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View article: Exploring the Role of Ardhamatrika Basti in Anovulatory Female Infertility: A Clinical Evaluation
Exploring the Role of Ardhamatrika Basti in Anovulatory Female Infertility: A Clinical Evaluation Open
Introduction: The difficulty to conceive or subfertility represents major social and psychological burden amongst couples. Anovulation, fallopian tube disease, pelvic adhesions, endometriosis, and unexplained infertility are the major caus…
View article: Silent Nights: A Novel Snore Monitoring Device for Sleep Quality Enhancement
Silent Nights: A Novel Snore Monitoring Device for Sleep Quality Enhancement Open
Snoring is a common issue that affects millions globally, disrupting not only the snorer's sleep but also that of their partners. Sleep disorders, especially snoring, are a prevalent issue that negatively affects sleep quality, leading to …
View article: Polypharmacy and drug interactions in pediatric prescribing
Polypharmacy and drug interactions in pediatric prescribing Open
Introduction: The study addresses the escalating concern of pediatric polypharmacy and potential drug-drug interactions (pDDIs) in the context of pediatric care, where uncertainties regarding medication combinations and safety checks are p…
View article: Accepting Finite Disappointments amidst Infinite Hopes—Treatment-related Concerns in Infertile Women Seeking Medically Assisted Reproductive Treatments: A Clinic-based Cross-sectional Study from India
Accepting Finite Disappointments amidst Infinite Hopes—Treatment-related Concerns in Infertile Women Seeking Medically Assisted Reproductive Treatments: A Clinic-based Cross-sectional Study from India Open
IntroductIonInfertility distress stems from a complex interaction of several clientspecific and treatment-specific variables. 1][4][5] The quality of care in infertility was traditionally assessed by tracking the treatment outcomes, such a…
View article: Re-examining psychometric properties of fertility problem inventory: A clinic-based study from India
Re-examining psychometric properties of fertility problem inventory: A clinic-based study from India Open
The new FPI-K had 6 sub-domains and the clinical utility of same is discussed.
View article: ”When Love Does not bear a Fruit”
”When Love Does not bear a Fruit” Open
Background: Self-identity, sexuality, and subfertility have multidirectional effects on each other. Subfertility is known to alter sexual esteem, threaten identity, body image, sexual attractivness, coital pleasure, and sexual satisfaction…
View article: Psychiatric Disorders in Women Seeking Fertility Treatments: A Clinical Investigation in India.
Psychiatric Disorders in Women Seeking Fertility Treatments: A Clinical Investigation in India. Open
Fertility treatments began in several countries, including India, in the1970s. Despite various advancements in intra uterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), empirical investigations on the psychological endurance and e…
View article: Application of mindfulness-based psychological interventions in infertility
Application of mindfulness-based psychological interventions in infertility Open
Living mindfully helps one gain a deeper understanding into realities of life. It enables people to witness suffering, desire, attachments, and impermanence without any fear, anxiety, anger, or despair. This is considered the hallmark of t…
View article: RP-UPLC Stability Indicating Assay Method for Simultaneous Estimation ofDextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Chlorpheniramine Maleate in Tablet Dosage Form
RP-UPLC Stability Indicating Assay Method for Simultaneous Estimation ofDextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Chlorpheniramine Maleate in Tablet Dosage Form Open
RP-UPLC method was developed and validated for the determination of chlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethorphan hydrobromide in tablet dosage form. Reverse phase waters acquity UPLC BEH C18 (50 mm × 2.1 mm, 1.7 μm) column using isocratic…
View article: Development and Validation of Stability Indicating Method for SimultaneousEstimation of Esomeprazole and Levosulpiride by HPTLC using Experimental Design
Development and Validation of Stability Indicating Method for SimultaneousEstimation of Esomeprazole and Levosulpiride by HPTLC using Experimental Design Open
The present study examines simultaneous multiple response optimization using desirability function for the development of an HPTLC method to detect esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate and levosulpiride in pharmaceutical dosage form. HPTLC se…
View article: “The Miracle Mothers and Marvelous Babies”: Psychosocial aspects of surrogacy – A narrative review
“The Miracle Mothers and Marvelous Babies”: Psychosocial aspects of surrogacy – A narrative review Open
Surrogates are described in literature as true angels "who make dreams happen." On the other hand, surrogacy has also been surrounded by several psychosocial controversies. In this review, we have made an attempt to encapsulate this topic …
View article: “In cycles of dreams, despair, and desperation:” Research perspectives on infertility specific distress in patients undergoing fertility treatments
“In cycles of dreams, despair, and desperation:” Research perspectives on infertility specific distress in patients undergoing fertility treatments Open
"Emotional distress in infertility" is a broad expression that loosely denotes anxiety, depression, grief, crisis, depleting psychological well-being, and all forms of affective and interpersonal disturbances faced by individuals with infe…
View article: Outcomes of structured psychotherapy for emotional adjustment in a childless couple diagnosed with recurrent pregnancy loss: A unique investigation
Outcomes of structured psychotherapy for emotional adjustment in a childless couple diagnosed with recurrent pregnancy loss: A unique investigation Open
Losing a much-awaited pregnancy and an unborn child, time and again is known to be a painful experience in recurrent miscarriage or pregnancy loss (RPL). Literature on psychological consequences of RPL is abundant. Nonetheless, application…
View article: Sociocultural determinants of infertility stress in patients undergoing fertility treatments
Sociocultural determinants of infertility stress in patients undergoing fertility treatments Open
Data from this investigation, provides a glimpse into sociocultural aspects of infertility. The findings may be useful for identifying targets for individual and family-focused psychological interventions for distress reduction in infertil…
View article: Psychosocial aspects of therapeutic donor insemination
Psychosocial aspects of therapeutic donor insemination Open
The experience of delays in conception or possibility of remaining childless has the potential to create considerable psychological discomfort. In couples with severe male factor infertility, therapeutic intrauterine insemination using don…
View article: Illness cognitions, anxiety, and depression in men and women undergoing fertility treatments: A dyadic approach
Illness cognitions, anxiety, and depression in men and women undergoing fertility treatments: A dyadic approach Open
Negative cognitions and affective disturbances may contribute to higher treatment burden in couples seeking-assisted conception. The present study suggests that psychosocial intervention for couples plays a central role and should be integ…
View article: Role of mental health practitioner in infertility clinics: A review on past, present and future directions
Role of mental health practitioner in infertility clinics: A review on past, present and future directions Open
A large body of literature has emerged over the past four decades which highlights the need to address emotional needs in infertility and integrates psychological services within routine fertility care. Evidenced-based guidelines in most c…
View article: Adenomyosis in infertile women: prevalence and the role of 3D ultrasound as a marker of severity of the disease
Adenomyosis in infertile women: prevalence and the role of 3D ultrasound as a marker of severity of the disease Open
View article: Prevalence and predictors of infertility-specific stress in women diagnosed with primary infertility: A clinic-based study
Prevalence and predictors of infertility-specific stress in women diagnosed with primary infertility: A clinic-based study Open
The prevalence of stress among women was 80%. Univariate analysis revealed that predictors of stress were years of marital life, duration of infertility, infertility type, history of gynecological surgery, cycles of ovulation induction wit…
View article: Distress in Infertile Males in Manipal-India: A Clinic Based Study.
Distress in Infertile Males in Manipal-India: A Clinic Based Study. Open
The stress is both a common experience and at times a clinical condition associated with deteriorating mental and physical health in men seeking fertility treatments. As a prerequisite, Indian fertility clinics need to treat stress as an i…