Identifiying some risk factors for female infertility in Mongolian population / Шинэ санаа Шинэ нээлт

Purpose@#Researchers suggest that the prevalence of infertility varies between developing and developed countries, with differences in infertility care, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and reproductive disorders such as pelvic inflammatory disease and sexually transmitted infections being the main risk factors. The research project aims is to define risk factors for female fertility in the Mongolian population. @*Methods@#This study was conducted between 2016-2018 using a cross-sectional survey of analytical research. Participants were randomly selected from Ulaanbaatar and the Central, Western, Eastern, and Khangai provinces according to Mongolia’s regional geographic model. The contents of a questionnaire were comprised of 5 units with 95 questions including socio-economic, geographical, lifestyle, health education, reproductive health indicators, sexual behavior. General physical characteristics were measured according to the standard. @*Results@#The prevalence of the female fertility rate in the Mongolian population is 7.4%. Female participants were classified into 2 groups, namely infertile and fertile, and we developed a case-control study. Among the socio-economic factors influencing infertility, primary education aOR: 1.6 (95% CI 0.98-2.66), monthly household income lower than the average aOR: 1.1 (95% CI 0.77- 1.66), living in rural areas OR: 2.3 ( 95% CI 1.46-3.68) were crucial risk factors. As for reproductive and general health indicators, STIs aOR: 1.8 (95% CI 0.98-3.50), especially gonorrhea OR: 2.8 (95% CI 1.14-6.91), and thyroid disorders OR: 1.7 (95% CI 1.03). -2.97), grade 3 obesity OR: 3.8 (95% CI 1.05-13.95) are estimated risk factors for infertility.@*Conclusions@#Of all potential socio-economic factors, residence status, education and financial situation are significant for female infertility meanwhile reproductive health indicators include sexually transmitted infections, thyroid disease, and obesity.

Role Of Rasayana Chikitsa In The Management Of Female Infertility W.s.r. Hypothyroidism- A Case Study

Ayurveda is the Ancient system of Medicine which gives equal importance to preventive and curative aspects of treatment. Rasayana Chikitsa plays a key role in the treatment of all the diseases (both in curative and preventive). There is nothing painful and stressful to women, for not being conceived. In the present modern era, female infertility is raised to the alarming extent due to diet & lifestyle modifications. Couples suffering from the infertility are approaching the infertility centres and going for the artificial reproductive techniques (IUI, IVF, ICSI-ET, Sarogasy). Ayurveda, through its unique line of treatment approaches, paves the way for fertility management through the medicines along with diet & lifestyle modifications. The Commonest cause for fertility being the Hypothyroidism in females (in this present study, I have considered hypothyroidism as Rasa pradosaja vyadi), clinical study was done at OPD, DR. BRKR Govt Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad and treated the patient with Dipana, Pachana, Rasayana Chikitsa and the patient conceived. In this present article an attempt is made to review and understand the concept of Rasayana chikitsa in the management of infertility with special reference to hypothyroidism (Dhatupradosja vyadi).

Organochlorine compound levels in fertile and infertile women from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Níveis de substâncias organocloradas em mulheres férteis e inférteis do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was quantify organochlorine compounds in women seeking for infertility treatment (n = 15) and in spontaneously pregnant ones (n = 21). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was applied regarding lifestyle, occupational and reproductive history. Blood samples were collected from both groups. RESULTS: From the pesticides studied, pp'DDE was detected in 100% of infertile women, at higher mean levels than in pregnant women (3.02 mcg/L vs. 0.88 mcg/L; p = 0.001; power of 69%), without correlation with the etiology of infertility. Levels of the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were low, with positive samples in 100% in the infertile women for PCBs 138, 153, 180, while in pregnant women, they were 85.7% for congeners 138 and 153. Only PCB180 showed significance, with frequency of 71.4% (p = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS: The risk factors for female infertility were: age, consumption of untreated water and of canned foods. Exposure to the most prevalent organochlorine compounds described in literature was confirmed in the study, indicating that pp'DDE may adversely influence female fertility.

OBJETIVO: O estudo teve como objetivo quantificar as substâncias organocloradas em mulheres buscando tratamento para infertilidade (n = 15) e que espontaneamente engravidaram (n = 21). MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foi aplicado questionário considerando estilo de vida, história ocupacional e reprodutiva. Amostras de sangue foram obtidas em ambos os grupos. RESULTADOS: Dos pesticidas, pp'DDE foi detectado em 100% das inférteis, com níveis maiores que nas grávidas (3,02 mcg/L vs. 0,88 mcg/L; p = 0,001; poder 69%), sem correlação na etiologia da infertilidade. Os níveis de detecção das bifenilas policloradas (PCBs) foram baixos, com 100% de positividade das amostras nas inférteis para os PCBs 138, 153, 180, e de 85,7% nas grávidas para os congêneres 138 e 153. Apenas PCB180 mostrou significância na frequência de 71,4% (p = 0,019). CONCLUSÕES: Os fatores de risco para infertilidade feminina foram: idade, consumo de água não tratada e alimentos enlatados. A exposição aos organoclorados mais prevalentes descritos na literatura foi confirmada no estudo, indicando que pp'DDE pode influenciar adversamente a fertilidade feminina.

Ovarian hiperstimulation syndrome: incidence in a public service of assisted reproduction and literature review / Síndrome de hiperestímulo ovariano: incidência em um serviço públicode reprodução assistida e revisão da literatura

lntroduction: The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), although uncommon, is an important complieation of assisted reproduction because of its morbidity and possible lethal outcome. Objective: To verify the incidence of OHSS in publie service of assisted reproduction and review the literature. Method: A deseriptive retrospective study of patients enrolled in the Assisted Reproduetion Laboratory of Hospital Pérola Byington who had 15 or more oocytes retrieved during controlled ovarian stimulation cycle, period 2010-2012. A literature search was condueted in the databases Medline, Scopus and SciELO including articles indexed between 2010 and 2013. Results: OHSS was observed in 17 eyeles (1.9%) of 857 performed. The mean age was 33.2 years, with a mean of 21.6 oocytes retrieved and 11.5 mature ooeytes. Hospitalization and ascites puncture was required in five cases. There was no fatal outcome. The literature suggests that methods used to prediet the ovarian response help to prevent OHSS, as antralfollicle count, serum estradiol and anti-mullerian hormone. Evidence indicates that stimulation with GnRH antagonist and triggering with GnRH agonist, with ar without vitrification of embryos are safe strategies for patients with high risk for OHSS.

Introdução: A síndrome de hiperestímulo OVariano (SHO), apesar de pouco frequente, é complicação importante na reprodução assistida devido sua morbidade e possibilidade de desfecho letal. Objetivo: Verificar a incidência da SHO em serviço público de reprodução assistida e revisara literatura. Método: Estudo descritivo retrospectivo com prontuários de pacientes matriculadas no Laboratório de Reprodução Assistida do Hospital Pérola Byington de 2010 a 2012, que apresentaram 15 ou mais oócitos aspirados durante ciclo de estimulação ovariana controlada. Consulta nas bases de dados do Medline, Scopus e Scielo incluindo artigos indexados entre2010 e 2013.Resultados: SHO foi verifica da em 17 ciclos (1,9%) dos 857 realizados. A média etáría foi de 33,2anos, com média de 21,6 oócitos aspirados e 11,5 oócitos maduros. Intemação foi necessária em cinco casos. Não houve desfecho fatal. A literatura aponta que métodos empregados para prever a resposta ovariana auxiliam na prevenção da SHO, como contagem de folícu-105 antrais, dosagem de estradiol e hormônio anti-mulleriano. Evidências indicam que a estimulação com antagonista do GnRH e desencadeamento da ovulação com agonista do GnRH, com ou sem vitrificação de embriões, como estratégias seguras para pacientes com alto risco para SHO.Conclusão: A incidência da SHO mostrou-se dentro da variação da literatura. Embora nenhuma das abordagens de prevenção da SHO seja totalmente eficaz, a maioria demonstra diminuição da incidência em pacientes de alto risco.