In a nutshell This study examined the multiple births that can occur as a result of assisted reproduction technology. Some background Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used in infertility. In ART, the eggs and sperm are handled for the purpose of establishing a pregnancy. It includes procedures such as in vitro...
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In a nutshell This article looks at sperm DNA fragmentation and if this influences assisted reproduction outcomes in women with different ovarian reserves. Some background Assisted reproduction techinques include in-vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is when a male sperm fertilizes...
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In a nutshell This study examined the relationship between dietary fatty acids consumed by males and asthenozoospermia. Some background Both healthy and unhealthy types of fat can be found in food. Omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s), for instance, include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the rate of ectopic pregnancy after in vitro ferilization differed with the use of fresh or frozen-thawed eggs. Some background In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is when a male sperm fertilizes the females’ egg in a laboratory dish outside the body, and is implanted into the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at insulin-like growth factors to see if they play a role in pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Some background In IVF, a male sperm fertilizes the females’ egg in a laboratory dish outside the body, and doctors implant it into the woman's uterus. It is...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of sperm DNA damage on live birth rates during in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Some background In-vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilization of the female egg with the male sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the womb lining...
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In a nutshell This study explored the idea that losing weight may improve the chances of conceiving and giving birth in overweight patients. Some background Roughly 50% of women of reproductive age are currently overweight, with a body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat that takes height and weight into account) of more than 25...
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In a nutshell This study looked women with polycystic ovary syndrome and their male partners to see if weight, smoking and intercourse impacts live births. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem in women that can lead to infertility and increased weight. PCOS can decrease the chances of...
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In a nutshell This trial aims to evaluate the impact of Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) on patients with low ovarian reserve (the ovaries have a reduced capacity to provide eggs that are capable of fertilization), in an effort to improve success during in vitro fertilization (IVF) and decrease the time to successful pregnancy. The main outcome...
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In a nutshell In this article, medical doctors summarized current research and clinical trials regarding obesity and infertility. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Many studies suggest that obesity is linked to infertility in men. A body mass index (BMI; a measure of the amount of...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether the 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines can effectively identify patients who will benefit from surgery to repair varicocele. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Swelling of the veins within the testes, known as varicocele, is a...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of physical activity on pregnancy during IVF. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves fertilization of the female egg with the male sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the womb lining three to five days after fertilization. Physical activity seems to be...
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