ABSTRACT We evaluated whether different dietary protein qualities (isocaloric diets involving animal (casein) or plant protein (soy protein) could inhibit the ovarian cancer growth in mice and improve their prognosis and whether chemotherapy had different tumor reducing effects on these mice. In the mice of the 20% plant protein group, the ovarian cancer growth at 5 weeks after tumor implantation ... Read more

Background: To compare the clinical efficacies of inferior hypogastric plexus blockade and acupuncture in the management of idiopathic chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Methods: The study included 117 patients with CPP. Group 1 included 62 patients who underwent inferior hypogastric plexus blockade and group 2 included 55 patients who underwent acupuncture. Pain level was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) ... Read more

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To examine the relationship between female genital cutting (FGC) and sexual problems experienced by couples in the first 2 months of marriage (“honeymoon distress”). METHODS A multicenter cross‐sectional study was conducted at centers in Assiut and Sohag, Egypt, between March 1, 2011, and March 31, 2014. Eligible couples presented with sexual problems during the first 2 months of ... Read more

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of bilateral internal iliac artery ligation (BIL), bilateral uterine artery ligation (BUAL), step-wise uterine devascularization (SWUD), and B-Lynch on infertility, ovarian reserve, and pregnancy outcome. METHODS The study included 168 infertile or pregnant patients—recruited at outpatient clinics in Egypt—who had previously undergone uterine-sparing surgery (BIL [group I], n = 59; SWUD [group II], n ... Read more

The current case series was done to evaluate the feasibility of transfundal hysteroscopy (TFH) in helping the development of new cervical canal in cases with cervical aplasia. Five cases with obstructive cervicovaginal agenesis with hematometra were included in this report. Laparoscopic-guided TFH was done in conjunction with endoscopic canalization to all cases. Additional retropubic balloon vaginoplasty (BV) was needed in ... Read more

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate modified anterior abdominal wall cervicopexy (AWC) as a less invasive (via 3-cm minilaparotomy) and more augmented (via securing posterior vaginal wall to uterosacral ligaments) technique. METHODS Case series of 30 women with Stages III and IV apical uterine prolapse assessed by the pelvic organ prolapse quantification system. RESULTS The modified AWC procedure was performed successfully for ... Read more

ABSTRACT Background: idiopathic male infertility is a cause for increased concern of health caregivers. Semen quality abnormalities are not well understood; environmental factors such as aflatoxins may play a role. Aim: the study conducted to determine the effect of Aflatoxins on male production. Methods and subjects: semen samples from 108 adult men were examined for aflatoxins. Of whom, 60 males ... Read more

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) following female genital mutilation (FGM). METHODS: A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1, 2009, through January 1, 2012, at the urogynecology clinic of Sohag University Hospital. The participants were 251 women who had undergone different forms of FGM. RESULTS: A total of 251 women agreed to participate. ... Read more

The exact causes of the decline in semen quality are not yet known, environmental factors have been considered to play an important role. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) are two of the well-known reproductive toxicants to which humans are exposed occupationally and environmentally and can lead to negative effects on the testicular functions. The aim of this study was to ... Read more

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in infertile women and evaluate the effect of treatment of BV on the pregnancy rate in patients with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) and unexplained infertility. Study design: Cohort study conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in collaboration with the Microbiology Department of Sohag University Hospital, Egypt. All eligible women ... Read more