In a nutshell This study investigated if the utrogestan and hMG protocol improved the viability of embryos and success of IVF in women with PCOS. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition due to hormonal imbalances which results in irregular ovulation and mentruation and can greatly impact female fertility. In vitro...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if surgical treatment for an ectopic pregnancy had an impact on subsequent pregnancy rates. The authors concluded that salpingotomy is associated with a higher rate of pregnancy following the surgical procedure. Some background Ectopic pregnancy is a condition which occurs when an embryo implants in the...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the outcome after use of GnRH antagonists and cryopreservation of embryos in women who were at high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Use of GnRH antagonists was effective in achieving high levels of birth rate. Some background In-vitro fertilization is a procedure whereby the egg is fertilized by the...
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In a nutshell This study examined the alcohol consumption of females and males prior to undergoing assisted reproduction, to determine if it negatively impacted the chances of a live birth. This study did not reveal any association between alcohol consumption and the likelihood of achieving a live birth following assisted reproduction. Some...
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In a nutshell This trial aims to determine if sperm selection through microfluidic sperm sorting can improve embryo quality. The outcome to be measured is the proportion of high quality embryos on day 3. This trial is located in San Francisco (California), United States. The details In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure whereby the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial aims to determine how effective stem cell therapy is for ovarian function among women with premature ovarian failure. The main outcome to be investigated is pregnancy rate and restart of menstruation. The trial is recruiting in Augusta (Georgia), United States The details Premature ovarian failure is a loss of normal...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial aims to see how the timing of triggering the release of the eggs in IVF may affect fertility outcomes. The main outcomes to be investigated are the percentage of normal embryos, mature eggs, and live birth rate. The trial is recruiting in Colorado, USA. The details In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a procedure where the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper compared ultrasound carried out through the abdomen (transabdominal) with ultrasound carried out through the vagina (transvaginal) for women undergoing embryo transfer. Authors concluded that transvaginal ultrasound was associated with less discomfort than transabdominal ultrasound. Transvaginal ultrasound also allowed for...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether there was an association between coenzyme Q10 intake from food and semen quality in subfertile men. This study concluded that the levels of CoQ10 taken in from food do not affect semen parameters. Some background Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an anti-oxidant that is obtained through the diet and is also...
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In a nutshell This review examined whether Chinese herbal medicine was beneficial for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Authors reported no evidence that Chinese herbal medicine improves pregnancy rates among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) occurs when many cysts grow in the ovaries....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied whether uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy outcomes following ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination. Authors reported no differences in live birth rates in women with fibroids and those without fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths around the uterus. Studies have been...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied whether uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy outcomes following ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination. Authors reported no differences in live birth rates in women with fibroids and those without fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths around the uterus. Studies have been...
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