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Background: Family of colony-stimulating factors [CSF] have an essential role on early cross talk between embryo and uterine endometrium
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the single dose of Granulocyte-CSF [G-CSF] injection on clinical outcome of assisted reproductive technology cycle in patients with repeated implantation failures
Materials and Methods: This randomized control trial study was performed on 52 infertile women who referred to the clinic with the history of more than three previous In vitro fertilization/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection-embryo transfer failures. All patients were stimulated with standard long protocol. All embryos were transferred on day five in blastocyst stage in both groups. The treated group received 300 Mug [0.5 ml] recombinant human G-CSF subcutaneously which was injected 30 min before blastocyst embryo transfer
Results: There was not statistically significant differences in abortion rate in G-CSF and control group [p=0.09]. G-CSF treated group showed higher clinical pregnancy rate in comparison with control group [56.2% vs. 40.0%] but it was not statistically significant [p=0.09]. Although live birth rate in G-CSF group was higher than control group [53.1% vs. 35.0%] but there wasn't statistically significant difference in the overall live birth rate between the two groups [p=0.10]. G-CSF group had a twin pregnancies while in control group there was no twin pregnancy
Conclusion: Our result demonstrates the possibility that pregnancy outcome is better in women with repeated unexplained In vitro fertilization failure who are treated with G-CSF
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Background: Functional ovarian cysts [FOC] are one of the most common gynecological problems among women of reproductive age. Some studies have shown that diet may affect the function of the ovaries, so this study was performed to determine the association between the amount of dietary fat and functional ovarian cysts
Methods: This case-control study was performed on 264 female patients [132 with cyst in the case group and 132 in the control group] aged 13 to 49. The case group had ovarian cyst with a size of less than 8 cm and the control group didn't have any ovarian cyst. Data were collected by questionnaires including a demographic questionnaire, and medical and midwifery characteristics questionnaire; the amount of fat in the diet was measured using food frequency questionnaire [FFQ]. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. P<0.05 was considered significant
Results: The mean of fat consumption in the case group was 119.84 +/- 103.09g and in the control group it was 109.90 +/- 54.66g. The result of data analysis showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between the amount of fat in the diet and FOC in confidence level of 95% [P=0.056]
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the amount of fat consumption was higher in women with ovarian cysts; however, this difference was not statistically significant. In this regard, it is recommended that women of reproductive age should reduce their fat intake
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Humans , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Dietary Fats , Case-Control Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , MidwiferyABSTRACT
Gender roles are affected by biosocial and cultural factors. These roles have significant impacts on one's professional, social, and family life. Therefore, given the recent changes in gender roles in Iran, we aimed to determine the relationship between demographic factors and gender role attitudes among women.This cross-sectional study was conducted on 712 females, selected via stratified sampling. Data were collected using a demographic checklist and a gender role questionnaire including 2 sections: gender role stereotypes and gender egalitarianism. The validity of this questionnaire was confirmed by content validity and its reliability was verified by internal consistency [alpha=0.77]. For data analysis, ANOVA and correlation coefficient tests were performed, using SPSS version16.The mean scores of gender role stereotypes and egalitarianism were 29.55 +/- 4.33 and 112.55 +/- 14.64, respectively. Stereotypic and egalitarian attitudes were significantly correlated with age, family size, duration of marriage, women's age at first childbirth, educational level, intentions to pursue education in future, and occupational status. As to the finding, gender role attitudes were influenced by social, economic, and demographic factors in Iran. By paying attention to these factors, we can implement proper interventions in order to promote personal and social health among women