In a nutshell This review looked at whether intrauterine insemination (IUI) improves pregnancy rates in couples with unexplained infertility. It found that IUI benefits couples with a low predicted chance of natural conception. Some background For one-quarter of couples with infertility, there is no clear cause. IUI is a treatment option for couples...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of vitamins and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on male infertility. It found that vitamins plus TCM improved sperm quality and pregnancy rates more than vitamins alone. Some background Worldwide, male infertility is involved in half of the infertility cases. Sperm are vulnerable to oxidation, which...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if the time of collection (ToC) affects semen parameters in men with infertility. They found that motile sperm count (sperm that move normally; MSC) was higher in semen collected in the evening than in the morning. Some background Male infertility (MI) affects roughly half of infertile couples. There...
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In a nutshell This study compared natural cycle versus hormone replacement in vitro fertilization (IVF) for infertile women with regular menstrual cycles. It found that natural cycle IVF led to higher birth rates. Some background Frozen embryo IVF is a treatment for infertility in which eggs are removed from the woman and fertilized. The embryo(s) are...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) measuring is useful in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). They found that pregnancy rates with AMH-COS were similar to standard COS (sCOS). Some background Controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) is the first step in assisted reproduction (AR). COS is performed to retrieve...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) improves pregnancy outcomes after frozen embryo transfer (FET). They found that hCG treatment may improve ongoing pregnancy rates (OPR) after FET. Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) involves a number of steps. Eggs are harvested from the woman. In vitro...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether group mindfulness sessions reduced depression in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found women who received 8 sessions of mindfulness training had less depression afterward. Some background Infertility affects over 10% of couples worldwide. Infertility is emotionally challenging. There...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether couples who had repeated miscarriages or lack of implantation were more likely to have embryos with an unusual number of chromosomes (aneuploidy). It found that couples with repeated past miscarriages were more likely to have aneuploid embryos. Some background When eggs and sperm form, pairs of chromosomes...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if vitamin C prevents sperm DNA damage (SDD) in men of couples with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). They found that SDD and sperm quality were improved after vitamin C treatment. Some background Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects many couples. The cause of RPL is often unclear. Some studies suggest...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if intrauterine insemination (IUI) is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes in women with a low ovarian reserve. They found that pregnancy outcomes after IUI were similar in women with normal and low ovarian reserve. Some background Infertility can have many causes. One cause is a low ovarian...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if endometrial thickness (EMT) is associated with neonatal outcomes after fresh embryo transfer (Fr-ET). They found that a low EMT was associated with the risk of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants. Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) is used to treat infertility. Procedures like in vitro...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if weight loss intervention (WLI) improves fertility in obese women with infertility. They found that WLI had a slight improvement in pregnancy rate, but was also associated with miscarriage risk. Some background Obesity is an increasing problem worldwide. It has negative effects on general health. It is also...
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