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  1. Fulltext The Scenario of Adoption and Foster Care in Relation to the Reproductive Medicine Practice in Asia
    Shiraishi E, Takae S, Faizal AM, Sugimoto K, Okamoto A, Suzuki N
    Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 03 26;18(7).
    PMID: 33810525 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073466
    In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a hallmark of reproductive medicine. However, the inconclusive outcome leads to marital disharmonies; thus, the choices of gamete donation and surrogacy (GD/S) are often offered. In restricted countries, the child-rearing choice through foster/adoption care is promising, but the uptake remains low. We explore the current reproductive services and adoption scenarios in Asian countries to delineate this issue. The web and literature search using PubMed and Ichushi was conducted in Japanese and English using the keywords "adoption", "foster care", "reproductive medicine", including the interview with the respective Asian clinicians. We found that an established adoption system was seen in China, Malaysia, and the Philippines, mainly due to the restriction of GD/S. Although GD/S were allowed in Thailand, Singapore, and India, the different local affordability of IVF cost led to various adoption system scenarios. Nevertheless, the country's economic aspect does influence the establishment of adoption care, mainly due to financial support from local government. Otherwise, the significant barrier was the cultural/religious background leading to low adoption rates. We concluded that the adoption option should always be highlighted as an alternative strategy as it synergistically contributes to children's and infertile couples' welfare.
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  2. Advocacy and IEC strategies. Getting the most from the experience of others in promoting adolescent reproductive and sexual health
    Adolesc Educ Newsl, 1999 Dec;2(2):2.
    PMID: 12158254
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  3. Promotion of adolescent reproductive health and healthy living. Malaysia
    Adolesc Educ Newsl, 1999 Dec;2(2):10.
    PMID: 12158246
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  4. Developing IEC prototypes for adolescents. IEC workshop
    JOICFP News, 1997 Jan.
    PMID: 12292051
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  5. Effective IEC approaches for Asia. IEC evaluation workshop
    JOICFP News, 1996 Feb.
    PMID: 12290712
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  6. Using the OHP to reach young people. IEC workshop
    JOICFP News, 1997 Jan.
    PMID: 12292050
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  7. Available, accessible and affordable. Malaysia. The Hague Forum
    Ismail PZ
    Integration, 1999.
    PMID: 12322184
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  8. Reaching out to adolescents
    JOICFP News, 1997 Oct.
    PMID: 12292743
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  9. Grassroots women have their say. Programme
    Arrows Change, 1997 Aug;3(2):4-5.
    PMID: 12348425
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  10. Four perspectives of women's health. Workshop participants talk about women's health issues in four countries. [Malaysia]
    Kaur P
    JOICFP News, 1994 Jan.
    PMID: 12318571
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  11. Highlights of session presentations. TSS / CST population IEC meeting
    Popul Educ Asia Pac Newsl Forum, 1995.
    PMID: 12288741
    PIP: The great deal of documentation which was prepared for the recent TSS/CST Population IEC (information, education, and communication) meeting from research, field experiments, and action projects will be useful to TSS/CST advisors and individual countries undertaking IEC and population education work. This article summarizes the 12 sessions held during the open forum. To illustrate some of the latest trends in population and health communication, the "enter-educate" approach and use of the interactive computer software called SCOPE (Strategic Communication Planning and Evaluation) were discussed. Next, ways in which to apply research effectively in IEC and population education were considered. Examples were provided of 1) a workshop methodology used to help a multidisciplinary group design a problem-solving communication strategy in Malaysia and Dominica; 2) the counseling training evaluation technique based on the GATHER (greet, ask, tell, help, explain, and return for follow-up) model; and 3) four types of evaluation of population education in schools. The third session was concerned with the program approach used in IEC and population education. Session 4 dealt with the implication of UNFPA support to family planning (FP) IEC. Counseling skills training and interpersonal communication were next on the agenda, followed by a consideration of how knowledge and policies are applied in the area of youth. The seventh session concentrated on ways to involve men in FP and reproductive health and included a discussion of a case study on the attitude and behavior of men with regard to FP which had IEC implications. The next session described the need to reconceptualize population education and what such a reconceptualization would entail. Session 9 was devoted to a consideration of gender issues and the education of girls. The tenth session covered the use of participatory approaches and community involvement in population communication programs. Innovative methodologies for school-based population education were described next, and the last session was concerned with new information technologies such as navigating the Internet and using new software for establishing databases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine*
  12. Fulltext Insights into an Award-Winning Summer Internship Program: The First Six Years
    Kashou A, Durairajanayagam D, Agarwal A
    World J Mens Health, 2016 Apr;34(1):9-19.
    PMID: 27169124 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2016.34.1.9
    Since its inception in 2008, the American Center for Reproductive Medicine's summer internship program in reproductive research and writing has trained 114 students from 23 states within the United States and 10 countries worldwide. Its fundamental goal is to inspire pre-medical and medical students to embrace a career as a physician-scientist. During this intensive course, established scientists and clinicians train interns in the essential principles and fundamental concepts of bench research and scientific writing. Over the first six years (2008~2013), interns have collectively published 98 research articles and performed 12 bench research projects on current and emerging topics in reproductive medicine. Interns have also developed and honed valuable soft skills including time management, communication and presentation skills, as well as life values, which all enhance personal and professional satisfaction. Program graduates are able to recognize the value of medical research and its potential to impact patient care and gain insight into their own career pathway. Between 2011 and 2014, the internship program was thrice awarded a Scholarship in Teaching Award by Case Western Reserve School of Medicine for its innovative teaching approach and positive impact on medical education and student careers. This report highlights the demographics, logistics, implementation, feedback, and results of the first six years of the American Center for Reproductive Medicine's summer internship program at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH, USA). This may be helpful to other research and academic institutions considering implementing a similar program. In addition, it creates awareness among potential physician-scientists of what the world of research has to offer in both scientific writing and bench research. Finally, it may stimulate further discussion regarding narrowing the gap between physicians and scientists and refinement of the current program.
    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine
  13. Fulltext Ultrasound guidance versus the blind method for intrauterine catheter insemination: A randomized controlled trial
    Mubarak S, Yusoff NH, Adnan TH
    Clin Exp Reprod Med, 2019 Jun;46(2):87-94.
    PMID: 31181876 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2019.46.2.87
    OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study was to compare clinical pregnancy rates in intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment cycles with transabdominal ultrasound guidance during intrauterine catheter insemination (US-IUI) versus the "blind method" IUI without ultrasound guidance (BM-IUI). The secondary objective was to compare whether US-IUI had better patient tolerability and whether US-IUI made the insemination procedure easier for the clinician to perform compared to BM-IUI.

    METHODS: This was a randomized controlled trial done at the Reproductive Medicine Unit of General Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We included women aged between 25 and 40 years who underwent an IUI treatment cycle with follicle-stimulating hormone injections for controlled ovarian stimulation.

    RESULTS: A total of 130 patients were recruited for our study. The US-IUI group had 70 patients and the BM-IUI group had 60 patients. The clinical pregnancy rate was 10% in both groups (p> 0.995) and there were no significant difference between the groups for patient tolerability assessed by scores on a pain visual analog scale (p= 0.175) or level of difficulty for the clinician (p> 0.995). The multivariate analysis further showed no significant increase in the clinical pregnancy rate (adjusted odds ratio, 1.07; 95% confidence interval, 0.85-1.34; p= 0.558) in the US-IUI group compared to the BM-IUI group even after adjusting for potential covariates.

    CONCLUSION: The conventional blind method for intrauterine catheter insemination is recommended for patients undergoing IUI treatment. The use of ultrasound during the insemination procedure increased the need for trained personnel to perform ultrasonography and increased the cost, but added no extra benefits for patients or clinicians.

    Matched MeSH terms: Reproductive Medicine
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