Search for dissertations about: "Tubal factor infertility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Tubal factor infertility.

2. 1. Chlamydia trachomatis as a risk factor for infertility in women and men, and ovarian tumor development

   Author : Annika Idahl; Ulrika Ottander; Jan I Olofsson; Eva Lundin; Fredrik Elgh; Jorma Paavonen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; antibodies; borderline tumors; Chlamydia trachomatis; cHSP60; DNA; infertility; ovarian cancer; pregnancy rate; RNA; semen characteristics; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : Background: Chlamydia trachomatis in women is a risk factor for tubal factor infertility and extra uterine pregnancies, but the impact of a C. trachomatis infection on male fertility is unclear. It is also hypothesized that persistent infection with C. trachomatis, or other microorganisms, might initiate/promote ovarian tumor development. READ MORE

4. 2. Prevention of Chlamydia trachomatis infections

   Author : Jens Boman; Elisabet Nylander; Urban Janlert; Hans Fredlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chlamydia trachomatis; cell culture; infertility; contact tracing; motivational interviewing; prevention;

   Abstract : Urogenital chlamydia infection, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in Sweden. In 2008 it was estimated by WHO that there were 105.7 million new cases of CT worldwide, an increase by 4.2 million cases (4. READ MORE

5. 3. Factors of importance for the outcome of IVF-treatment in women with tubal infertility

   Author : György Csemiczky; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : In vitro fertilization; grade of tubal damage; extent of reconsructive surgery; E2; P4; prognostic factors; ovarian failure; endometrium; implantation.;

   Abstract : In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a well-established infertility treatment caused by damage of the fallopian tube, which is one of the largest diagnostic categories in most IVF programs. This study evaluates factors of importance for the outcome of IVF-treatment: age, tubal damage grade, extent of reconstructive surgery, endocrine ovarian function and endometrial development. READ MORE

6. 4. Endometriosis and ovarian reserve : inflammation and prognostic markers

   Author : Henrik Falconer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Endometriosis; infertility; baboon; animal model; FSH; AMH; ovarian reserve;

   Abstract : Introduction: Endometriosis is a common, benign gynecological disease, associated with pelvic pain and infertility. It is generally thought to be caused by retrograde shedding of menstrual tissue with subsequent attachment to peritoneal surfaces. READ MORE

7. 5. Retograde migration of starch particles in the female genital tract

   Author : Anette Sjösten; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Gloves; glove-powder; starch particles; post-operative adhesions; vaginal examination; endometriosis; cell-culture; SCID-mice.;

   Abstract : Tubal and pelvic adhesions are a major cause of female infertility in humans. The majority of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions result from the presence of ischaemic tissue within the abdominal cavity. These precipitate an inflammatory vascular response from neighbouring healthy tissue. READ MORE