In a nutshell This study explored factors that can affect pregnancy rates in patients with a high follicle-stimulating hormone level undergoing in vitro fertilization. Some background Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are used to assess a females’ ovarian function. If FSH levels are unexpectedly high for...
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In a nutshell This article explored the abnormalities of metabolism and nutrition that occur in polycystic ovarian syndrome and the lifestyle alterations that may help. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem in women where excess androgens (sex hormones such as testosterone, normally...
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In a nutshell This trial aims to evaluate the impact of Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) on patients with low ovarian reserve (the ovaries have a reduced capacity to provide eggs that are capable of fertilization), in an effort to improve success during in vitro fertilization (IVF) and decrease the time to successful pregnancy. The main outcome...
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In a nutshell This study shows that treatment with a natural protein called G-CSF increases womb thickness and pregnancy rates in women with a thin womb lining. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves harvesting mature eggs from the female, fertilizing the eggs with the male's sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the...
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In a nutshell This study looks at the effect of adjusting the length of hormone treatment on pregnancy rates in women with an out-of-sync endometrium. Some background Recent advances in fertility treatment have enabled women to freeze embryos (eggs fertilized with the male sperm prior to freezing) for future use. Reasons for freezing embryos...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of a weight loss pill combined with exercise in treating polycystic ovary syndrome in overweight women. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder among young women. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid. Obesity is...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated with an extended fertility beyond the age of 40. Some background Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), commonly present with irregular ovulation and menstruation, elevated testosterone levels, which can lead to an overabundance of body hair,...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of using Chinese herb treatment during In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Some background IVF is the most common form of assisted reproductive technology, and offers the highest chance of pregnancy for most couples. IVF involves harvesting mature eggs from the female, fertilizing the eggs with the...
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In a nutshell This paper compared ovarian stripping and cystectomy with regards to recurrence (return) of endometriosis and pregnancy. Some background Ovarian endometriomas occurs when endometrium tissue (tissue that lines the uterus) grows inside the ovary, away from its normal location. These endometriomas frequently require surgical...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the association between premenstrual spotting and endometriosis in infertile women. Some background Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus, causing pain and infertility. Currently, diagnosis of endometriosis is through visual inspection...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the effects of folate on indicators of inflammation and oxidative stress in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some background Poylcystic ovarian syndrome occurse when cysts (capsules, typically filled with liquid) grow around the ovaries due to the woman's hormones being out of balance. It is...
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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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