Diet and Women Fertility: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

ABSTRACT Aims This work was designed to assess the role of diet and dietary habits on women fertility. Materials and methods This study was carried out in seven different centers and hospitals in Baghdad in the period between January and September 2014. Participants were 400 adult women selected conveniently; their age ranged from 17 to 47 years and they were divided into two groups. Group I included 300 fertile women and group II included 100 infertile women. A specific questionnaire had been designed and used for data collection Results It was found that there was a significant difference in weight and body mass index (BMI) between the infertile group and control group. The mean of weights was 73.07 vs 69.06 kg for infertile and the control group respectively, while the mean BMI was 28.83 vs 26.70 for the infertile group and the control group respectively. Moreover, the infertile women consumed more of carbonated beverages, tea, chicken, and fish than the control group, while they consumed less milk and red meat than the control group. Also, the infertile group consumed less corn oil and olive oil than the control group (5 and 0% vs 21 and 2%) respectively, while they used to consume more solid fat and combined fat than the control group (2 and 6% vs 0 and 2.7%) respectively. Conclusion Although treatment options for infertility are available, their high cost and frequency of adverse events have motivated the identification of dietary factors related to infertility. The current study identified diet as one of the modifiable risk factors that potentially impacts fertility in the selected groups; hence, it is important to focus more on the role of diet in women fertility and increase the awareness of women to it, along with suggesting more educational programs at the primary health care level. How to cite this article Alabd RE, Abdulmajeed KH, Oufi HG. Diet and Women Fertility: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2016;7(3):82-88.

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Effect of Medialization of the Trochlear Groove and Lateralization of the Tibial Tubercle on TT-TG Distance: A Cross-sectional Study of Dysplastic and Nondysplastic Knees

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546520987819 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 036354652098781

Author(s):

Mathias Paiva ◽

Lars Blønd ◽

Per Hölmich ◽

Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod

Keyword(s):

Trochlear Dysplasia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Magnetic Resonance Images ◽

Tibial Tubercle ◽

Control Group ◽

Trochlear Groove ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mean Values ◽

The Mean

Background: Tibial tubercle–trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance is often used as a measure of lateralization of the TT and is important for surgical planning. Purpose: To investigate if increased TT-TG distance measured on axial magnetic resonance images is due to lateralization of the TT or medialization of the TG. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A total of 84 knees (28 normal [NK], 28 with trochlear dysplasia [TD], and 28 with patellar dislocation without TD [PD]) were examined. The medial border of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) was chosen as the central anatomic landmark. The distance from the TT to PCL (TT-PCL) was measured to examine the lateralization of the TT. The distance from the TG to the PCL (TG-PCL) was measured to examine the medialization of the TG. Between-group differences were investigated by use of 1-way analysis of variance. Results: The mean values for TT-TG distance were 8.7 ± 3.6 mm for NK, 12.1 ± 6.0 mm for PD, and 16.7 ± 4.3 mm in the TD group ( P < .01). The mean values for TT-PCL distance were 18.5 ± 3.6 mm for NK, 18.5 ± 4.5 mm for PD, and 21.2 ± 4.2 mm in the TD group ( P = .03). The mean values for TG-PCL distance were 9.6 ± 3.0 mm for NK, 7.1 ± 3.4 mm for PD, and 5.1 ± 3.3 mm in the dysplastic group ( P < .01). Conclusion: The present results indicate that increased TT-TG distance is due to medialization of the TG and not lateralization of the TT. Knees with TD had increased TT-TG distance compared with the knees of the control group and the knees with PD. The TT-PCL distance did not differ significantly between groups, whereas the TG-PCL distance declined with increased TT-TG.

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Validity of The Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQol) Questionnaire in Indonesian Infertile Women

KnE Medicine ◽

10.18502/kme.v1i1.642 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 202

Author(s):

Muhammad D. Priangga ◽

Gita Pratama ◽

Mila Maidarti ◽

Achmad K. Harzif ◽

Budi Wiweko

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Infertile Women ◽

The Mean ◽

Preliminary Study

IntroductionInfertility in Indonesia has an estimated prevalence as high as 22.3%, with the nature of the problem and its treatment could be devastating, it could affect quality of life and vice versa influence successful of the treatment. The Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQol) Questionnaire was specifically designed for infertility couples and has been demonstrated to have good properties. Studies in several countries has showed consistency in validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Precedently there has been no published study about Fertiqol in Indonesia, this preliminary study is to measure validity and reliability of FertiQol questionnaire among Indonesian infertility women. Material & MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study, a written Fertiqol Questionnaire Indonesian version (www.Fertiqol.org) were distribute to Infertility clinic in Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, total of 129 women completed the questionnaire. Statistical analysis used SPSS version 23.0. The questionnaire were tested for validity with Pearson’s correlation with two tailed and Cronbach α coefficient for reliability. ResultsFertiQol were completed by 129 women with infertility problem. The mean of total FertiQol score was 70.49±11.44, score for emotional, mind/body, relational, environment and tolerability was respectively 63.79±18.86; 66.05±18.22; 75.19.±15.11; 68.99±18.63; 75.64±16.55; 66.23±19.17. Reliability of Fertiqol was high (Cronbach a > 0.70) with every item of questionnaires was valid ( r> 0.1729). ConclusionThis study showed that FertiQol Indonesian version are valid and reliable in measured quality of life among infertility women in Indonesia.

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Evaluation of spontaneous retinal venous pulsation in primary open-angle and primary angle-closure glaucoma patients

Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.35119/myjo.v2i1.100 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 27-41

Author(s):

Sylves Patrick ◽

Chan Hui Tze ◽

Rasdi Abdul Rashid ◽

Liza Sharmini Ahmad Tajudin

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Angle Closure ◽

Control Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary Angle Closure ◽

Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma ◽

Venous Pulsation ◽

Primary Glaucoma

Introduction: Spontaneous retinal venous pulsation (SRVP) is a rhythmic variation in the calibre of one or more retinal veins. The incidence of SRVP was reduced in glaucoma patients. It was also reduced in people with raised intracranial pressure compared to a healthy population. Purpose: The main objective was to report the frequency and rate of SRVP in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) patients and to associate these with the severity of glaucoma in Malay patients. Design of study: A comparative cross-sectional study. Materials and methods: A comparative cross-sectional study involving primary glaucoma patients attending the eye clinic at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kelantan, Malaysia, was performed between December 2015 and June 2017. The main outcomes measured were the presence and rate of SRVP using a confocalscanning laser ophthalmoscope (Spectralis High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany). In the presence of SRVP, the rate of SRVP in one minute was counted manually based on the real-time fundus movie recorded using the confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope. Results: Thirty-eight POAG, 14 PACG, and 51 control group subjects were included. There was a significantly lower incidence of SRVP in primary glaucoma patients than in the control group (p = 0.003). The presence of SRVP was significantly lower in POAG than PACG (p = 0.04). There was no significant difference in the rate ofSRVP between primary glaucoma patients and the control group (p = 0.873) or between the POAG group and PACG group (p = 0.511). There was no association of incidence (p = 0.574) and rate (p = 0.167) of SRVP according to the severity of glaucoma. Systolic blood pressure (95% CI: 0.95–1.00, p = 0.038) and retinal nervefibre layer thickness (95% CI: 1.01–1.09, p = 0.008) showed a significant association with the presence of SRVP. Conclusions: SRVP is a potential predictive factor for detection of primary glaucoma. The role of SRVP in the severity of glaucoma is still unclear. The role of SRVP in PACG patients warrants further studies in the future.

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Correlation between gastrointestinal symptoms and adherence to traditional Persian medicine dietary recommendations in patients with vitiligo; a cross-sectional study

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1515/jcim-2020-0192 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Amir Mohammad Jaladat ◽

Ehsan Amiri-Ardekani ◽

Pariya Sadat Ramezani ◽

Mohadese Boroughani ◽

Morteza Emami Alorizi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Persian Medicine ◽

Traditional Persian Medicine

Abstract Objectives Vitiligo is a chronic disease associated with the depigmentation of regions of the skin secondary to structural or functional damage to melanocytes. This damage results from interactions between the immune system and oxidative stress. In traditional Persian medicine (TPM), the concept of ‘Barass’ or ‘Pissi’ encompasses a group of skin diseases including vitiligo, for which there has been an emphasis on the preventive and therapeutic role of dietary modifications. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 200 vitiligo patients and 200 controls were enrolled with a random sampling method. The participants included patients with vitiligo referred to the Dermatology Clinic of Shahid Faghihi Hospital (Shiraz, Iran), with the control group being comprised individuals who referred to this clinic for cosmetic purposes. Questionnaires comparing the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms and the rate of adherence to TPM dietary recommendations were filled by all participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. Results The case group was significantly less adherent to TPM recommendations than the control group (8.25 ± 27.16 vs. 31.8 ± 10.47; p<0.001). However, there was no significant difference between both groups in the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) scores (14.09 ± 14.84 vs. 12.62 ± 11.71; p = 0.105). In the case group, the level of adherence to the recommendations of TPM was significantly lower among patients with lower education levels (R=−0.194; p=0.017). Furthermore, there was a significant negative relationship between the length of the disease and adherence to TPM dietary recommendations (R=−0.247; p=0.002). Conclusions In this study, the level of adherence to TPM recommendations was significantly lower among patients with vitiligo than the control group. Hence, further studies are suggested to identify the probable role of dietary habits in the pathogenesis of vitiligo.

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Relationship between Serum Osteocalcin and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Middle-Aged Men in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/1751905 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Hui Deng ◽

Hao Lu ◽

Yang Dai ◽

Lingling Li ◽

Juan Cao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Carotid Atherosclerosis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Serum Osteocalcin ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Diagnosis Criteria

Background and Purpose. Numerous investigations found that there exists a close relationship between serum osteocalcin and incurrence of atherosclerosis, but studies investigating the effect of serum osteocalcin on carotid atherosclerosis are very limited. Our study is aimed at investigating the role of osteocalcin in carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged men in China. Methods. A total of 335 male middle-aged participants (40-60, 52.4 ± 3.87 years averagely) were enrolled from the institute. The carotid intima-media thicknesses (CIMT) of each subject were measured. All subjects were included either in the carotid atherosclerosis (AS) group or the control group according to the CAS diagnosis criteria. Serum osteocalcin and other markers of each patient were assessed following standard laboratory tests protocol. Results. 135 subjects were included in AS group, and 199 subjects were included in control group. The average osteocalcin level in AS group was 18.71 ± 6.20 ng/ml and was significantly different from that in control group, which was 20.38 ± 7.19 ng/ml (p=0.039). Logistic regression analysis revealed that OCN (standardized β=-0.024, p=0.013) and FINS (standardized β=-0.065, p=0.010) were independently and inversely associated with the carotid atherosclerosis, while FPG (standardized β=0.538, p=0.006) was independently and positively associated with the carotid atherosclerosis. Conclusion. Our study suggests that OCN is independently related to carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged male individuals.

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Ovarian Reserve In Infertile Women with and without Endometriosis Measured with Anti Müllerian Hormone

Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.32771/inajog.v2i4.405 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Naivah Harharah

Keyword(s):

Ovarian Reserve ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Blood Samples ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

The Difference

Objective: To compare serum Anti Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels in infertile women with and without endometriosis, and to determine the mean levels of serum AMH in every stage of endometriosis. Method: We performed a cross-sectional study. Sixty-eight subjects who have undergone laparoscopy and fulfilled both inclusion and exclusion criteria are recruited consecutively. They are divided into two groups, namely group with endometriosis and without endometriosis. Blood samples are taken from each subject before laparoscopy, where serum AMH levels are then measured. The difference in mean levels of each group are tested with Mann-Whitney test. Result: The mean levels of serum AMH were significantly lower in the endometriosis group than those in the group without endometriosis (2.30 1.8 ng/ml vs 3.75 2.13 ng/ml; p=0.005). Using Kruskal-Wallis test, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference among endometriosis groups based on the severity of endometriosis. There was no significant difference in the mean serum AMH levels between the minimal-mild endometriosis group and without endometriosis group (p=0.34), but the mean levels of serum AMH were significantly lower in the moderate-severe endometriosis compare to the group without endometriosis (p

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Comparison of the Sex Hormones’ Serum Level in Women With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis and Healthy Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-409795/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Lavaee ◽

Zahra Ranjbar ◽

Mina Jalalian ◽

Mohammad Amin Amiri

Keyword(s):

Serum Level ◽

Sex Hormones ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis ◽

Aphthous Stomatitis ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background:In this study, we aimed to evaluate the sex hormonal serum level in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis and compare them with healthy participants.Methods:This cross-sectional study was done on patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis who had referred to Shiraz Dental Faculty, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine Department during 2018-2019. The non -menopause women with recurrence of at least 3 lesions per year were enrolled in this study.The mean serum level of FSH, LH, PRL (prolactin), testosterone, DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate), estradiol and progesterone of 30 participants in each group of case and control were measured and compared. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 18 and independent T-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman’s correlation coefficient test, Chi-square test and Fisher’s test.Results: The mean serum level of DHEA-S in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) was significantly lower than the control group (p value=0.002). In addition to DHEA-S, the mean serum level of testosterone was lower in the evaluation group although this difference was not significant (p value=0.057).Considering the effect of age on the mean serum level of sex hormones, our results revealed that only DHEA-S mean serum level was decreased by increasing the age of participants in patients with RAS (p value=0.018).The number of participants with abnormal range of testosterone (p value<0.0001) and progesterone (p value=0.037) serum level was significantly more in patients with RAS. The frequency of RAS in a year did not show a significant relationship with the serum level of the evaluated hormones.Conclusion: The patients with RAS had a lower serum level of DHEA-S. The mean serum level of testosterone and progesterone was significantly abnormal in RAS patients.

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Thyroid Status of Infertile Women Attending at Infertility Outdoor in BSMMU

Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons ◽

10.3329/jbcps.v32i4.26083 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 206-210

Author(s):

Farzana Deeba ◽

Parveen Sultana ◽

Shiuly Chowdhury ◽

Parveen Fatima ◽

Jesmin Banu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Early Diagnosis ◽

Thyroid Dysfunction ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Thyroid Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Infertile Women ◽

The Mean ◽

Medical University ◽

Tsh Levels

Aim: To evaluate the thyroid status in infertile women.Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Infertility of Bangabandhu Shaekh Mujib Medical University from January 2012 to December 2012. A total 400 patients of infertility were studied. The thyroid function status of the subjects were assessed and analyzed.Results: Of the 400 women enrolled for the study, 221(55%) patients with primary infertility and 179 (45%) patients were with secondary subfertility. The mean age of the responders were 22.3±4.6 years, the mean duration of marriage were 4.5±1.2 years and mean BMI were 23.2±3.1 kg/m2.Among the 400 patients 70.50% that is 293 patients were euthyroid, TSH level was increased in 23% or in 92 subjects. Depending upon the TSH levels, hypothyroid infertile women were further subdivided into subclinical hypothyroidism where TSH 46 mIU/L with normal FT4 (9-24 pmol/L) and clinical hypothyroidism where TSH > 6 mIU/L with raised FT4 level. It was found that 66 (71.74%) of hypothyroid infertile women were with subclinical and remaining 26 (28.26%) were with clinical hypothyroidism.Hyperthyroidism that is low TSH level (<.5 mIU/L) found in 15(3.75%) subjects and visible goiter was present in only 2 patients. In 96 hypothyroid infertile females, the mean TSH levels were 7.34 ± 2.13 mIU/L, and mean FT4 level was 17.34±3.23pmol/L. The mean PRL levels were 52.46 ±11.17 ng/ml.Conclusion: Thyroid dysfunction is an important factors for infertility. Early diagnosis and timely intervention can reduce the burden of infertility due to thyroid dysfunction.J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2014; 32: 206-210

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Psychological well-being of infertile women and its relationship with demographic factors and fertility history: a cross-sectional study

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-020-01167-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Farnaz Sohbati ◽

Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady ◽

Mina Jafarabadi ◽

Leila Amiri-Farahani ◽

Marzieh Mohebbi

Keyword(s):

Demographic Factors ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Wide Range ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background Infertility leads to a wide range of psychological injuries that may reduce psychological well-being. This study aimed to determine the psychological well-being of infertile women and its relation with demographic factors and fertility history. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 infertile women referred to three infertility centres, Tehran, Iran. The sampling was continuous. We collected data from a self-generated demographic and fertility questionnaire and Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB). Data analysis was done by independent t-test, one way ANOVA. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results The results showed that there was no significant relationship between demographic variables including age, occupation of each couple, spousal’s education, economic status and place of residence with PWB, but the mean score of PWB was significantly different in women's educational levels (P = 0.03). There was also a significant difference between the mean score of PWB among different groups in the duration of marriage (P = 0.01). Fertility characteristics variables include the duration of infertility, duration of treatment of infertility, and current treatment were not the relation with PWB. However, the mean score of PWB in the number of IVF (P = 0.003) and the failed IVF pregnancies (P = 0.01) had a significant statistical difference. Conclusion The results showed that PWB related to several variables. Paying attention to these variables can help in the preparation and development of counseling or educational programs.

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PEDIATRIC ABDOMINAL PAIN;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2014.21.03.2137 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (03) ◽

pp. 556-558

Author(s):

Ejaz Hussain Siddiqui ◽

Saad Siddiqui ◽

Romana Ayub ◽

Noreen Shah

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

High Frequency ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Determine Role ◽

Study Results ◽

Ultrasound Findings ◽

The Mean

Objectives: To assess common presenting features of children with abdominalpain and to determine role of High frequency & Doppler Ultrasound in evaluation of thesepatients. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted from August 2012 toDecember 2012. Data from patients presenting for evaluation of abdominal pain was analyzed forpresenting complaints and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. Results: Intotal 262 cases were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 6.3 years with a male tofemale ratio of 1.47:1. Dysuria followed by Diarrhoea and vomiting were most commonassociated complaints, Urological pathologies were most common ultrasound findings uponevaluation of patients. Conclusions: Abdominal pain is a frequent presenting feature inpeadiatric population, Urological pathologies were most common examination findings.Ultrasound is a useful and safe modality in evaluation of abdominal pain in children.

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