Objective To estimate the clinical value of 4 methods of endometrium preparation for frozen‐thawed embryo transfer(FET ) cycle .Methods Total 320 FET cycles completed in center of reproductive medicine of Qingyuan people′s hospital from March 2013 to March 2015 were retrospectively analyzed ,and divided into 4 groups :natural cycle group(group A ,n=70) ,o‐vulation‐inducing cycle group(group B ,n=152) ,hormone replacement treatment(HRT) cycle group (group C ,n=74) ,down‐regu‐lated HRT cycle (group D ,n=24) .The pregnancy outcomes were followed and compared among these different 4 groups .Results In FET cycles ,the clinical pregnancy rates and implantation rates of group B ,group C and group D were significantly higher than that of group A (P<0 .05) ,there were no significant differences in the rates of multiple pregnancy ,biochemical pregnancy ,early a‐bortion and ectopic pregnancy among 4 groups(P>0 .05) .However ,the rank of the FET cycle of group D was significantly higher than those of the other three groups(P<0 .05) .Conclusion In FET cycles ,the methods of ovulation‐inducing ,HRT and down‐reg‐ulated HRT all have favorable clinical outcomes ,and the method of down‐regulated HRT is more suitable for patients with previous implantation failure .

Objective: To study the effect of salvia miltiorrhiza on mitochondria respiratory function of hepatic cells and oxygen radicals in rats with burn.Methods: Ninety-six Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal control group,model group and salvia miltiorrhiza group.Rats in model group and salvia miltiorrhiza group were subjected to a 20% total body surface area(TBSA) full-thickness thermal injury.The levels of cytochrome aa3,cytochrome C,energy production and superoxide dismutase(SOD) in mitochondria of hepatic cells were dynamically determined at 1,2 and 6 hours after injury.Results: ①The levels of cytochrome aa3 in model group and salvia miltiorrhiza group did not change obviously within 2 hours after burn,while they were much lower than that in normal control group at 6 hours after burn,and the level of cytochrome aa3 in salvia miltiorrhiza group was obviously higher than that in model group(all P

Background and purpose:Currently, subjective questionaire is the most frequently used methods to evaluate swallowing dysfunctions after radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, while lacking of effective objective examinations. This study aimed to explore effective methods to evaluate swallowing dysfunctions after radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, and gain knowledge of the incidence and severity of swallowing dysfunctions. Methods: From Oct. 2013 to Dec. 2013, 128 consecutive outpatients with previously treated nasopharyngeal carcinoma received esophageal barium lfuoroscopy examination at there regularly follow-ups to evaluate swallowing function. Among these patients, 89 were primary treated with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and 39 with conventional radiotherapy (CRT). In this study, each patient received esophageal barium lfuoroscopy examination for 3 times with thin, thick and pasty barium and were dynamically observed using X-ray fluoroscopy from front and lateral direction. Swallowing dysfunctions were defined as follows:①The bolus could not be swallowed and blocked in the mouth;②The dilute barium diverted to the glottis or trachea;③Residual barium delayed in the pyriform sinus and vallecula;④The movement of the hyoid bone or epiglottis were restricted;⑤Bolus prolong through the pharynx;⑥Barium slowed down when went though the esophageal entrance. Results:Of the 128 patients, incidence of dysphagia was 60.2%for the entire cohort, 52.8%for IMRT group and 76.9%for CRT group. Incidence of dysphagia for IMRT group was signiifcantly lower than CRT group (P=0.018). Dysphagia incidence within 1 year, 1 to 2 years and more than 2 years after RT were 63.1%, 33.3%and 69.0%, respectively (P=0.019). Conclusion:There was a high incidence of swallowing dysfunction for the nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients treated with radiotherapy and dysphagia incidence decreased when treated with IMRT. Esophageal barium lfuoroscopy examination is objective method to evaluate the incidence and severity of the swallowing dysfunction.

Objective To study the relationship between the semen quality and age in infertile men in Qingyuan.Methods 727 cases of infertile men from Reproductive Medicine Center outpatient were enrolled and divided into 5 groups:≤ 25,> 25 - 30,>30-35,>35-40,>40 age groups.The semen characteristics were carried out by calculator assistance sperm analysis(CASA) technique and Diff-Quick staining method.Results The sperm density of >30 -35 age group was the highest,but there was no significantly difference from other groups(P >0.05).Semen analysis showed that the rates of PR,PR+NP and survival sperm were on downward trends with the increase of age,but not statistically significant(P >0.05).38.19% of >25 -30 age group reached WHO′s semen parameters standard,which was the highest proportion among 5 groups.And the proportion in >40 age group was the lowest,which counted for 27.42%.Conclusion The semen quality shows a down trend with the increase of age,however,the infertility could occur in the reproductive men at any stage.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the value of serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) on days 9 (d9) and 11 (d11) after fresh embryo transfer (ET) and frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) in predicting the pregnancy outcomes.

METHODSA total of 227 fresh ET and FET cycles performed at the Center of Reproductive Medicine, Qingyuan People's Hospital between Dec, 2012 and Feb, 2014 were analyzed. The data of serum β-HCG levels on d9 and d11 after fresh ET and FET cycles and the pregnancy outcomes were reviewed, and the ROC curve was constructed to determine the optimal cut-off level of serum β-HCG level for predicting pregnancy outcomes.

RESULTSAccording to pregnancy outcomes, the cycles were divided into non-pregnancy group (group A), biochemical pregnancy group (group B), and clinical pregnancy group (group C). Significant differences were found between the mean serum β-HCG levels measured on d9 and d11 in all the 3 groups (P<0.01). The cycles in group C were further divided into 5 subgroups with single pregnancy (C1), twin pregnancy (C2), early abortion (C3), ectopic pregnancy (C4), or intrauterine pregnancy complicated with ectopic pregnancy group (C5), and all the 5 subgroups showed significant differences in β-HCG measurements between d9 and d11 (P<0.01). On d9 after ET and FET, the optimal cut-off level of serum β-HCG was 49.05 IU/L for predicting for clinical pregnancy, and was 105.15 IU/L for predicting twin pregnancy; the two corresponding cut-off levels of serum β-HCG on d11 was 51.2 IU/L and 241.75 IU/L, respectively.

CONCLUSIONThe absolute serum β-HCG level on d9 and d11 after fresh ET and FET allows an accurate diagnosis of pregnancy and helps in the prediction of the pregnancy outcomes.

Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human ; blood ; Embryo Transfer ; Female ; Fertilization in Vitro ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Outcome ; ROC Curve ; Retrospective Studies