In a nutshell This study looked at adding vitamin D for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who were overweight and being treated with clomiphene citrate (Clomid). It found that vitamin D increased ovulation and pregnancy rates for these patients. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition of women of...
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In a nutshell This study looked at stress and cortisol levels in couples using in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive technologies. It found that women who became pregnant had higher cortisol levels, while the stress and cortisol levels of male partners were not related to pregnancy. Some background Infertility can be a long and stressful...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether an antioxidant multi-nutrient supplement can improve male infertility. It found that the supplement improved sperm quality and pregnancy rates in couples with male infertility. Some background Male infertility is a factor in half of the infertility cases. For over 40% of men with infertility, there is no...
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In a nutshell This study compared mild ovarian stimulation (OS) to conventional OS for women with a poor ovarian response (POR) who were undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that conventional OS resulted in more embryos, but the live birth rate after IVF was the same for both types of stimulation. Some background IVF is an...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This review looked at whether progesterone supplements reduce miscarriage in women who have bleeding during pregnancy. It found that oral progesterone pills reduced miscarriage in these women. Some background Miscarriage is a concern for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive. Bleeding, pain or cramping during early pregnancy is a...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at whether body weight in women affects the outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that women of normal weight had higher birth rates than women who were underweight or obese. Some background Weight affects many aspects of the body, including fertility. Women who are underweight may stop ovulating. Obesity...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if smoking in the father before conception is associated with birth defects (BD) in the child. They found that smoking in the father may be associated with BDs including heart disease. Some background Smoking is a known cause of birth defects (BDs). Women that smoke during pregnancy are more likely...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if chromosomal abnormalities (CA) are associated with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). They found that RPL was associated with higher CA rates in women under 35. Some background Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is when a woman has 2 or more miscarriages. In many cases the cause of RPL is unclear. This is called...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effect of myo-inositol (MI) vaginal suppositories (VS) on sperm motility (SM; movement) in the vagina and fertility outcomes. They found that MI-VS improves SM. Some background Male infertility is a leading cause of infertility. MI is diagnosed by measuring sperm parameters. These...
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In a nutshell This trial looked at whether antioxidant supplements improve male infertility. It found that antioxidants did not improve semen parameters, natural conception, or birth rates. Some background Male infertility is the sole cause of 20-30% of infertility cases and contributes to half of the cases. Male infertility may be caused by sperm...
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In a nutshell This review looked at whether ginseng improves sperm quality. It found that ginseng may improve sperm quality. Some background Infertility affects over 10% of couples, and half of infertility cases involve male infertility. Male infertility can occur when sperm quality is low. There may be few sperm, the sperm may move...
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In a nutshell This study looked at anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress in women following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. It found that over a quarter of women experienced mental health complications and that many still had symptoms nine months after the pregnancy loss. Some background Over 10% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage or...
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