In a nutshell This study looked at which factors can predict pregnancy following in vitro fertilization (IVF) for patients with a poor ovarian response (POR). It found that pregnancy was affected by age, body weight, ovarian reserve, and type of fertility medication. Some background For couples with infertility, IVF can greatly increase the chances of...
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In a nutshell This study compared fertility medications for intrauterine insemination (IUI) for women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). It found that letrozole (Femara) and clomiphene citrate (Clomid) tablets gave similar results to injected gonadotropins (Gonal-F). Some background DOR is a condition in which few ovarian follicles (which...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if a dual-trigger treatment (DTT) improves pregnancy outcomes in older women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). They found that DTT improved in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in these women. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technique (ART). The first step of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated a combined Stop GnRH agonist and multiple-dose GnRH antagonist protocol for patients with a previous poor ovarian response (POR). It found that this protocol may lead to a higher number of oocytes collected. Some background Patients with POR produce few oocytes (eggs) in response to ovarian stimulation (OS)...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes for women with a poor ovarian response (POR). It found that PGT led to similar birth rates, but there were fewer miscarriages. Some background The first step of the infertility treatment IVF is to stimulate and collect...
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In a nutshell This study compared in vitro maturation (IVM) to double ovarian stimulation (DuoStim) for women expected to have a poor outcome from in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that both methods increased the number of eggs compared to standard IVF, and that DuoStim may be more effective. Some background The first step of the infertility...
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In a nutshell This review examined how six commonly used industrial chemicals interfere with fertility in women. Some background Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that can contribute to infertility by interfering with normal hormone functions. They are used in the manufacturing of many everyday products, such as food,...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels affect in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. They found that low AMH was associated with reduced live birth rate (LBR). Some background Infertility is a significant issue for many couples. Many couples will undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) in order to become...
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In a nutshell This study examined the accuracy of anti-Mullerian hormone in predicting pregnancy success. Some background Tests that identify women who require fertility treatment currently measure the ovarian reserve (number of eggs remaining in the ovary). Measures of ovarian reserve such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have low accuracy....
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