A5081478482- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
IVI Middle East Fertility Clinic
2019-2024
American University of Beirut
2024
Al Ain Hospital
2022
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2019-2022
Background: "No result" after PGT-A is a rare observation. Factors suspected to cause inconclusive diagnoses include poor embryo quality, day of biopsy, biopsy technique, and technical amplification failure due diluted DNA material. This study aimed highlight the predisposing factors that could lead "no observation PGT-A. Results: retrospective cohort involving 177 patients 1335 blastocysts, 1242 which comprised control (result) group 93 (no result) group. The studied were number blastocysts...
Abstract Background In light of the pandemic, pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to increased psychological distress and in need imperative preventive measures. This study aimed investigate impact pandemic on mental health, lifestyle adaptations, their determinants among United Arab Emirates. Methods A survey was conducted electronically between June August 2020. Pregnant were recruited from prenatal clinics UAE invited participate an online developed Google Forms. The questionnaire...
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a condition that usually affects the 3rd trimester-pregnant women and associated with adverse outcomes. We present 31-year-old G2P1 patient symptoms ICP as early 10 weeks gestation (WG). Her pruritis was initially attributed to eczema. Due intensity her discomfort failure topical treatment, suspected, total bile acid salt levels were taken ursodeoxycholic subsequently started at 18 WG. The followed closely during adjust dose medication...
Abstract Background PGT-A has become an important part of IVF treatments. Despite its increased use, there are contradicting results on role in improving reproductive outcomes ART cycles. Given that aneuploidy is a main limiting factor for success, we aimed to study the predictive factors infertile patients undergoing and hence highlight who would benefit most from genetic testing. Results A retrospective analysis 1242 blastocysts biopsied setting cycles was performed. The euploid group...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had been the gold standard for treatment of menopausal symptoms until publication World Health Initiative (WHI) study. After WHI study, use HRT changed among physicians and patients all over world despite newer more reassuring data. This study aimed to investigate knowledge attitudes women towards factors affecting it better counseling. Study design. A clinic-based cross-sectional using a survey was offered aged 40 years above coming women's health center at...
Background: Periodontal disease can lead to bacteremia with release of cytokines, affecting implantation in women trying conceive through vitro fertilization (IVF). A potential association between maternal periodontal and poor IVF outcomes has been described. Objective: The aim the study is assess whether pre-existing any effect on parameters. Method: pilot composed 34 was conducted at a tertiary care center. Prior IVF, dental examination, parameters were collected. Results: Thirty-four...
Studies have indicated shortcomings in food safety knowledge and practices among pregnant women the Arab region. A high-risk group for having severe outcomes from foodborne illnesses. This study aimed to assess self-reported UAE during COVID-19 pandemic. total of 354 residing completed an online survey between October 2021 January 2022. The questionnaire included socio-demographic information, knowledge, Correct answers were scored out 50 score was compared by sociodemographic...
Abstract Study question Does the endometrial preparation approach for an euploid-frozen embryo transfer have impact on incidence of ectopic pregnancy? Summary answer The natural cycle seems to a lower pregnancies compared hormonal replacement therapy cycle. What is known already Ectopic pregnancy (EP) uncommon complication and associated with significant morbidity. IVF been implicated as risk factor, but this finding mostly confounded by multiple complicated medical history women undergoing...
Clostridial uterine infections and bacteraemia are of a rare occurrence, especially in the absence risk factors. However, when encountered, they can carry significant morbidity mortality rates. We present case
Introduction: Uterine leiomyomas are a frequent finding in women of reproductive age. However, rare, unusual growth patterns exist, such as atypical, cellular, mitotically active, myxoid, and epithelioid leiomyomas, present major concern they mimic highly malignant uterine tumors leiomyosarcomas. An example cases is the epithelial type leiomyoma which subject our report 35‐year‐old female. Case: A 35‐year‐old, nulliparous lady presented with abnormal bleeding to emergency department. Workup...
Background In a global effort to assess expert perspectives on the use of recombinant gonadotropins, human luteinizing hormone (r-hLH) and follicle-stimulating (r-hFSH), consensus meeting was held in Dubai. The key aim address three critical questions: What are factors that influence follicle response gonadotropins? Which categories patients most likely benefit from LH supplementation? And what optimal management strategies for these patients? Methods A panel thirty-six experts reviewed...
Surveys of the general population regarding sex selection using pre-implantation genetic diagnosis are limited and were mainly conducted in United States Northern Europe. In those Western societies, surveys have shown that people's interest techniques is encouraged by desire for a sexually balanced family. It important to determine attitudes wider range countries especially cultural differences exist among countries.A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study towards non-medical reasons was...
Abstract Background The interest in the HPV status of male has risen after discovery shedding semen. To date, there is no consensus on true prevalence infection, yet a rising body evidence suggesting that infection might negatively affect sperm parameters. Main concern can lead to couple’s infertility and reproductive outcomes had increased multiple publications semen criteria perturbations specifically asthenospermia associated with infection. An extensive literature review was performed...