Infertility Posts - Page 37 of 48 on Medivizor
Navigation Menu

Infertility Posts on Medivizor

The effects of a low-glycemic index diet on pregnancy rates in overweight women with fertility issues

Posted by on Apr 18, 2016 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of a low calorie, low-glycemic index (a measure of the effect carbohydrate foods have on blood sugar hormone levels) diet on pregnancy rates in overweight women with infertility.  The study showed that a low glycemic diet led to decreased weight and improved pregnancy rates.  Some...

Read More

Does eating more whole grains improve pregnancy rates?

Does eating more whole grains improve pregnancy rates?

Posted by on Mar 20, 2016 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study explored whether whole grain intake before in vitro fertilization improved pregnancy rates. The results showed that a higher intake of whole grains before IVF resulted in higher pregnancy rates. Some background Whole grains are very high in nutrients such as vitamins and fiber. They are thought to help reduce the risk...

Read More

Do fibroids affect pregnancy rates in IVF?

Posted by on Mar 14, 2016 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study explored the impact of fibroids on pregnancy rates during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The study concluded that fibroids which change the shape of the uterus may impact pregnancy rates. Otherwise, fibroids do not affect pregnancy rates in patients undergoing IVF fertility treatment.   Some background IVF is...

Read More

Is follicle size important in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing intrauterine insemination?

Is follicle size important in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing intrauterine insemination?

Posted by on Mar 7, 2016 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study explored the impact of follicle size and endometrial thickness on pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination (a fertility treatment). The study concluded that pregnancy rates were not affected by follicle size or endometrial thickness. Some...

Read More

Endometrial thickness and pregnancy rates in IVF

Endometrial thickness and pregnancy rates in IVF

Posted by on Feb 2, 2016 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study explored the impact of endometrial thickness on pregnancy rates in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study concluded that thin endometrial thickness adversely affects ongoing pregnancy rates. Some background Successful pregnancy rates vary widely among couples undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF)....

Read More

Fertility drugs and cancer risk

Fertility drugs and cancer risk

Posted by on Jan 28, 2016 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study assessed the possible relationship between fertility drugs and cancer risk. The results showed a significant link between fertility drugs and thyroid cancer and melanomas, which requires further investigation. Some background Cancer is caused by abnormal cell growth. Fertility drugs, such as clomiphene citrate (Clomid),...

Read More

Kisspeptin-54 increases egg yield in women at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Kisspeptin-54 increases egg yield in women at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Posted by on Jan 26, 2016 in Infertility | 1 comment

In a nutshell This study investigated whether kisspeptin-54 could be used to increase egg yield in women undergoing IVF and at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndome (OHSS). This study concluded that kisspeptin-54 effectively triggered ovulation with a low risk of OHSS. Some background Fertility drugs are drugs used to stimulate ovulation (when...

Read More