The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) in combination with arsenic trioxide (As2O3) on the proliferation and differentiation of HL-60 cells. The HL-60 cells were treated with 300 µg/mL TMP, 0.5 µM As2O3, and 300 µg/mL TMP combined with 0.5 µM As2O3, respectively. The proliferative inhibition rates were determined with MTT. Differentiation was detect...

Background: The use of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) for health care has been increasing including the use of acupuncture for the treatment of infertility. The aim of this study was to review existing scientific rationale and clinical data in the utilization of acupuncture in the treatment of female and male infertility. Materials and Methods: Medline, Science Direct computer search ...

Background: Semen quality is affected by environmental and genetically factors. The present study aimed to determine the association of varicocele surgery and males' infertility based on semen analysis. Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 188 men with infertility disorder in Ilam province were enrolled between May 2008 and May 2009. Semen analysis was done using the Weili Dy...