In a nutshell This study compared the stress levels of patients undergoing voluntary egg freezing to those using in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that patients had similar levels of stress during both treatments and that repeated cycles increased stress. Some background Patients undergoing IVF have high levels of stress and have higher rates of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of embryo retention (ER) on fertility outcomes in women undergoing embryo transfer (ET). They found that ER was associated with lower live birth (LBRs) and clinical pregnancy rates (CPRs). Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) is used to treat couples with infertility. There are a number of steps...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of sperm morphology (SM; size and shape of sperm) on fertility outcomes in couples undergoing fertility treatment. They found that abnormal SM is associated with poorer fertility outcomes. Some background Male infertility (MI) is a common cause of infertility. Reduced sperm...
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In a nutshell This study compared clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and letrozole (Femara) for ovulation induction (OI) drugs in women with unexplained infertility. They found that letrozole was associated with lower miscarriage rates (MCRs). Some background Unexplained infertility is a leading cause of infertility. Assisted...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of the semen microbiome (SM) in male infertility (MI). They found that the SMB had negative effects on semen parameters. Some background Male infertility (MI) is a common cause of infertility in couples. It accounts for 30-50% of infertility cases. Understanding factors that reduce fertility...
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In a nutshell This analysis looked at the effects of metformin (Glucophage) for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that metformin lowers the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and may increase pregnancy rates for those who are overweight. Some background PCOS is a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if coenzyme Q10 (coQ10) improves fertility outcomes in women undergoing assisted reproduction (AR). They found that coQ10 supplementation may increase the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR). Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) is used to treat infertility. AR includes procedures like in vitro...
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In a nutshell This study investigated sperm selection techniques in couples undergoing assisted reproduction (AR). They found that the choice of sperm selection techniques should be based on female age. Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) is used to help infertile couples. Male infertility (MI) is the cause in 30-50% of cases. MI can...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if there is a link between endometrial thickness (EMT) and live birth rate (LBR) in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) with fresh embryo transfer (FET). They found that thicker EMT is associated with higher LBR in these women. Some background Infertility is an increasing problem worldwide....
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of obesity and weight loss surgery on male fertility. It found that six months after weight loss surgery, hormone levels improved but sperm count was greatly reduced. Some background Obesity changes many aspects of metabolism, including hormone levels. Fat cells create estrogen and can reduce...
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In a nutshell This study investigated mild ovarian stimulation (OS) for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in women with poor response. They found that there was no difference in outcomes between conventional and mild OS in these women. Some background Controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) is an assisted reproductive technique (ART). It is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated overall male health in men with infertility. They found that infertile men were more likely to have poorer overall health. Some background Infertility is a common condition. Male infertility (MI) is a cause in 30-50% of cases. The cause of MI is not always clear. Some medical conditions are associated...
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