In a nutshell This study looked at genetic testing prior to implantation in women over 37 undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that in couples that chose genetic testing, the miscarriage rate was much lower, and the overall likelihood of a live birth was similar. Some background When sperm and eggs develop, the number of DNA chromosomes...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if stress levels in women are associated with time-to-pregnancy (TTP). They found that patients with higher stress levels had a longer TTP. Some background Infertility is an increasingly common condition. The cause of infertility is not always clear. Some studies suggest that stress may play a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of micronutrient supplementation (MNS) on female fertility. They found that MNS may improve female fertility. Some background Infertility is an increasingly common problem worldwide. In many cases, the cause of infertility cannot be explained. Factors like diet may play a role in unexplained...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This review article looked at the effect of antioxidant supplements on male fertility. Low-quality evidence suggests supplements improve birth rates among the male partners of couples with low fertility. Some background Male infertility contributes to 40 – 50% of infertility cases. One of the causes of male infertility is oxidative...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of obesity on sperm quality and erectile dysfunction (ED) among men in infertile couples. They found obese men had lower sperm quality and were more likely to have ED. Some background Obesity has many effects on the body, including changing hormone levels, increasing the temperature of the scrotum in men,...
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In a nutshell This review article looked at studies of environmental contaminants and their effects on fertility. It found that male and female fertility is negatively affected by several environmental chemicals and pollutants. Some background People are exposed to a variety of environmental contaminants in daily life. For example, 99% of urine...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed studies linking diet and male fertility. The authors found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, beans, nuts, and whole grains are associated with good sperm quality. Some background 15% of couples worldwide are affected by infertility. 40 – 50% of these cases are due to male infertility. Among all...
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In a nutshell This study examined if sperm quality was associated with lifestyle characteristics influenced by men’s obese partners in couples experiencing infertility. The authors found that lifestyle was influenced by men’s partners and this altered some measurements of sperm quality. Some background Infertility affects many...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of emotional distress during in vitro fertilization (IVF) on sleep quality. They found that anxiety was a predictor of poor sleep quality in women undergoing IVF. Some background Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) are used to treat infertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an ART....
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In a nutshell This study investigated if urinary levels of antimicrobials (AMCs) are associated with the ability to conceive (fecundability; FCD). They found that higher AMC concentrations in the urine of women were associated with reduced FCD. Some background Infertility is an increasing problem worldwide. In many cases the cause of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if physical inactivity (PI), sedentary behavior (SB) and body composition (BC) are linked to infertility. They found that PI and SB may increase the risk of infertility. Some background Infertility is an increasingly common problem. In many cases the cause of infertile is unclear. Physical inactivity (PI) and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the frequency of sexual dysfunction in women with infertility. This study concluded that infertility was significantly associated with an increase in sexual dysfunction among women. Some background Infertility can have significant negative effects on women. These include emotional and psychological...
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