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 in cluded 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 ... إقراء المزيد

OBJECTIVE: To compare embryologically and clinical outcomes between two different culture strategies: Uninterrupted culture in single step IVF culture media, versus uninterrupted culture in the same medium with insulin supplementation. DESIGN: Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We recruited 117 patients’ Oocytes presented to Ibnsina IVF Center, Sohag, Egypt, between September 2014 and March 2015 to this study. Mature ... إقراء المزيد

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

Naturally occurring hetetrotpoic pregnancy is exceedingly rare, but the incidence increases with the Introduction of assisted reproduction. Having delivery of a term baby is exceptionally rare. History, clinical examination and ultrasound without high index of clinical suspicion may be misleading. We report a case of a combined intrauterine and intraabdominal pregnancy, diagnosed at Cesarean section at 35 weeks gestations in ... إقراء المزيد

Hirsutism is a common clinical condition that usually has a benign course. A genetic abnormality causing hirsutism is supported by the observation that different members of the same family are often affected.The goal of this study is to evaluate the genetic aspect of inheritance and consanguinity patterns of hirsute cases in Qassim region, Saudia Arabia. A total 83 hirsute patients ... إقراء المزيد

Objective. To compare pregnancy outcomes in cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) with sys temic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and healthy pregnant women. Design. Cohort comparative study. Setting. Two university maternity centers in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Popula tion. Pregnant women with CLE and SLE and healthy pregnant women. Methods. Over a = three-year period, 201 participants were allocated to three groups: group ... إقراء المزيد

% (21 cases) of studied women (IgG+/IgM-) were immune to toxoplasmosis and 53.94 %(41 cases) were susceptible to primary Introduction: To determine seroprevalence and risks factors for infection (IgG-/IgM-). Mean while acute toxoplasmosis (IgG+/ T. gondii in women with early miscarriage, Sera of 76 women were IgM+) was 18.4 %( 14 cases) with one case (1.3%) confirme analyzed infection by ... إقراء المزيد

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the following study is to determine the indications and risks for cesarean section (CS) among primiparous women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This register-based study was conducted from January to December 2011, at the Maternity and Children's Hospital, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. The total number of primiparous women who delivered during the study period was 1146. Of the 367 ... إقراء المزيد

associated risks factors. Methods: Four hundred thirty grandmutliparas (parity 5 or more) were compared with multiparous population (parity 2-4) with regard to maternal age, gestational age, mode of delivery, fetal and maternal outcomes and inter-current medical and obstetrical problems. Results: There were significant association between grand multiparity and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as cesarean delivery (OR=2.699, CI=2.072-3.515, p إقراء المزيد

Background: Fetal macrosomia remains a considerable challenge in current obstetrics due to the fetal and maternal complications associated with this condition. Aim: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of fetal macrosomia and associated fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality in the Al Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This register-based study was conducted from January 1, ... إقراء المزيد