In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of different intrauterine interventions for women with two or more implantation failures. The data showed that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was the most effective intrauterine intervention in improving pregnancy outcomes in these women. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a widely used...
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Does the time interval between semen processing and insemination affect pregnancy?
In a nutshell This study investigated if the time between semen processing and intrauterine insemination (IUI) affected pregnancy outcomes. They found that the time interval between semen processing and IUI does not adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. Some background Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure whereby sperm are delivered...
Read MoreSurgical versus medical treatment for PCOS: long term effects on fertility
In a nutshell This trial compared the long-term reproductive effects of two treatment strategies in women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): laparoscopic ovarian drilling versus gonadotropin analogs. Some background If conservative treatments (such as weight loss) fail, women with PCOS may be treated with fertility drugs to induce...
Read MoreImproving pregnancy outcomes in women with endometriosis: the role of GnRH analogs
In a nutshell This article reviewed current data regarding pregnancy outcomes in women with endometriosis treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog before in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Some background Endometriosis is a condition in which cells of the inner-most layer of the uterus can be found in other organs (most commonly the...
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 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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