Comparative cross-sectional study on sexual function of couples during pregnancy: Assisted reproductive techniques versus spontaneous conceptions.

This study aims to compare the sexual functions of couples undergoing assisted reproductive techniques (ART) with those conceiving spontaneously during pregnancy. A total of 102 couples participated in this cross-sectional study, with 68 couples in the spontaneous conception group and 34 couples in the ART group. Data collection was conducted face-to-face in the antenatal clinic using separate "Descriptive Information Form" for women and men, "Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)" for women, and "Libido Scoring System (LSS)" for men. Descriptive statistical methods, Chi-square and Fisher exact tests, t-test, and Pearson correlation test were used for data analysis. It was observed that the mean FSFI total scores of women who conceived spontaneously and through ART during pregnancy were at a good level (≥30), while the mean LSS scores of their partners were at a moderate level (5-7). No statistically significant distinction existed among the groups. Further research is advisable by adjusting the sample selection criteria, such as gravida, duration of ART treatment, and gestational age.

Cette étude vise à comparer les fonctions sexuelles des couples soumis à des techniques de procréation assistée (ART) avec ceux qui conçoivent spontanément pendant la grossesse. Au total, 102 couples ont participé à cette étude transversale, dont 68 couples dans le groupe conception spontanée et 34 couples dans le groupe ART. La collecte de données a été réalisée en face-à-face dans la clinique prénatale en utilisant un « formulaire d'informations descriptives ¼ distinct pour les femmes et les hommes, un « indice de fonction sexuelle féminine (FSFI) ¼ pour les femmes et un « système de notation de la libido (LSS) ¼ pour les hommes. Des méthodes statistiques descriptives, les tests exacts du chi carré et de Fisher, le test t et le test de corrélation de Pearson ont été utilisés pour l'analyse des données. Il a été observé que les scores totaux moyens FSFI des femmes ayant conçu spontanément et par TAR pendant la grossesse étaient à un bon niveau (≥30), tandis que les scores moyens LSS de leurs partenaires étaient à un niveau modéré (5-7). Aucune distinction statistiquement significative n'existait entre les groupes. Des recherches plus approfondies sont recommandées en ajustant les critères de sélection des échantillons, tels que la gravité, la durée du traitement ART et l'âge gestationnel.

Fetal Biometric Parameter Reference Charts of a Central Anatolian Turkish Population.

PURPOSE: The assessment of fetal biometry using ultrasound provides accurate pregnancy dating and also screening of fetal growth. Fetal biometry, which is common practice in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, is fetal morphometry, which involves taking measurements of the different anatomical body parts. These fetal dimensions vary on ethnicity. The aim of this study is to demonstrate fetal biometric parameters measurement results of the Central Anatolia Turkish population with detailed percentile tables and graphs to screen fetal growth more accurately. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed on a total of 1132 fetuses (47% girl, and 53% boy) between 15 and 40 weeks of gestation. Biparietal diameter (BPD), head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC), and femur length (FL) measurements are performed in a standardized manner every gestational week. BPD and HC were measured at the level of the thalami on the horizontal plane of the fetal head. HC was measured using the ellipse method. AC measurement was taken at the circular cross-section of the upper fetal abdomen. FL was measured along with the ossified diaphysis of the femur. All measurements were taken in millimeters. RESULTS: Pregnant women's mean age was 27.58 (17-43), and the mean body mass index was 27.68 (15.06-50.78) as demographic data. 38.13% of women had their first, 29.74% had their second, and 32.13% had three or more gestations within our study. Percentile data of fetuses for each parameter (BPD, HC, AC, and FL) and for each week were shown as tables and percentile graphics. Fetal 50th percentile measurements were compared between our study and other studies from different countries. The Kruskal-Wallis test results showed that BPD (p = 0.827), HC (p = 0.808), AC (p = 0.846), and FL (p = 0.725) values have a statistically similar mean in all studies. Hierarchical cluster analysis results showed that our results for BPD, HC, AC, and FL percentile curves have been found closer to Italian population results. However, our results were statistically different from Asian, Nigerian, non-Hispanic American, and Brazilian populations for each of the different parameters. CONCLUSION: The specialization of fetal biometric charts for a particular population can ensure a more accurate assessment of fetal growth rate. We showed fetal biometric percentile tables and graphics of the Central Anatolian Turkish population in this study. These results may provide a valuable contribution to obstetrical practice. Further studies can be conducted in different regions of Turkiye, thus comparisons could be possible over the country.