Ahmed Badawy

Many pro-inflammatory cytokines especially tumor necrotic factor alpha (TNFα), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 have crucial role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. In this study, we investigated the immune-modulatory role of humanized anti…

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of endometriosis among adolescent school girls with severe dysmenorrhea. METHODOLOGY: Data was collected via interviewed questionnaire. Patients with symptoms and signs suggestive of endometriosis we…

PURPOSE: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with oxidative stress (OS) and serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity has been reported with mixed results. The objective of this study was to examine the activity of SOD both in th…

Failure to respond adequately to standard protocols and to recruit adequate follicles is called 'poor response'. This results in decreased oocyte production, cycle cancellation and, overall, is associated with a significantly diminished pro…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. The clinical manifestation of PCOS varies from a mild menstrual disorder to severe disturbance of reproductive and metabolic functions. Management of women wit…

This study aimed at evaluating the role of laparoscopy in the management of unexplained infertility in a prospective randomised controlled trial. The study comprised of 255 patients as a study group and 257 patients as a control group. All …

Introduction: Endometriosis, defined as the growth of endometrial tissue outside \nthe uterine cavity is a common gynaecological disorder affecting 10-15% \nof women in their reproductive years. It is a major clinical problem causing in- \n…

OBJECTIVE: Abdominal wall adhesions at laparoscopy may predispose infertile patients to access-related injuries and increase the complexity of the procedure. We have observed concern from referring physicians regarding the safety of surgica…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the outcome of ovarian needle drilling using transvaginal ultrasound guidance as an alternative to the traditional laparoscopic electrosurgical drilling for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN: A r…

Long-term follow up is required for early diagnosis of transformation of endometrial hyperplasia into malignancy. Transvaginal colour Doppler ultrasonography is a sensitive, specific and relatively non-invasive method of follow up.