Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Corpus luteum function in ectopic pregnancy.

A Milwidsky, S Segal, M Menashe

    International Journal of Fertility
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Combined ultrasound imaging and hydrolocalization technique for accurate placement of perineural catheters.

    British journal of anaesthesia·2011
    Same author

    Fertility after the demonstration of intravasation during hysterosalpingography.

    International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2010
    Same author

    Blood mononuclear cell gene expression signature of postpartum depression.

    Molecular psychiatry·2009
    Same author

    Misconceptions about oral contraception pills among adolescents and physicians.

    Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2007
    Same author

    Prevention of perioperative venous thromboembolism and coronary events: differential responsiveness to an intervention program to improve guidelines adherence.

    International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care·2005
    Same author

    Transient intracardiac thrombi in amniotic fluid embolism.

    BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2004
    Same journal

    Confidentiality and American semen donors.

    International journal of fertility·1993
    Same journal

    Trichosanthin as an abortifacient for terminating early pregnancy in mice.

    International journal of fertility·1993
    Same journal

    Hormonal and immunologic methods in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with benign ovarian tumors and endometriotic cysts.

    International journal of fertility·1993
    Same journal

    A decade of experience with transdermal estrogen replacement therapy: overview of key pharmacologic and clinical findings.

    International journal of fertility·1993
    Same journal

    Homologous artificial insemination (AIH) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) in Roman Catholicism and Halakhic Judaism.

    International journal of fertility·1993
    Same journal

    Auto-immunity to spermatozoa and quality of semen in men with spinal cord injury.

    International journal of fertility·1993
    See all related articles

    Serum hormone levels, including beta HCG and progesterone, are significantly lower in ectopic pregnancies compared to normal intrauterine pregnancies. This suggests a normal feto-placental unit is crucial for corpus luteum function.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Endocrinology
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Clinical Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Ectopic pregnancy poses significant risks to maternal health.
    • Understanding the hormonal milieu in early pregnancy is critical for diagnosis.
    • The role of specific hormones in maintaining early pregnancy is complex.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare serum levels of beta HCG, progesterone, and 17 alpha hydroxy progesterone in ectopic pregnancies versus normal intrauterine pregnancies.
    • To investigate potential correlations between these hormone levels in ectopic pregnancy.
    • To evaluate the impact of hormonal profiles on corpus luteum function in early pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum samples were collected from patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and normal intrauterine pregnancy.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Hormone levels (beta HCG, progesterone, 17 alpha hydroxy progesterone) were quantified.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare groups and assess correlations.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly lower serum beta HCG, progesterone, and 17 alpha hydroxy progesterone levels were observed in ectopic pregnancies compared to normal intrauterine pregnancies of similar gestational age.
    • No significant correlation was found between serum beta HCG and 17 alpha hydroxy progesterone.
    • No significant correlation was found between serum progesterone and 17 alpha hydroxy progesterone.

    Conclusions:

    • The hormonal profile in ectopic pregnancy differs significantly from normal intrauterine pregnancy.
    • The findings support the hypothesis that a healthy feto-placental unit is essential for preserving corpus luteum function.
    • These hormonal markers may aid in the diagnosis and understanding of ectopic pregnancy pathophysiology.