difficult diagnosis in endocrinology, gynecology, and reproductive medicine. to help solve this issue, the rotterdam consensus conference proposed to include the ultrasonographic follicle count as a new diagnostic criterion, in addition to hyperandrogenism and oligo-anovulation. unfortunately, its assessment does not offer sufficient reliability worldwide. objective: to explore the possible rol...

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAMMALIAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM INVOLVES: (1) an indifferent or ambisexual stage, in which both the male (Wolffian) and female (Mullerian) duct systems are present; (2) sexual differentiation, in which the phenotypic sex is expressed by the enhancement of Mullerian structures in the female and Wolffian structures in the male and reciprocal suppression of the opposite duct s...

Template-guided transperineal aspiration is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with Mullerian duct cysts. The precise targeting provided by the brachytherapy template grid enables specific targeting, quick recovery and resolution of symptoms without complications.

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential association between socioeconomic status and ovarian reserve, anti-Mullerian hormone level, antral follicle count, and follicle stimulating hormone level in women of reproductive age. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 101 married women between 20-35 years of age who presented to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heal...

Homeobox genes encode transcription factors that dictate developmental identity, including that of the Mullerian tract. These genes also direct differential Mullerian transformation of the ovarian cancer cells. The homeobox gene HOXA10 controls uterine organogenesis during embryonic development and similarly is expressed in endometroid epithelial ovarian cancer. Here we confirmed aberrant regul...

BACKGROUND Apigenin is a plant-derived compound belonging to the flavone class, which possess antioxidant, free-radical-scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. AIMS To address the effects of apigenin on serum anti-mullerian hormone levels, tissue oxidative stress parameters and histopathological changes in ovarian ischemia/reperfusion injury. STUDY DESIGN Animal experiment. METHODS T...

Steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1) (Ad4BP, NR5A1) is a nuclear receptor that regulates many aspects of adrenal and reproductive development and function. Consequently, deletion of the gene (Nr5a1) encoding Sf-1 in XY mice results in impaired adrenal development, complete testicular dysgenesis with Mullerian structures, and female external genitalia. Initial efforts to identify NR5A1 changes in human...