In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of a combination of palm (Phoenix dactylifera) pollen and black seed (Nigella sativa) pollen on male sex hormones (testosterone) and sperm parameters in infertile men. The data showed that a combination of palm pollen and black seed pollen significantly increased the testosterone levels and sperm parameters...
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Evaluating the effect of varicocele repair on sperm parameters in infertile men.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of varicocele repair (VR) on sperm parameters in infertile men with clinical varicocele. The data showed that VR significantly increased the total sperm count, sperm motility (movement), morphology (shape), and concentration in these men. Some background Male infertility can be caused by a number of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol for infertile patients with different ovarian reserve functions.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol for infertile patients with different ovarian reserve functions. The data showed that PPOS is an effective ovarian stimulation protocol and is beneficial for these patients. Some background Many couples with infertility opt to use assisted...
Read MoreComparing the effectiveness of different intrauterine interventions for women with two or more implantation failures.
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of different intrauterine interventions for women with two or more implantation failures. The data showed that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was the most effective intrauterine intervention in improving pregnancy outcomes in these women. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a widely used...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of letrozole/gonadotropin protocol in infertile women with PCOS
In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness of letrozole (Femara)/gonadotropin combination to letrozole alone in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The study found that the combination of letrozole/gonadotropin was more effective than letrozole alone in these women. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome or...
Read MoreEvaluating the outcomes between in vitro fertilization (IVF) and non-IVF treatment after conservative surgery of advanced endometriosis in patients with a good Endometriosis Fertility Index score.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes between in vitro fertilization (IVF) and non-IVF treatment after conservative surgery of advanced endometriosis (EM) in patients with a good Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) score. The data showed that both IVF and non-IVF treatments showed similar clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in these...
Read MoreEvaluating whether there is an association between fertility treatments and the risk of breast cancer in women with a family history of breast cancer or with BRCA mutations.
In a nutshell This study evaluated whether fertility treatments increase the risk of breast cancer (BC) in women with a family history of BC or with BRCA mutations. The data showed that fertility treatments did not significantly increase the risk of BC in these women. Some background Treatment for infertility has become common, as people delay...
Read MoreComparing the effects of acupuncture combined with metformin versus metformin alone on pregnancy rate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of acupuncture combined with metformin (Glucophage) versus metformin alone on pregnancy rate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The data showed that acupuncture combined with metformin improved the pregnancy rate, ovulation rate, and insulin resistance compared with metformin treatment alone in...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of a luteinizing hormone-based modified GnRH antagonist protocol in patients with normal ovarian response undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a luteinizing hormone (LH)-based modified gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist protocol in patients with normal ovarian response undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The data showed that the LH-based modified GnRH antagonist protocol was more...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of injections of autologous endometrial cells and platelet-rich plasma in infertile patients with a thin uterine lining
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of injections of autologous endometrial cells (AEC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in infertile women with a thin endometrium (uterine lining). The study found that PRP injections and injections of AEC suspended in PRP improved the cells and thickness of the endometrium. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of two consecutive cycles of single embryo transfer versus one cycle of double embryo transfer in infertile women.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of two consecutive cycles of single embryo transfer (SET) versus one cycle of double embryo transfer (DET) in infertile women. The data showed that two consecutive cycles of SET significantly reduced the rate of multiple births, improved the maternal and neonatal side effects, and showed a...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of metformin and exenatide on pregnancy rate and pregnancy outcomes in overweight or obese infertile women with PCOS.
In a nutshell This study compared the effects of metformin (Glucophage) and exenatide (Byetta) on pregnancy rate and pregnancy outcomes in overweight or obese infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The data showed that 12 weeks of exenatide treatment before pregnancy improved spontaneous pregnancy in these women. Some background...
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