In a nutshell This study investigated the outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). They found that PCOS patients had a greater risk of complications after IVF. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can lead to infertility. Women with PCOS may...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if stress affects fertility outcomes (FOs) in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). They found that stress does not have a negative effect on FOs. Some background Infertility affects many couples. Many infertile couples chose to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). Both...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the fertility outcomes (FOs) after transfer of vitrified-thawed cleavage embryos (VTCE). They found that VTCE was associated with positive and negative FOs. Some background Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used to treat infertility. Initially, oocytes (eggs) are harvested and fertilized in a lab (in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if there is a link between gestational age (the number of weeks of pregnancy) and neonatal death (ND) or stillbirth (SB). They found that there was a greater risk of SB at 41 weeks. Some background Stillbirth (SB) continues to be an issue for many women. Although pregnancy care has improved vastly over the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if ovarian response (OR) has an effect on pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). They found that single embryo transfer (sET) in the blastocyst stage is preferred for all patients Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if sperm DNA fragmentation (sDF) is linked to a risk of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). They found that sDF is associated with RPL. Some background Infertility is a growing problem worldwide. Sometimes the cause of infertility can be determined and treated. In many cases, it is difficult to point out...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of abnormal insulin responses (AIRs) on fertility outcomes in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). They found that AIRs can predict fertility outcomes in these patients. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility. Cysts on the ovaries can...
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In a nutshell This study investigated live birth rates (LBR) in women surgically-treated for endometriosis (EDM). They found that LBR was similar in women who were surgically-treated and those who did not have surgery. Some background Endometriosis (EDM) is a leading cause of infertility. The endometrium is the tissue lining of the uterus. In...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the factors affecting the quality of life in women with endometriosis (EDM). They found that chronic pelvic pain (CPP) had the strongest effect on quality of life. Some background Endometriosis (EDM) is a painful condition that affects many women. In EDM, the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) has an effect on fertility outcomes (FOs). They found that high SDF was linked to poor embryo development (ED) and negative FOs. Some background Male infertility is measured using a number of criteria. Sperm count and quality are assessed. The shape or morphology of sperm can also...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of combined oral contraceptives (COC) on fertility outcomes (FOs) in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). They found that a history of COC treatment may affect FOs in PCOS. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility. Women with PCOS do...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if there is a link between endometrial thickness (EMT) and live birth rate (LBR) after embryo transfer (ET). They found that EMT equal to or greater than 10 mm was linked to a higher LBR. Some background Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are used to treat infertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF) or...
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