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Frances R Batzer

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PubMed2003

Postmortem parenthood and the need for a protocol with posthumous sperm procurement.

OBJECTIVE: Posthumous sperm procurement involves harvesting gametes from a recently deceased man for cryopreservation and future use in ART. This paper discusses the practical and ethical role of posthumous sperm procurement in medical practice and society and submits possible solutions, including the establishment of formal policies and protocols. DESIGN: English-language literature review and bioethical discussion. RESULT(S): In the United States, an increase in requests and protocols has been documented. International requests and regulation are variable. CONCLUSION(S): Posthumous sperm procurement is fraught with ethical dilemmas, including informed consent, privacy, inheritance, and child welfare. To establish appropriate medical practice, it is important to consider all stakeholders in the decision-making process. We believe that an acceptable and ethical resolution can be obtained only through the collaborative input of all involved parties. We have looked to U.S. and international sources for guidance in current practice and to gain insight into the formulation of future policies.

Cadaver↗
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GnRH analogs: options for endometriosis-associated pain treatment.

While none of the currently available treatment options for endometriosis pain resolved the underlying disease process, there are growing numbers of medical alternatives available. Medical options include the GnRH agonists and antagonists. Review of these treatments in the management of endometriosis pain and the insight often to the etiology of endometriosis are presented for discussion.

Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic↗
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Abnormal uterine bleeding: imaging techniques for evaluation of the uterine cavity and endometrium before minimally invasive surgery--the case for transvaginal ultrasonography.

Transvaginal ultrasound has been utilized for first line evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding since its development in the early 1980's. The benefits and diagnostic effectiveness of transvaginal ultrasound in assessing the uterus, unlike hysteroscopy, extends to the complete pelvis. The ease of application, patient acceptance, and immediacy of results are rapidly apparent. Comparisons with hysteroscopic evaluation are discussed. While tissue diagnosis is still the gold standard, transvaginal sonography lets one know what surgical procedure to plan for from hysteroscopy to Endoscopy or laparotomy, including when no further surgical evaluation is necessary.

Contraindications↗