In a nutshell This study investigated if vitamin and mineral supplementation (VMS) improves sperm quality in men with infertility. They found that VMS is associated with improved sperm quality. Some background Male infertility is a leading cause of fertility problems. Some studies suggest that 20-70% of couple infertility is caused by male...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) can predict pregnancy outcomes after modified natural in vitro fertilization (mnIVF). They found that there was no link between AMH levels and live birth rate (LBR) after mnIVF. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing an egg and sperm in a laboratory...
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In a nutshell This study investigated pregnancy rates after surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). They found that surgery for DIE improves pregnancy rates in these women. Some background Endometriosis (EDM) is a common cause of infertility. EDM is caused by uterine tissue growing outside the uterus. This tissue is called...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if bed rest after embryo transfer (ET) improves fertility outcomes. They found that bed rest after ET did not affect clinical pregnancy (CP) and live birth rate (LBR). Some background Embryo transfer (ET) is the final step of assisted reproduction. Embryos are formed in a laboratory using in vitro...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of artificial oocyte activation (AOA) on pregnancy outcomes. They found that AOA had no negative impact on pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing frozen embryo transfer. Some background Assisted reproductive techniques (ART) are used to treat infertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) blood levels have an effect on unexplained recurrent early miscarriage (REM). They found that abnormal AMH levels may contribute to unexplained REM. Some background Recurrent early miscarriage (REM) affects 1-2% of couples trying to conceive. REM is diagnosed if a woman has 3...
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In a nutshell This study investigated pregnancy rates in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). They found that pregnancy rates vary in these women and currently, there is no superior fertility treatment for POI. Some background Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a cause of infertility. POI affects women under the age...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse therapy (PT) compared to human chorionic gonadotropin and human menopausal gonadotropin (HCG/HMG) combination therapy in men with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH). They found that GnRH-PT stimulated sperm production earlier than other...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if the Chinese herbal formula Guizhi Fuling capsule (GZFL) improves the outcomes of women with endometriosis (EDM) in combination with mifepristone (Mifeprex). They found that GF may improve EDM and pregnancy outcomes. Some background Endometriosis (EDM) is caused by tissue growing outside...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if body mass index (BMI) has an effect on semen quality. They found that low BMI is associated with reduced semen quality. Some background Male infertility is an increasing health problem. In many cases the cause of infertility is unknown. Lifestyle is one factor that may influence fertility. Body mass index...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) improves semen parameters in men with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT). They found that CoQ10 improved semen parameters in these men. Some background Male infertility can manifest as a number of symptoms. Men may have low hormone levels. They may produce a low number of sperm. The...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if there is an association between blastocyst number (BCN) and pregnancy outcomes. They found that a BCN of up to 5 was associated with positive pregnancy outcomes. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technique used to fertilise an egg in a laboratory. The fertilized embryo is allowed to...
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