In a nutshell This paper compared ultrasound carried out through the abdomen (transabdominal) with ultrasound carried out through the vagina (transvaginal) for women undergoing embryo transfer. Authors concluded that transvaginal ultrasound was associated with less discomfort than transabdominal ultrasound. Transvaginal ultrasound also allowed for...
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Does dietary coenzyme Q10 affect semen quality in subfertile men?
In a nutshell This study investigated whether there was an association between coenzyme Q10 intake from food and semen quality in subfertile men. This study concluded that the levels of CoQ10 taken in from food do not affect semen parameters. Some background Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an anti-oxidant that is obtained through the diet and is also...
Read MoreChinese herbal medicine for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
In a nutshell This review examined whether Chinese herbal medicine was beneficial for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Authors reported no evidence that Chinese herbal medicine improves pregnancy rates among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) occurs when many cysts grow in the ovaries....
Read MoreDo benign growths around the uterus affect pregnancy outcomes in unexplained infertility?
In a nutshell This paper studied whether uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy outcomes following ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination. Authors reported no differences in live birth rates in women with fibroids and those without fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths around the uterus. Studies have been...
Read MoreDo benign growths around the uterus affect pregnancy outcomes in unexplained infertility?
In a nutshell This paper studied whether uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy outcomes following ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination. Authors reported no differences in live birth rates in women with fibroids and those without fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths around the uterus. Studies have been...
Read More9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Infertility and IVF
Learning about “the birds and the bees” may be the way your parents described getting pregnant but it’s a lot more complicated than you think. And for many couples, trying to have a baby is a result of science and technology that has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. In 2015, 3,978,497 babies were born in the US and...
Read MoreDoes chronic pelvic inflammatory disease affect ovarian reserve?
In a nutshell This paper studied the effects of blocked fallopian tubes, a symptom of chronic pelvic inflammation, on ovarian reserve (a measure of the supply of eggs). The authors reported that women with blocked fallopian tubes had lower levels of anti-Mullerian hormone, suggesting a reduced ovarian reserve. Some background Pelvic inflammatory...
Read MoreExamining dietary patterns in patients with PCOS
In a nutshell This paper studied dietary patterns in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The authors concluded that women who followed a healthy diet were more likely to have an ongoing pregnancy. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition whereby cysts form in the ovaries. This can affect ovary function and...
Read MoreEffect of endometrioma on IVF
In a nutshell This paper studied how endometriosis and surgery can affect outcomes in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Based on current evidence, individualized care should be given to patients. Some background Endometriosis is a condition where the inner tissue of the uterus (endometrium), grows in other places. Endometrial...
Read MoreEctopic pregnancy risk is increased for women with a low ovarian reserve
In a nutshell This paper studied the rates of ectopic pregnancy after IVF in women with decreased ovarian reserve. The study concluded that women with a low ovarian reserve were more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy. Some background Ectopic pregnancy refers to when the embryo attaches to somewhere other than the uterus. It occurs in 1 to...
Read MoreUse of hormone therapy before IVF in women with adenomyosis
In a nutshell This paper compared pregnancy rates in women with adenomyosis undergoing in-vivo fertilization. Authors reported higher pregnancy rates among women who underwent frozen-thawed embryo transfer with GnRH than women who underwent fresh embryo transfer with GnRH. Some background Adenomyosis is a disease where the inner layer of the...
Read MoreIs berberine (a type of herbal remedy) beneficial for polycystic ovary syndrome?
In a nutshell This paper studied whether a combination of berberine and letrozole (Femara) improves birth rates compared to either one alone in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers reported no significant benefit in fertility outcomes when berberine and letrozole were combined. Some background Polycystic...
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