In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of a diet based on Iranian traditional medicine (IRT) on fertility outcomes in women. This study found that IRT improved natural conception rates and in vitro fertility (IVF) pregnancy rates. Some background Over 10% of couples worldwide experience infertility. Genetics, age, diet, and lifestyle...
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In a nutshell This study investigated factors affecting controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) with clomiphene citrate (CC) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). They found that low anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) and high endometrial thickness (EMT) are associated with higher clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) in these women. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether embryo transfer on day 3 or day 4 to 5 was better for patients undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization). This study found that day 3 transfer led to better outcomes compared to transfer on a later day. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility treatment in which eggs are removed from a...
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In a nutshell This study compared two methods to induce ovulation (egg release) in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This study found that letrozole (Femara) and menotropin (Humegon) resulted in similar pregnancy rates, but letrozole had fewer side effects. Some background PCOS is a common cause of infertility in...
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In a nutshell This analysis looked at whether granulocyte colony-stimulating growth factor (G-CSF) can improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. This study found that G-CSF may improve pregnancy rates for women with two or more unsuccessful IVF cycles. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility treatment where eggs...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how common allergies are among couples with infertility. This study found that allergies were common among women with infertility. Some background During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes adjustments to accept the unfamiliar tissue of the fetus. This involves white blood cells, including T...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels are associated with preterm delivery (PTD). They found that higher AMH levels were associated with PTD risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by cysts on the ovaries. This can lead to...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how methods used to prepare the womb lining affect the success of frozen embryo transfers. This study found that mild ovary stimulation was associated with better pregnancy outcomes compared to an artificial cycle. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility treatment where the eggs...
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In a nutshell This analysis compared gonadotropin hormone treatment versus oral drugs for use with intrauterine insemination (IUI). This study found that hormone treatment increased pregnancy rates but also had a higher risk of twins. Some background Ovarian stimulation with IUI is a standard initial treatment for infertility. Ovarian...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the optimal route for estrogen administration to increase endometrial thickness (EMT) in women undergoing assisted reproduction (AR). They found that transdermal (on the skin) estrogen (TE) was associated with higher EMT and better patient satisfaction compared to vaginal estrogen...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if endometrial (uterus lining) scratching (ES) before in vitro fertilization (IVF) improves fertility outcomes in women with recurrent implantation failure. They found that ES improved fertility outcomes in these patients Some background Live birth rates (LBR) with in vitro fertilization (IVF) have increased...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of low dose (LD) growth hormone (GH) for controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in poor responder (PR) patients. They found that LD-GH may improve fertility outcomes in these patients. Some background Controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) is used to help women ovulate. A combination of...
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