In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with unexplained fertility (UEI). Some background UEI is the inability to conceive without a known cause or reason. UEI can affect as many as 50% of couples experiencing infertility. In this case, common causes of infertility in both men and women have been ruled...
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Examining the timing and administration of GnRH antagonists during IVF
In a nutshell This study examined the timing of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Authors concluded that a modified early GnRH protocol achieves similar outcomes to the GnRH agonist protocol with a shorter overall treatment duration. Some background IVF is a complex process which...
Read MoreComparing two drugs used for ovarian stimulation: clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen.
In a nutshell This study compared pregnancy outcomes in patients who received one of two ovulation stimulating drugs – tamoxifen or clomiphene citrate. Some background Treatment for female infertility usually begins with drugs that stimulate ovulation. By producing more eggs, there is a higher likelihood of a successful...
Read MoreTiming and number of intrauterine inseminations for best pregnancy outcomes
In a nutshell This study examined which intrauterine insemination (IUI) protocol yields the best pregnancy outcomes in women in which ovulation was induced using medications. Some background The first line of treatment in many infertile couples is the combination of ovulation induction drugs plus IUI. Induced ovulation involves giving medications,...
Read MoreShould endometriomas be removed by surgery before IVF?
This article discussed current scientific data concerning the need and benefit of surgical treatment for endometriomas before in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the innermost layer of the uterus is found elsewhere in the body. Frequently, this tissue is found in the ovaries, where it may lead...
Read MoreComparing two treatment protocols for couples with unexplained infertility
In a nutshell This trial compares two treatment protocols for couples without a known cause for infertility: a conventional and an accelerated regimen. Some background Fertility treatments and procedures are usually given in a step-wise fashion. For most couples with trouble conceiving, the first fertility treatment given...
Read MoreTreating infertility in women with PCOS
In a nutshell This article outlined the current trends and recommendations regarding fertility treatments for women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some background PCOS is a common condition affecting between 5-10% of women. The main features of PCOS are menstrual abnormalities (intervals longer than 35 days between periods),...
Read MoreGonadotropin plus hCG versus hCG alone for egg retrieval
In a nutshell This study looked at the outcomes of a new egg retrieval strategy in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers compared a 2-drug combination ("dual-trigger") to the standard hCG trigger injection. Some background IVF requires eggs retrieved from the ovaries to be fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish. To...
Read MoreIs fallopian tube surgery a required infertility treatment?
In a nutshell This article looked at the different surgical options available for women who have trouble conceiving due to fallopian tube dysfunction. Some background The fallopian tubes (FT) connect the ovaries to the uterus. For a normal pregnancy to occur, an egg released by the ovary needs to travel through its...
Read MoreImproving pregnancy outcomes by genetically screening embryos
In a nutshell This article outlines the current methods available to improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates in women over 35 years old. The authors discuss the outcomes of a single embryo transfer of an embryo that has been genetically selected. Some background IVF involves the artificial matching of a...
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