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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) and Infertility. A narrative review.

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Zapounidou Athina, Kalampokas Emmanouil, Triantafyllidou Olga, Kalampokas Theodoros, Vlahos Nikolaos

The aim of our narrative review is to examine how the various factors associated with IBD affect more or less the fertility of female and male patients. We have reviewed the recent bibliography on the Medline. The infertility rates among patients of IBD and the general population do not differ, apart from some specific factors. The issue of infertility of IBD patients requires further epidemiological studies, as despite the latest efforts of the medical community …

The association of sexual dysfunction and male infertility: a literature review

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Faidra Kakadiari, Anastasios Potiris, Eirini Drakaki, Despoina Mavrogianni, Theodoros Karampitsakos, Spyridon Topis, Ekaterini Domali, Peter Drakakis, Sofoklis Stavros

Introduction: Sexual dysfunction and male infertility are important issues concerning men’s health and reproductive potential. The relationship between these two conditions is complex and needs careful consideration. In this paper, we will look at how sexual dysfunction affects male fertility, looking at risk factors, why it happens, and ways to deal with it. This topic is important …

Exploring the association of male-factor related infertility with first-trimester anomalies, aneuploidy, and biochemical markers in infertile patients undergoing ART

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Mahvash Zargar, Batool Asarzadeh, Mojgan Barati

Background: A higher risk of birth defects in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) pregnancies compared to natural pregnancies has been previously reported. Objective: This retrospective study aimed to explore the association of male-factor related infertility with first-trimester anomalies, aneuploidy, and biochemical markers in infertile patients undergoing ART …

Posted in 2024 Volume 23 – Issue 3 Tagged , , , , , ,

Thyroid disorders; an insidious cause leading to female infertility

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Anastasios Potiris, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Ioannis Christidis, Theodoros Karampitsakos, Rita Variawa, Eirini Drakaki, Despoina Mavrogianni, Periklis Panagopoulos, Ekaterini Domali, Peter Drakakis, Sofoklis Stavros

The review aims to describe the effect of thyroid diseases on fertility. There are many causes of infertility in couples and thyroid dysfunction is a critical cause. Thyroid hormones and the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis interact in several ways and thyroid hormones may modulate ovarian functions. Hypothyroidism causes ovulatory dysfunction …

Posted in 2024 Volume 23 – Issue 1 Tagged , , , , ,

Temporal trends of semen quality among male partners of infertile Greek couples undergoing oocyte donation cycles: a retrospective study in a single IVF center

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Konstantinos Ravanos, Kyriaki Mitta, Ioannis Tsakiridis, Eleni-Markella Chalkia-Prapa, Yannis Prapas, Nikolaos Prapas, Apostolos Athanasiadis, Themistoklis Dagklis

Introduction: Temporal global trends of sperm quality remain a matter of debate. It is widely believed that exposure to endocrine disruptors during fetal life can damage testicular function, cause testicular cancer and impair reproduction …

Posted in 2024 Volume 23 – Issue 1 Tagged , , ,

Perinatal outcomes following assisted reproductive technology: A Review of the Literature

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Konstantina Papadatou, Eleftherios Zachariou, Vasilios Pergialiotis, George Daskalakis

Nowadays, infertility affects approximately 8-12% of the population. Μultiple causative factors are leading to the failure of subfertile couples to achieve a normal pregnancy, as well as various types of assisted reproductive techniques that have developed globally in order to confront infertility. Over the past few years, especially after the birth of the world’s first baby to be conceived by In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) …

Posted in 2022 Volume 21 – Issue 2 Tagged , , , , ,

Antibiotic resistance profiles from isolated bacteria in outpatient infertility clinic in Greece

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Karakalpakis D, Kostaras K, Asonitis K, Dimitriadi D, Pittaras T, Charvalos E, Daikos G, Mantzourani M, Pappa K

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of common aerobic gram positive and gram negative bacteria, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Chlamydia trachomatis in symptomatic and asymptomatic Greek patients and to determine antibiotic resistance profiles. Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 316 adult men examined at the Assisted Reproduction Department …

Posted in 2018 Volume 17 – Issue 2 Tagged , , , , , ,

Vaginal misoprostol (Prostin®) for intrauterine insemination: A meta – analysis of randomized trials

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Pergialiotis Vasilios, Frountzas Maximos, Stefanidis Konstantinos, Prodromidou Anastasia, Perrea Despina, Vlachos D Georgios

Introduction: The seminal fluid contains prostaglandins which seem to be important during the fertilization process. However, these are cleaved during semen preparation for intrauterine insemination (IUI). The purpose of the present meta – analysis is to investigate if vaginal application of prostaglandin E (PGE) improves the pregnancy rates among women undergoing IUI.

A practical guide for managing young women with primary ovarian insufficiency

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Drakakis Peter, Tzouma Christina, Dalkalitsis Alexander, Calis Karim, Kalantaridou Sophia

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition characterized by sex-steroid deficiency, amenorrhea, infertility, and elevated gonadotropins in women younger than 40 years of age. Most affected women produce estrogen intermittently and may ovulate despite the presence of high gonadotropin concentrations. POI is a heterogeneous disorder and may occur as a result …

Posted in 2016 Volume 15 – Issue 1 Tagged , , ,

Infertility: Psychoemotional impact, emotional adjustment to fertility treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy

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Efthimiou K, Perdikari E

According to the British Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, it is estimated that one in six couples will have to deal with some kind of infertility during lifetime, while World Health Organization considers infertility as one of the major problems of world public health. The present review focuses on the psychosocial impact of infertility, its cognitive meaning and the emotional …

Posted in 2013 Volume 12 – Issue 1 Tagged , , ,