scholarly journals Successful pregnancy for primary amenorrhea and recurrent implantation failure and the role of hysteroscopic adhesiolysis: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakwan Khrait
Keyword(s):  
Uterine Cavity ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Estradiol Valerate ◽  
Primary Amenorrhea ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Reproductive Techniques ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Infertility continues to be an enigmatic and emerging problem. Although in vitro fertilization has proved to be revolutionary and immensely beneficial to many people, it is far from perfect, and many women experience recurrent in vitro fertilization failures. There can be a multitude of factors involved in recurrent in vitro fertilization failures. The aim of this report was to explore the role of hysteroscopy in determining potential causes of in vitro fertilization failure and how the relevant hysteroscopic findings can address the issue of infertility in terms of a subsequent successful in vitro fertilization. Case presentation A 37-year-old white Arab woman with a history of eight in vitro fertilization failures and one curettage performed for a blighted ovum presented to our hospital because of inability to conceive. Her past medical history was significant for hypothyroidism and positive factor V Leiden. She underwent hystero contrast sonography, which revealed a normal uterine cavity with irregular fillings in the right corner. To explore this further, hysteroscopy was performed, which showed dense adhesions in the right upper corner and first-degree adhesions in the lower half of the uterus. After undergoing adhesiolysis and a cycle of estradiol valerate and progesterone, the patient successfully conceived twins. Conclusions Hysteroscopy may play an important role before or in conjunction with assisted reproductive techniques to help infertile women and couples achieve their goals of pregnancy and live birth of a child.

Prevalence of Common Thrombophilia and Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Unexplained Infertility Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 628-628
Author(s):  
Arie Steinvil ◽  
Raanan Raz ◽  
Shlomo A. Berliner ◽  
David M Steinberg ◽  
David Zeltser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Unexplained Infertility ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Abstract 628 Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is extensively used as a tool for pregnancy achievement in subfertile couples. Congenital and acquired thrombophilia have been suggested by some investigators to play a role in abnormal embryos implantation and placentation. The objective of this study was to assess the role of common thrombophilia in women with unexplained infertility undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). We enrolled five hundred ninety-four women from a large healthcare maintenance organization going through IVF and who had a thrombophilia workup, and compared them for prevalence of thrombophilia to two reference groups consisting of 637 fertile women from previous work and 17,337 women members of the same healthcare organization with no history of venous thromboembolisms. The mean age of the women at the first cycle of IVF was 30.9 years (SD: ±4.1).The mean number of IVF cycles was 7.3 (SD: 5.0), and the mean fertility success rate per woman was 14.6% (SD: 19.0). None of the common thrombophilia tested was found to be significantly associated with the number of IVF cycles or with lower fertility success rate. Rather, women who had APCR and/or factor V Leiden and lupus anticoagulant had significantly higher live birth rates (12.25% and 12.64%, respectively) in comparison to women who were tested negative (8.98% and 9.7%, respectively). Thus, hypercoagulability is not associated with failure to achieve pregnancy. These data suggest that neither screening for thrombophilia nor anticoagulant treatment is indicated in cases with unexplained reproductive failure. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Impact of Factor V Leiden Polymorphism in Patients with PCOS

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-130
Author(s):  
Veselin P. Penkov ◽  
Katya S. Kovacheva ◽  
Georgi M. Golemanov ◽  
Galia A. Georgieva ◽  
Peter D. Ivanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Primary Infertility ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

Summary The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of factor V Leiden (FVL) polymorphism within the reproductive problems encountered by patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A total of 92 female patients with PCOS and 101 healthy controls were included in the study. Clinical and laboratory parameters were examined. The full history of each patient was taken. Single nucleotide polymorphism rs6025 in F5 was genotyped in PCOS patients and compared to the genotype frequency of the healthy controls. The data were analysed for correlation with infertility and pregnancy loss in PCOS patients. The prevalence of FVL polymorphism was higher, however not significantly, in PCOS patients compared to that of the control group (respectively OR=2.238, 95 % CI 0.777±6.449, p=0.104). The carriers of FVL polymorphism showed a higher rate of primary infertility (30.0% versus 12.5%, OR=3.143, 9 % CI 0.686±14.388, p=0.047) and their total reproductive failure rate was higher (60.5% versus 47.2%, OR=1.819, 95% CI 0.632±9.259, p=0.117). Carriage of FVL polymorphism in PCOS patients is associated with primary infertility and a presumed cause of the further investigations needed to understand the impact of FVL on PCOS. Carriage of FVL polymorphism in PCOS patients is associated with a higher rate of primary infertility, which draws attention to the role of this factor in the aetiology of the PCOS-related subfertility. Further investigations are needed to understand the impact of FVL on PCOS.

Association of common thrombophilias and antiphospholipid antibodies with success rate of in vitro fertilisation

2012 ◽  
Vol 108 (12) ◽  
pp. 1192-1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shlomo Berliner ◽  
David Steinberg ◽  
David Zeltser ◽  
David Levran ◽  
Orit Shimron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Embryo Implantation ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
In Vitro Fertilisation ◽  
Healthcare Organisation ◽  
Factor V ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lower Fertility ◽  
The Mean

SummaryAssisted reproductive technology (ART) is extensively used as a tool for pregnancy achievement in subfertile couples. Congenital and acquired thrombophilias have been suggested by some investigators to play a role in abnormal embryo implantation and placentation. The objective of this study was to assess the role of common thrombophilias in women with unexplained infertility undergoing <i>in vitro</i>fertilisation (IVF). We retrospectively analysed 594 women from a large healthcare maintenance organisation going through IVF and who had a thrombophilia workup, and compared them for prevalence of thrombophilia to two reference groups consisting of 637 fertile women from previous work and 17,337 women members of the same healthcare organisation with no history of venous thromboembolism. The mean age of the women at the first cycle of IVF was 30.9 years (SD: 4.1).The mean number of IVF cycles was 7.3 (SD: 5.0), and the mean fertility success rate per woman was 14.6% (SD: 19.0%). None of the common thrombophilias tested was found to be significantly associated with the number of IVF cycles or with lower fertility success rate. Rather, women who had APCR and /or factor V Leiden and lupus anticoagulant had significantly higher live birth rates (12.3% and 12.6%, respectively) in comparison to women who were tested negative (9.0% and 9.7%, respectively). Thus, hypercoagulability is not associated with failure to achieve pregnancy. These data suggest that neither screening for thrombophilia nor anticoagulant treatment is indicated in cases with unexplained reproductive failure.

Factor V Leiden Is Associated with Repeated and Recurrent Unexplained Fetal Losses

1997 ◽  
Vol 77 (05) ◽  
pp. 0822-0824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Grandone ◽  
Maurizio Margaglione ◽  
Donatella Colaizzo ◽  
Marina d'Addedda ◽  
Giuseppe Cappucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein C ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Activated Protein C ◽  
Fetal Loss ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fv Leiden ◽  
Caucasian Women

SummaryActivated protein C resistance (APCR) is responsible for most cases of familial thrombosis. The factor V missense mutation Arg506>Gln (FV Leiden) has been recognized as the commonest cause of this condition. Recently, it has been suggested that APCR is associated with second trimester fetal loss. We investigated the distribution of FV Leiden in a sample (n = 43) of Caucasian women with a history of two or more unexplained fetal losses. A group (n = 118) of parous women with uneventful pregnancies from the same ethnical background served as control. We found the mutation in 7 cases (16.28%) and 5 controls (4.24%; p = 0.011). A statistically significant difference between women with only early fetal loss vs those with late events (p = 0.04) was observed. Our data demonstrate a strong association between FV Leiden and fetal loss. Furthermore, they indicate that late events are more common in these patients.

Studies on the Pathogenesis of the Generalized Shwartzman Reaction

1964 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 471-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Rodríguez-Erdmann
Keyword(s):  
Clotting Factor ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Clotting System ◽  
Platelet Factor ◽  
Trigger Mechanism ◽  
Haemorrhagic Diathesis ◽  
Shwartzman Reaction ◽  
Ca Ions

SummaryThe rôle of the clotting system in the pathogenesis of the generalized Shwartzman reaction (gSr) has been stressed in recent years. The clotting system is activated ubiquitously and as a result of it, fibrin is deposited intravascularly and a haemorrhagic diathesis develops. Evidence is presented herein, that endotoxin does not activate purified prothrombin, nor does endotoxin influence the convertion of prothrombin when it is activated in the presence of purified platelet-factor 3 (or caephalin) purified Ac-G (factor V) and Ca-ions.The trigger mechanism of the gSr also seems to be in the so-called prephase of clotting mechanism. Data are presented, which show that endotoxin activates the Hageman factor in vitro. The importance of this clotting factor and of platelet-factor 3 is discussed. Also the rôle played by the RES and cardiodynamic and vascular components are taken in consideration in the discussion.

The procoagulant effects of factor V Leiden may be balanced against decreased levels of factor V and do not reflect in vivo thrombin formation in newborns

2006 ◽  
Vol 95 (03) ◽  
pp. 434-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satu Hyytiäinen ◽  
Ulla Wartiovaara-Kautto ◽  
Veli-Matti Ulander ◽  
Risto Kaaja ◽  
Markku Heikinheimo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Factor ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Cord Plasma ◽  
Adult Plasma ◽  
Thrombin Formation

SummaryThrombin regulation in newborns remains incompletely understood.We studied tissue factor-initiated thrombin formation in cord plasma in vitro, and the effects of Factor VLeiden (FVL) heterozygosity on thrombin regulation both in vitro and in vivo in newborns. Pregnant women with known thrombophilia (n=27) were enrolled in the study. Cord blood and venous blood at the age of 14 days were collected from 11 FVL heterozygous newborns (FVL-positive) and from 16 FVL-negative newborns. Prothrombin fragment F1+2 and coagulation factors were measured. Tissue factor-initiated thrombin formation was studied in cord platelet-poor plasma (PPP) of FVL-negative and -positive newborns, and in both PPP and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) of healthy controls. The endogenous thrombin potential (ETP) in cord PPP or PRP was ∼60% of that in adult plasma, while thrombin formation started ∼55% and ∼40% earlier in cord PPP and PRP, respectively. Further, in FVL-positive newborns thrombin formation started significantly earlier than in FVL-negative newborns. Exogenous activated protein C (APC) decreased ETP significantly more in cord than in adult PRP. In FVL-negative cord plasma 5nM APC decreased ETP by 17.4±3.5% (mean±SEM) compared with only 3.5±3.8% in FVL-positive cord plasma (p=0.01). FVL-positive newborns showed similar levels of F1+2 but significantly decreased levels of factor V compared with FVL negative newborns both in cord plasma (FV 0.82±0.07 U/ml vs. 0.98±0.05 U/ml, p=0.03) and at the age of two weeks (FV 1.15±0.04 U/ml vs. 1.32±0.05 U/ml, p=0.03). In conclusion, newborn plasma showed more rapid thrombin formation and enhanced sensitivity to APC compared with adult plasma. FVL conveyed APC resistance and a procoagulant effect in newborn plasma. Lack of elevated F1+2 levels in FVL-positive infants, however, suggested the existence of balancing mechanisms; one could be the observed lower level of factor V in FVL heterozygous newborns.

Role of Factor V Leiden Mutation in Patients with Angiographically Demonstrated Coronary Artery Disease

1998 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.Terence Dunn ◽  
Courtney R. Roberts ◽  
Eliot Schechter ◽  
William E. Moore ◽  
Elisa T. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Factor V Leiden Mutation ◽  
Artery Disease

scholarly journals Venipuncture Induced Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Presenting as Inflammatory Arthritis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Punit Pruthi ◽  
Pramod Arora ◽  
Manoj Mittal ◽  
Anugrah Nair ◽  
Waqia Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ◽  
Inflammatory Arthritis ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Poor Response ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diagnostic Modalities ◽  
Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography ◽  
The Right

Venipuncture is one of the most commonly done medical procedures. We report a unique case of a 23-year-old young male who presented with features suggestive of inflammatory arthritis. The symptoms, which initially started on the right side, also involved the other side after a few weeks. Although the patient’s symptoms and signs were simulating inflammatory arthritis, he had atypical features like poor response to anti-inflammatory medicines and normal laboratory parameters. His musculoskeletal ultrasonography was also not suggestive of arthritis. His history was reviewed and on direct questioning he revealed a history of venipuncture for blood sample withdrawal, done from right antecubital region for routine health check on the day prior to the onset of symptoms. Complex regional pain syndrome was suspected and triple-phase radioisotope bone scan was done which was highly suggestive of this diagnosis. The patient was managed with multidimensional approach and responded very well to the treatment. Complex regional pain syndrome is usually not thought of in the initial differential diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis. In this report we highlight the need to elicit the often overlooked history of trivial trauma like venipuncture, especially in atypical cases of arthritis. Also the role of newer diagnostic modalities in such cases is emphasized.

Role of the factor V Leiden mutation in septic peritonitis assessed in factor V Leiden transgenic mice*

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 2201-2206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lois W. Brüggemann ◽  
Saskia H. H. F. Schoenmakers ◽  
Angelique P. Groot ◽  
Pieter H. Reitsma ◽  
C Arnold Spek
Keyword(s):  
Transgenic Mice ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Factor V Leiden Mutation ◽  
Septic Peritonitis

Thromboembolism in heart transplantation: Role of prothrombin G20210A and factor V Leiden

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. S123
Author(s):  
S.G. Miriuka ◽  
L.J. Langman ◽  
J. Evrovski ◽  
S.E. Miner ◽  
S. Kozuszko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Transplantation ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Prothrombin G20210a ◽  
Factor V
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