onset (EO) detection, were immediately removed Dominance scored accordin...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common complex and heterogeneous endocrine disorder in women with uncertain aetiology. The syndrome is associated with a wide range of symptoms and the diagnosis is based on the Rotterdam criteria. This review describes the currently available evidence regarding the therapeutic challenges raised in these women. Before any intervention is initi...

Ovarian stimulation is applied in the clinic to restore mono-ovulatory cycles in anovulatory women (ovulation induction) or to induce the development of multiple dominant follicles for assisted reproduction. Ovarian response is the endocrine and follicular reaction of the ovaries to stimulation. Achieving an appropriate ovarian response to anti-estrogens or exogenous gonadotrophins is central t...

Objective: N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), a mucolytic drug with insulin sensitizing properties, has been proved useful as an adjuvant therapy in subjects with infertility due to anovulation associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome The objective of the present study is to determine the possible beneficial effect of NAC and to develop a rationale to its use in such cases as an adjunct to clomiphene ...