In a nutshell This paper studied endometrial factors in women with unexplained infertility. Some background Endometrial receptivity measures how well the embryo attaches to the endometrium (inner lining of the womb). Defects in endometrial receptivity can contribute to infertility. There are different ways to test endometrial receptivity....
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In a nutshell This paper studied the effects of antidepressant use during pregnancy on heart defects. Some background Antidepressant medications are used to treat depression. More and more people are using antidepressants during pregnancy. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (Celexa, Lexapro) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the relationship between ovarian cysts, surgery and infertility. Some background An ovarian cyst is a fluid filled sac found in the ovary. It is difficult to determine the impact of ovarian cysts on infertility and on assisted reproductive technology. Potential complications from ovarian cysts can be managed...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the impact of the Mindfulness-Based Program for Infertility. Some background Infertility causes not only medical problems, but also psychological ones. In some couples, infertility has led to depression and anxiety. Various psychological interventions have been developed to combat the psychological effects of...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the perinatal effects on babies conceived through intrauterine insemination. Some background Intrauterine insemination is a fertility treatment where fast moving sperm are placed into the woman's womb close to the time when the egg is released from the ovary in the middle of the monthly cycle. Artificial...
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In a nutshell This paper compares the effectiveness of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and testosterone therapy in men with hypogonadism (low testosterone level). Some background The symptoms of hypogonadism are decreased libido, fatigue, poor concentration, erectile dysfunction, lack of concentration and depressed mood....
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In a nutshell This paper studies the effect of gonadotrophin treatment on quality of life compared with testosterone treatment in patients with male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (failure of the testes). Some background Male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is the failure of the testes that results in a decrease of testosterone and...
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In a nutshell This paper evaluates the effects of berberine compared to metformin in women with polycystic ovary syndrome who undergo IVF treatment. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome causes infertility, an excess of androgen (male sex hormone) and anovulation (eggs not released from the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article reviewed currently published data concerning the efficacy and safety of the different sperm retrieval techniques for men with reduced sperm production. Some background Around 10% of infertile men suffer from non-obstructive azoospermia, which describes a condition in which very few sperm cells are produced in the...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether the removal of one ovary affects fertility compared to other abdominal or pelvic procedures in women. Some background Infertility affects 7.4% of all US married couples. 5% of these infertility cases are caused by medical treatments like chemotherapy and surgery on women. Conservative surgery on...
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In a nutshell The current study examined whether hysteroscopy could increase the success rates of intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Some background A main cause of failure for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI; a form of in vitro fertilization in which the sperm is injected directly into the egg) is implantation failure, meaning the embryo...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy following in vitro fertilization. Some background Between 2.1% and 8.6% of in vitro fertilization cycles (IVF; an assisted reproductive technique in which the egg is fertilized outside of the body and then implanted) result...
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