Efficacy of dienogest treatment of clinical symptoms of rectovaginal endometriosis.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this prospective, unicentric, cohort study was to evaluate the effect of dienogest use in the therapy of symptomatic endometriosis of rectovaginal septum in patients of fertile age. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, unicentric, cohort study. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brno University Hospital and Masaryk University Medical School, Brno. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective analysis of the group of 32 patients in reproductive age who have previously been diagnosed with endometriosis of rectovaginal septum. These patients were treated conservatively with dienogest 2 mg per day during a 24-week period. Through questionnaires and clinical assessment, we have studied the presence of symptoms like dyspareunia, diffuse pelvic pain, Biberoglu-Behrman(B-B) score assessment and subjective pain perception using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain. Data were collected at the beginning of therapy, after 4, 12 and 24 weeks of dienogest use. RESULTS: Continual use of dienogest during the 24-week period diminishes symptoms of dyspareunia by 62% (p.

The role of mesenchymal-epithelial transition in endometrial function and receptivity.

OBJECTIVE: During reproductive age of a woman, endometrium undergoes frequent stuctural and functional changes. Abilities of regeneration, remodelation and differentiation are precondition of endometrial receptivity and implantation and development of an embryo. These processes are conditioned by mutual transformation between mesenchymal and epithelial fenotype of endometrial cells: epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET). The aim of this study is to present contemporary knowledge of transformation between epithelial and mesenchymal endometrial cells and its influence on human fertility. DESIGN: Review article. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk university and University Hospital Brno; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Faculty of Medicine, Palacky University, Olomouc. METHODS: PubMed was searched for articles in English indexed until February 2019 with terms of „endometrial receptivity“, „embryo implantation“, „endometrial regeneration“, „mesenchymal-epithelial transition/transformation“. RESULTS: It has been proved, that mesenchymal stromal cells participate on regeneration of not only the endometrial stroma, but also of the epithelium. During endometrial decidualisation under influence of ovarian steroids, the MET is under way. Stromal fibroblasts gain the morfological and functional properties of epithelial cells. During implantaion of an embryo, the trofoblast interacts with decidualised endometrium. Epithelial cells transform into mesenchymal (EMT), which mediate the growth of trofoblast. CONCLUSION: Mutual transformation between stromal and epithelial cells in essential for normal function of endometrium and implantation and development of an embryo.

Uterine microbiome and endometrial receptivity.

OBJECTIVE: Structure and correct function of endometrium is necessary for embryo implantation, pregnancy development and childbirth. It is a result of many factors - anatomical and histological structure, hormonal effects and signalling pathways at the molecular genetic level. A little known phenomenon is the presence of microorganisms on the endometrium. Traditionally, the uterine cavity was considered sterile, but new findings have been changing this view fundamentally. The aim of this work is to present new findings on endometrial microbiome and its importance for embryo implantation and development. DESIGN: Review article. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Faculty of Medicine, Palacky University Olomouc. METHODS: PubMed was searched for articles in English indexed until 30th June 2018 with terms of „uterine microbiome analysis“ and „endometrial receptivity“. RESULTS: The vital information on bacterial colonization of endometrium brought new diagnostic methods for their detection based on ribosomal RNA analysis in 16S subunit, which are capable of detection and exact identification of bacteria that cannot be detected by classical cultivation methods. The endometrial microbiome is assumed to modulate the function of endometrial cells and local immunity system, it prevents growth of pathogenic microorganisms by its presence and production of protective substances. CONCLUSION: Endometrial microbiome seems to be important factor of endometrial receptivity.

Correlation between integration of high-risk HPV genome into human DNA detected by molecular combing and the severity of cervical lesions: first results of the EXPL-HPV-002 study.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the EXPL-HPV-002 study is to evaluate the integration of 14 high-risk HPV as a biomarker of the severity and the progression of cervical lesions. Such a „triage biomarker“ would help to reduce the number of unnecessary colposcopies, to avoid over-treatment of lesions that spontaneously regress and to better target the lesions requiring treatment. DESIGN: EXPL-HPV-002 is a prospective, open-label, single arm, GCP study conducted at 2 clinical sites in the Czech Republic. SETTINGS: Investigations centers: Private Gynecology Center, Brno; Gynecological and Obstetrical Clinic, Brno; Genotyping central lab: NRL for Papillomaviruses and polyomaviruses, IHBT, Prague; Histology Central reading: Aeskulab Pathology, Prague; Molecular combing HPV test: Genomic Vision, Bagneux. METHODS: From June 2016 to May 2018, 688 patients aged 25-65, referred to colposcopy after an abnormal Pap-smear, were enrolled in the study. Among them 60% were found HPV high-risk. The study is divided in two phases: 1. a cross-sectional phase using data collected at first visit (colposcopy images ± histology, pap-smear for HPV genotyping and molecular combing) to study the association between HPV integration status versus colposcopy and histology grades; 2. a longitudinal phase using data collected in follow-up visits: cytology at 6, 18 and 30 months and colposcopy ± histology at 12, 24 and 36 months. A pap-smear collected at 12, 24 and 36 months allows to perform genotyping and molecular combing. HPV integration status is analyzed in comparison with the evolution of lesions, viral clearance and HPV genotype. HPV genotyping and molecular combing were performed on pap-smear samples in central laboratories. Histology data were reviewed by central reading. RESULTS: The transversal phase of the study is achieved and shows that the HPV integration into the human DNA, monitored by molecular combing, can significantly differentiate normal subjects from women with cervical lesions or cancer. CONCLUSION: HPV integration into the host genome, monitored by Genomic Visions technology, is a reliable diagnostic biomarker that will greatly help clinicians to improve their medical decision tree.

Operative vaginal deliveries and their impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes - prospective analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of maternal and neonatal outcomes in operative vaginal deliveries in prospective study analysis. DESIGN: Prospective case-control study analysis. SETTING: Prospective analysis of 292 operative vaginal deliveries (VEX, forceps) for the period June 2016 - August 2017 from overall 6056 vaginal deliveries. Type and frequency of maternal and neonatal trauma occurence was observed in connection with using vacuum-assisted delivery and forceps delivery, mainly the cephalohematomas and their complications. Collected data were statistically analysed. RESULTS: In the reported period from overall 6056 deliveries there were 216 vacuumextractions (3.6%) and 72 forceps deliveries (1.2%) performed. Both methods were used in four patients (VEX and forceps). The most frequent trauma in newborns were cephalohematomas. Remarkable cephalohematoma, requiring further observation has occured in 40 newborns (18.5%) after vacuum-assisted delivery and in 5 newborns (6.9%), (p = 0,017) after forceps delivery. Consequential punction of cephalohematoma occured only after vacuumextraction delivery and in 6 newborns (15.0 %). The third degree perineal rupture occured after vacuumextraction in 20 patients (9.3%) and after forceps delivery in 12 patients (16.7%), (p = 0,091). The fourth degree perineal rupture occured only after vacuumextraction and in 1 case (0.5%). CONCLUSION: The vacuumextraction compared with forceps is more likely to be associated with the statistically significant incidence of cephalohematomas and their further treatment. Forceps deliveries compared with vacuumextraction are more likely to be associated with the maternal perineal trauma, but the diference was not statistically significant.

Uterine rupture during pregnancy and delivery: risk factors, symptoms and maternal and neonatal outcomes - restrospective cohort.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze cases of uterine rupture during pregnancy and delivery. To report risk factors, maternal and neonatal outcomes. DESIGN: Restrospective cohort study. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Masaryk University, University Hospital Brno. METHODS: This study used data from medical records of 36 195 labours between 2011-2016 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Masaryk University Hospital Brno. We identified all cases of complete and incomplete uterine rupture diagnosed during pregnancy, delivery and puerperium. We analyzed risk factors, symptoms and signs and maternal and neonatal outcomes. RESULTS: We identified 15 uterine ruptures. Three cases occurred during pregnancy in absence of labour, ten cases in association with delivery, one case during puerperium and one case of uterine rupture was associated with induction of abortion in the 2nd trimester. Eight patients had a previous cesarean section. Other uterine surgery was reported in history of four cases, including myomectomy, perforation of uterine fundus during hysteroscopy, curretage. Three patients had unscarred uterus. Most of the cases presented with abnormal fetal heart rate tracing, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding and hypotension. There were two perinatal deaths associated with uterine rupture and perinatal asphyxia was observed in five infants. No mother died in association with uterine rupture. Estimated blood loss higher than 1000 ml occurred in 11 cases. Three patients underwent hysterectomy. CONCLUSION: Overall prevalence of uterine rupture during pregnancy and delivery was 0,04%, in women with previous cesarean section was 0.2%, in women with unscarred uterus was 0.08. Suspicious fetal heart rate tracing and acute abdominal pain are the most common symptoms. Adverse neonatal outcomes were identified in seven cases.

Bisphenols in the pathology of reproduction.

OBJECTIVE: Bisphenols are one of the most widespread endocrine disruptors that the population of west world countries is exposed to. Objective of this study is to summarize information about influence of bisphenols on reproduction health. DESIGN: Review article, Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno. METHODS: PubMed was searched for articles in English indexed bisphenol and reproduction up to October 2018. RESULTS: Increased levels of bisphenol A and S have been proven in body fluids and tissues. Bisphenol molecules have effect similar to estrogens therefore they influence hormonal regulation and activity of estrogen receptors. Their negative influence on oocyte maturation, spermatogenesis and development of reproductive system has been shown. Bisphenol S, which has replaced bisphenol A, has comparable negative effects on reproduction. CONCLUSION: Bisphenols are widespread endocrine disruptors that could cause severe fertility disorders of men and women.

The role of hormonal therapy in patients with uterine carcinoma.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to describe the role of hormonal therapy in the treatment of malignant uterine tumors, indications, the effect of the treatment and to verify its safety in our study cohort. We also present an overview of recent studies on that topic. DESIGN: Unicentric retrospective observational study and review of recent literature. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Masaryk University, University Hospital Brno. METHODS: The results of recent relevant studies and reviews published in English until December 2017 were used for the review. The publications were searched using the PubMed server. All patients diagnosed in our oncogynecological center between 2010 and 2016 and who were treated hormonally - either in primary therapy or in relapse settings, were included in our study. We were interested in age, BMI, stage of disease, histological type and grade of tumor, occurrence of adverse effects, duration of survival, reasons for choosing hormonal therapy. Medroxyprogesterone-acetate or megestrol-acetate was used in the treatment. RESULTS: Between 2010 and 2016, 415 malignant tumors of the uterus were diagnosed in our oncology center. Recurrence of the disease occurred in 31 patients (8%), on average 16 months after primary treatment. Primary hormonal therapy was used in only 19 patients (5%), mostly because of contraindications of another treatment due to high age, comorbidities or obesity. Median age of patients was 83 years, mean BMI 41, median survival of patients who died was 8 months. Five patients (16%) were treated hormonally for the recurrence. Median survival from diagnosis of recurrence was 20 months. One patient (4%) experienced partial pulmonary embolism. CONCLUSION: Hormonal therapy plays an irreplaceable role in uterine cancer patients, especially in primary non-operable patients, in treatment of a relapse, or in a fertility-sparing procedure. This treatment option is safe, with minimal adverse effects.

[Medroxyprogesteron acetate use to block LH surge in oocyte donor stimulation]. / Vyuzití medroxyprogesteron acetátu k blokáde LH pri stimulaci dárkyní vajícek.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the results of ovarian stimulation with LH surge blockade by medroxyprogesterone acetate or GnRH antagonist in oocytes donors. To present current options of exogenous and endogenous progestins instead of GnRH analogues to block LH surge during ovarian stimulation. DESIGN: Retrospective study of oocyte donor cycles and literature review. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk university and University Hospital Brno. METHODS: Thirteen oocyte donors (26.8 ± 2.5 years old) were stimulated with recFSH and MPA to block the LH surge during January - October 2017. The results were compared to the previous cycle stimulated with recFSH and GnRH antagonist performed during January -December 2016. Wilcoxon´s pair test was used to test the statistics. A literature search of SCOPUS was carried out. RESULTS: In cycles with MPA blockade the average number of oocytes was 14.5 ± 5.1, in cycles with GnRH anta-gonist blockade 12.0 ± 4.5 oocytes (statistical significance p = 0.025). FSH total dose (1611 ± 327 vs. 1565 ± 322 IU), days of stimulation (9.1 ± 0.8 vs. 8.5 ± 0.9) and maximum estradiol levels (5.9 ± 2.1 vs. 6.0 ± 3.0 nmol/l) were not statistically different. Progestins are effective in blocking the LH surge during ovarian stimulation and do not affect the number and quality of collected oocytes or obtained embryos. Their adverse effect on the endometrial receptivity obstructs the embryo implantation in the same cycle. Such protocol requires total freezing and delayed transfer. Progestins can be used in a variety of stimulation protocols - progestin primed follicular phase stimulation, luteal phase stimulation with endogenous progesteron, double stimulation in follicular and luteal phase of the same cycle "duostim" in low responders. CONCLUSION: Eggs donor ovarian stimulation with MPA resulted in more oocytes than stimulation protocol with GnRH antagonist, the total dose of FSH and the length of stimulation were similar. According to current experiences progestins effectively block the LH surge and do not affect the number and quality of collected eggs and obtained embryos. Their use opens new possibilities of ovarian stimulation protocols and their flexibility. Its main constraint is that it requires total freezing and delayed transfer.

Radiofrequency endometrial ablation - new possibility of heavy menstrual bleeding conservative treatment.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of radiofrequency endometrial ablation (RFEA) clinical efficacy in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). DESIGN: Original article. SETTING: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital and Masaryk University Medical School, Brno. METHODS: Study included 20 patients with HMB who had failed hormonal therapy and met the study inclusion criteria. All RFEA procedures were performed in the operating theater in general anesthesia by two experienced surgeons according to a standardized protocol. All RFEA were performed using specific disposable electrodes and radio frequency generator M-3004 (RF Medical Co., South Korea). Study outcomes were evaluated three months post-surgery included percentage of women with amenorrhoea or menstrual bleeding persistence measured by the modified Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) score. Furthermore, chronic pelvic pain intensity assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS), patient satisfaction (Patient Global Impression of Improvement, PGI-I score), and the incidence of complications were evaluated. RESULTS: All RFEAs were performed without operational or technical complications, the average age being operated was 43.0 ± 2.9 years and the operating time did not exceed ten minutes. In the early postoperative follow-up, patients did not require any analgesics and were all released to outpatient care the following day. Percentage of amenorrhea at three months post-treatment was 35.0%, mean PBAC score for women with menstrual bleeding was 1.8 ± 0.6. Patients satisfaction with the treatment was evaluated by 1.6 ± 0.6 on the PGI-I scale and long-term pelvic pain was on average 2.1 ± 0.8 by VAS, which counts an improvement of 31.0%. CONCLUSION: The HMB treatment with RFEA achieves good clinical results in three-month evaluation with objective and also subjective parameters. The technique is suitable for outpatient treatment and is an alternative to hysteroscopy endometrial ablation. Its wider clinical usage is limited by the high cost of the radiofrequency generator and disposable probes. Keywords heavy menstrual bleeding, hysteroscopy, radiofrequency endometrial ablation, amenorrhoea, complication.

[Fertility preserving methods in women with breast cancer before gonadotoxic therapy]. / Zachování fertility u zen s karcinomem prsu pred gonadotoxickou lécbou.

OBJECTIVE: To present current options and own experiences with ovarian stimulation in young women with breast cancer before gonadotoxic therapy. DESIGN: Review article with own experiencies. METHODS: Literary search, analysis of own experiences with complex therapy in women with breast cancer planning pregnancy, definitions of stimulating protocols, using methods of assisted reproduction. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno. RESULTS: Embryo and oocyte cryopreservation are important methods of fertility preservation requiring controlled ovarian stimulation before the start of chemotherapy. Current studies demonstrante effectivenes of this special stimulating protocol and did not find negative side effects such a progression of the breast cancer. Since January 2016 to June 2016 we performed controlled ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval in three patients with breast cancer before chemotherapy. We used short stimulation protocol with recombinant FSH, GnRH agonists and letrozole and retrieved 13, 12 and 9 oocytes. We cryopreserved 8 and 6 embryos, one woman prefered freezing of 12 oocytes. During the stimulation estradiol level did not exceed 1,6 nmol/l. CONCLUSION: Neither the normal nor the cancerous cells in the breast react to the gonadotropins FSH, LH, nor to hCG. Conversely, there is a cellular proliferation and an increase in cancer cell lines with oestrogen receptors with exposure to oestrogen, and it is dose - dependent. The special stimulation protocol with FSH, GnRH agonists and letrozole is effective in gain of efficient amount of gamets with minimal increase of estradiole level. Current study reviews did not find higher risk of progression of breast cancer in association with ovarian stimulation. It is important to respect the recomendation of oncology committee and to effectively suppress the estradiol level.

[Surgical treatment of the female stress urinary incontinence - from needles to mini-slings]. / Chirurgická lécba stresové inkontinence moci u zen - od jehel az k (mini)pásce.

OBJECTIVE: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a clinical problem affecting a large part of female population, its incidence increases with age. Aim of this article is to show the spectrum of surgical procedures which are used to treat SUI, their advantages and limits, and define suitable patients. DESIGN: Review article. SETTING: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics LF OU and University Hospital Ostrava; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics LF MU and University Hospital Brno. METHODS: Systematic literature review using keywords and Medline database with detailed survey results analysis - full-text papers or abstracts published in years 1966-2016. RESULTS: Historical and recent methods of SUI testament are summarized including its effectiveness and complications focused mainly on techniques developed in the last two decades. CONCLUSION: There is a wide spectrum of surgical techniques available for SUI treatment for women and in last twenty years the procedures improved significantly regarding its effectiveness and complication rate. This paper review and summarize these methods, its efficacy, recent indications, advantages and limits. Although none of those techniques is perfect, patients treated by experienced surgeons have significant chance in quality of live improvement.

[External cephalic version of breech fetus after 36 weeks of gestation - evaluation of efectiveness and complications]. / Obrat plodu zevními hmaty z polohy podélné koncem pánevním po 36. týdnu gravidity - hodnocení úspesnosti a komplikací.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of success rate and the safety of external cephalic version after 36 weeks of gestation. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Masaryk University, University Hospital Brno. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of external cephalic version attempts performed on a group of 638 singleton breech pregnancies after 36 weeks gestation in the years 2003-2016 at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Masaryk University, Brno. The effectiveness, number and type of complications, mode of delivery and perinatal result were observed. RESULTS: The effectiveness of external cephalic version from breech to head presentation was 47.8% (305 cases). After a successful external cephalic version 238 patients (78.0%) gave birth vaginally. After unsuccessful cephalic version 130 patients (39.0%) gave birth vaginally. The number of serious complications did not exceed 0,9% and did not affect perinatal outcomes. External cephalic version-related emergency cesarean deliveries occurred in 6 cases (2 placental abruption, 4 abnormal cardiotocography). The fetal outcome was good in all these cases. The death of the fetus in connection with the external version has not occurred in our file. Spontaneous discharge of amniotic fluid within 24 hours after procedure occurred in 5 cases (0.8%). The spontaneous onset of labor within 24 hours of procedure occurred in 5 cases (0.8%). The pH value of a. umbilicalis < 7.00 occurred in 2 cases in the group with a successful external version and in the group with unsuccessful external version in 9 cases. The Apgar score in the 5th minute < 5 was both in the successful and unsuccessful group in 1 case. CONCLUSION: The external cephalic version of the fetus in the case of breech presentation after the 36th week of pregnancy is an effective and safe alternative for women who have a fear of the vaginal breech delivery. Performing the external cephalic version can reduce the rate of elective caesarean sections due to breech presentation at term.

The intracellular concentration of homocysteine and related thiols is negatively correlated to sperm quality after highly effective method of sperm lysis.

The aims of this study were to determine concentrations of total homocysteine, cysteine, cysteinylglycine and glutathione in spermatozoa, seminal fluid and blood plasma and to analyse their relationships with sperm parameters. For this reason, a new highly effective method of spermatozoa lysis was developed, using methanol, freezing and subsequent thawing in ultrasonic bath. An HPLC-FD assay was conducted on thiols concentrations in lysed spermatozoa, seminal fluid and blood plasma. Concentrations of thiols in spermatozoa were significantly lower in men with normozoospermia than in samples with pathological semen parameters. Statistical analysis found significant correlations between thiol concentrations in spermatozoa and semen parameters, while the same analysis with thiol concentrations in seminal fluid was substantially less powerful. Only cysteinylglycine concentrations in seminal fluid significantly correlated with pathological semen parameters. No significant differences or correlations were found with blood plasma concentrations.

[Cesarean section incidence and vaginal birth success rate at term pregnancy after myomectomy]. / Incidence císarského rezu a úspesnost vaginálne vedeného porodu u tehotných po myomektomii.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the incidence of primary and acute cesarean section (CS) and to compare success rate of vaginal delivery. To determine the frequency of maternal complications and evaluation of post-partum condition of the newborn. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, pilot, cohort study. SETTING: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno. METHODS: Analysis of patients with physiologically ongoing singleton pregnancy and term delivery, vertex presentation. Women from the study group (n = 67) underwent myomectomy because of symptomatic, solitary uterine fibroid. Women from the control group (n = 4079) had no history of myomectomy. Analysis was aimed at comparing the incidence of primary and acute CS and comparing success rate of vaginal delivery in both groups and determing the frequency of maternal complications and evaluation of post-partum condition of the newborn. RESULTS: A significantly higher incidence of primary cesarean section was observed in the study group with a history of myomectomy compared to the control group (n = 20, 29.9%; versus n = 396, 9.7 %, p < 0.001). No statistically significant difference in the incidence of acute cesarean section in both groups was recorded (n = 7, 10.4%; versus n = 570, 14.0%, p = 0.079). No statistically significant difference in the success of vaginal delivery in both groups was recorded (n = 40, 85.1%; versus n = 3113, 84.5%, p = 0.079). The excessive blood loss was the most frequent complication in both group (n = 9, 13.4%; versus n = 214, 5.2%, p = 0.057). No statistically significant difference in the incidence of uterine rupture and postpartum hysterectomy was recorded. No maternal or fetal death related to childbirth was observed. CONCLUSION: The history of myomectomy does not increase the incidence of acute cesarean section in the group of strictly selected patients suitable for vaginal birth and has no impact on the success of vaginal delivery. Careful management of labor is a prerequisite for a low risk of maternal complications and good perinatal outcomes.

[Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes in gynecological malignancies]. / Paraneoplastické neurologické syndromy u gynekologických malignit.

OBJECTIVE: The demonstration of life-threatening paraneoplastic syndrome with dominant neurological symptomatology in germinal ovarian malignancy. DESIGN: Literature review with case report. SETTING: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno. METHODS: The review outlines the issue of paraneoplastic syndromes. It describes the etiopathogenesis, the range of clinical symptoms, the diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities, along with a relevant case study which focuses on the paraneoplastic neurological symptoms in malignant germinal ovarian tumor. CONCLUSION: Although paraneoplastic symptomatology is rather rare, it constitutes an important part of the clinical picture of malignant tumors. In a number of cases, the paraneoplastic neurological syndrome (PNNS) symptoms precede the actual tumor diagnosis. The awareness of this connection can thus be important in early diagnostics, which in turn can significantly affect a patients prognosis. Another important benefit of familiarity with the symptoms of neurological paraneoplasia is the fact that some PNNS are associated with specific tumors. Interdisciplinary cooperation is necessary in the case of PNNS for early tumor diagnostics. Treatment of the primary tumor is the key in diagnosed malignancies. With effective oncological treatment, adequate regression of paraneoplastic symptoms can be observed.

[Current issues of reproductive medicine in the Czech Republic]. / Soucasná témata reprodukcní medicíny v Ceské republice.

INTRODUCTION: During the 25th symposium of assisted reproduction in Brno was lunch time organised as the lunch table discussion on the selected topics of assisted reproduction. More than 150 specialists reviewed themes related to gynecology and embryology.Discussed topics: Lunch table discussion covered the following topics: (1) Cross-border health care in assisted reproduction; (2) Indication for PGS (preimplantation genetic screening) in the context of actual information; (3) Does ovarian stimulation belong to the ambulance of registering gynecologists? (4) Therapy with clomifen - only for IVF specialists? (5) How and with whom should psychological support be directed during IVF? (6) Stimulation in women with low ovarian reserve; (7) Is basic semen analyses sufficient? (8) Time-lapse systems as relevant markers of embryonic development; (9) How to be oriented with choices of media and consumables in the IVF lab, and (10) "Freeze All" - is this new trend in cryopreservation suitable for all? CONCLUSIONS: Panel conclusions were presented during the afternoon session, which had great attendance, featured lively commentary, and produced some definitive consensus. Certain issues remained inconclusive, and these matters will be the subject of further discussion in the future. Specific summation of all deductions is presented in this paper.

[Efficacy of surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence with mini-invasive single incision sling]. / Výsledky operacní lécby stresové inkontinence moci mini-invazivní transobturatorní páskou z jedné inc.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence by the single incision sling Ophira (Promedon). DESIGN: Prospective observational study. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno, Brno. METHODS: Patients with confirmed urodynamic stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were included in the study. Patients with urgent urinary incontinence or mixed incontinence with predominance of urgent folder, patients with insufficiency of internal sphincter of the urethra and pelvic organ prolapse, as well as after previous surgical treatment, patients with pelvic organ prolapse or with other serious pathology of organs of small pelvis were excluded. All patients included in the study received single incision sling (SIS) Ophira (Promedon). The length of the surgery and blood loss and complication was observed. Postoperative observation one year after the treatment was set and evaluated objective and subjective parameters of SUI. RESULTS: In the study were 138 patients examined, total of 45 (34.8%) were included. Postoperative observation completed 44 (97.7%) patients. Mean age was 62.3 years. The mean follow-up was 12.9 months, when 40 patients (90.9%) had a negative cough standardized test (CST). Total of 41 patients (93.1%) evaluated the operation as a major improvement by using a questionnaire Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I). Quality of life scores were evaluated by International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Before the surgery ranged from 14.8 ± 2.5 points, after the surgery 3.3 ± 2.0 which is an improvement of 11.5 ± 3.1 points. There weren't serious perioperative and postoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Our results are comparable with literary data and are correlated with other studies evaluating the effectiveness of other types of SIS. The method seems to be safe and efficient enough. Observing the group of patients will be continued in order to assess the short- and long-term results.

[Histological types of uterine fibroids in reproductive age and postmenopausal women]. / Histologické typy delozních myomu u pacientek v reprodukcním veku a postmenopauze.

OBJECTIVE: To review the incidence of histologic variants of uterine fibroids of patients in reproductive age and postmenopause. Analysis of potential relations between histological fibroids variants and hormonal activity of the patient. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis. SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 2,397 women who underwent myomectomy or hysterectomy at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno in years 2008-2014. According to input criteria - age of patients between 18-65 years, ultrasound confirmed uterine fibroid. Exclusion criteria was irregular menstrual cycle, hormonal therapy in history or hysterectomy performed for tumors of the small pelvis or for cancer of the uterus or cervix.Group A consisted of 235 patients with regular menstrual cycles, between ages 18-40. Myomectomy was chosen for these patients.Group B consisted of 433 postmenopausal patients between ages 50-65. Laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy was performed to these patients. RESULTS: A statistically significant difference was observed in the occurrence of epithelioid type of leiomyoma between women age groups 18-40 and 50-65. In the group of postmenopausal women four malignant forms of leiomyoma were recorded, which were not statistically relevant. CONCLUSION: After evaluating statistical analysis it was found, that there is a statistically significant difference in epithelioid type of uterine leiomyoma. Four patients were detected malignant variant of leiomyoma - leiomyosarcoma in the group of postmenopausal women.

[Surrogacy, yes or no? Case report]. / Surogace, ano ci ne? Kazuistika.

OBJECTIVE: Case study of surrogacy which did not come up to client-couple´s expectation. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Uherske Hradiste Hospital a. s., Uherske Hradiste. METHODOLOGY: Description of the case, case study. CONCLUSION: In the Czech Republic, missing legislation when subject matter is surrogacy does not allow to make a complex legal contract. This fact causes legal uncertainty to all participants. Irresponsible approach of doctors, surrogate mother, client-couple, and in the upshot care of disabled child at government expense can be results.