In a nutshell This study investigated if there is a link between the Mediterranean diet (MD) and semen parameters in men undergoing fertility treatment. They found that the MD was associated with normal sperm concentration and number. Some background Infertility affects 15% of couples. In half of the cases, male infertility...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if there is a link between vitamin D (vitD) levels and male infertility. They found that vitD levels were higher in fertile patients compared to infertile men. Some background Male infertility (MI) accounts for up to 50% of cases. The cause of MI is not always clear. Many factors can influence semen...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and body mass index (BMI) in infertile women. They found that higher AMH levels are associated with higher BMI. Some background Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is an important female hormone. It stimulates the ovaries to produce mature oocytes...
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In a nutshell This study compared two types of IVF (in vitro fertilization) procedures for older women with a poor ovarian response. This study found that modified natural cycle IVF was promising, but not more effective than conventional IVF in older women with POR. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method to treat...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the rates of stress and depression among patients who have had multiple miscarriages. The authors found that depression and stress did not impact future chances of becoming pregnant and that a successful pregnancy reduced emotional distress. Some background Pregnancies that do not reach full term are called...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of treatment with CoQ10 in younger women with poor ovarian response before undergoing IVF. They found that women treated with CoQ10 had significantly more high-quality embryos and were more likely to have a live birth. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility treatment in...
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In a nutshell This study examined if a micronutrient supplement could improve hormone imbalances in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The authors concluded that the supplement improved some hormone levels in patients after 3 months. Some background PCOS is a disorder experienced by women involving irregular menstrual periods and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if the quality of life (QOL) or depression is associated with male infertility. They found that poor QOL or depression were associated with sexual dysfunction, but not with sperm production or testosterone levels. Some background Male infertility is commonly associated with a low quality of life (QoL)....
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with unexplained fertility (UEI). Some background UEI is the inability to conceive without a known cause or reason. UEI can affect as many as 50% of couples experiencing infertility. In this case, common causes of infertility in both men and women have been ruled...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if stress is associated with pregnancy outcomes in women with unexplained infertility. They found that stress was associated with a higher risk of negative pregnancy outcomes. Some background Infertility is a growing problem worldwide. Understanding the cause of infertility can allow doctors to treat it. In some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if assisted reproduction (AR) is associated with a risk of pediatric cancer. They found that AR is not linked to pediatric cancer. Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) is a fast-growing industry. As infertility rates are increasing, more children are conceived using AR technologies (ARTs). Some studies...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if weekly intramuscular progesterone (IM-PG) reduces miscarriage (MC) risk in women seeking assisted reproduction (AR). They found that weekly IM-PG may reduce the risk of MC in these women. Some background Progesterone (PG) is an important hormone in pregnancy. PG helps prepare the uterus for...
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