In a nutshell This study compared live birth rates and newborn characteristics after fresh and frozen embryo transfers. 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....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the impact of a common procedure called hysteroscopy on pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage, premature delivery and low birth rate in infertile women. Some background An increasing number of women treated for infertility have a procedure called a hysteroscopy. This procedure allows the doctor to look...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to identify the percentage of women who would benefit from taking preventative measures to avoid HCMV infection during pregnancy. Some background Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the virus most frequently passed on to babies during pregnancy. Most people do not know whether they have had a HCMV infection in the past...
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In a nutshell This study shows that treatment with a natural protein called G-CSF increases womb thickness and pregnancy rates in women with a thin womb lining. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves harvesting mature eggs from the female, fertilizing the eggs with the male's sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether artificial activation of the female egg during intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment improves fertilization and pregnancy rates. Some background Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a method of fertilization often performed as part of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). ICSI includes...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of subclinical varicocele repair on semen quality and pregnancy rates in infertile men. Some background A varicocele is an enlargement of veins within the testes. It occurs in about 15% of the general population and is a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can...
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In a nutshell This study looks at the effect of adjusting the length of hormone treatment on pregnancy rates in women with an out-of-sync endometrium. Some background Recent advances in fertility treatment have enabled women to freeze embryos (eggs fertilized with the male sperm prior to freezing) for future use. Reasons for freezing embryos...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether live birth rates are affected by uterine septum size, following surgical removal of the septum. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. The assessment of infertility includes examination of the female fallopian tubes (tubes that deliver the fertilized...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined whether blockage of tubes that transport sperm in men affects live birth rate. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Conception requires the production of functional sperm and seminal fluid (fluid that holds sperm cells), transport of the semen through...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of a weight loss pill combined with exercise in treating polycystic ovary syndrome in overweight women. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder among young women. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid. Obesity is...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of a new model, called IVFpredict, to predict live birth rates following In-Vitro Fertilization. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the most common form of fertility treatment. IVF involves harvesting mature eggs from the female, fertilizing the eggs with the male's sperm in...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article challenges recent findings which suggest that surgical treatment of endometriosis may do more damage than good. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Endometriosis is a common health problem among women and is one of the leading causes of female infertility....
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