background: the predictive roles of follicle stimulating hormone (fsh), anti-mullerian hormone (amh) and antral follicle count (afc) as ovarian reserve markers in women with different age groups are not established well. objective: this study compares the value of fsh, amh and afc at the time of     in vitro fertilization (ivf) treatment in different age groups. materials and methods: in this c...

the objective of this study was to examine the correlation between both midfollicular fsh/lh ratio and number(s) of follicles with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (ohss) in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos). this was carried out in ivf unit at mirza kouchak khan hospital. to induce ovulation, pcos patients were stimulated with gonadotropines. fifty four pcos patients with norma...

background: congenital toxoplasmosis is one cause of abortion. infection can disrupt ovarian cycles and because toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease may have a similar effect on the ovaries. the purpose of this study was to investigate the pathological changes in the ovaries due to toxoplasmosis.   methods: tachyzoites of toxoplasma gondii were harvested from peritoneal fluid of mice, experim...

background: nandrolone decanoate (nd) is an anabolic androgenic steroid (aas) which influences the ovarian structure and function. we assessed the effects of nd on the ovarian volume, number of primordial follicles, and level of hormones and also evaluated the modulatory effects of gonadotropins on the histopathological changes imposed by the administration of nd. methods: six groups of sprague...

introduction: the origin of neonatal oocyte development is unknown. however, estrogen plays an essential role during development of the female reproductive system. anastrozole is used as both ovulation stimulating and an anticancer drug. the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of anastrozole on follicular development and differentiation in mice. materials and methods: in the present st...

Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer have resulted in a growing population of adolescent and adult long-term survivors of malignancies with infertility problems due to induced premature ovarian failure. Although several options are currently available to preserve fertility in cancer patients, cryopreservation of ovarian tissue is the only option available for prepubertal girls and ...

introduction: genital system is important herd in animal's creation. it is necessary for animal reproduction. mammal has two sex in genital system such as male and female in separated animals. animal reproduction destroyed by disorder of genital system. in this case, animals cannot produce an animal similar to them. finally it cause overthrow a species of animals. methods: histomorphologic...

background: nicotine exposure causes impaired fertility and ovarian dysfunction. the aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective role of melatonin, which is known as an antioxidant agent on altered ovarian functions upon nicotine exposure. methods: a total of 32 female adult nmri mice were divided randomly into four groups (n=8). the control group received vehicle, while group ...

background: in recent years concerns have been raised about human reproductive disorders, specially the effects of environmental factors on human fertility and pregnancy outcome. therefore, the present study was designed to assess the effects of maternal caffeine consumption on ovarian follicles development in rat offspring. methods: 60 pregnant female rats were randomly divided into a control ...

Background: Nandrolone decanoate (ND) is an anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) which influences the ovarian structure and function. We assessed the effects of ND on the ovarian volume, number of primordial follicles, and level of hormones and also evaluated the modulatory effects of gonadotropins on the histopathological changes imposed by the administration of ND. Methods: Six groups of Sprague...