In a nutshell This study looked at how the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) affected patients following endometriosis surgery. It found that patients with a better EFI score conceived naturally more often, while more patients with a low score became pregnant using assisted reproduction. Some background Endometriosis is a chronic condition in...
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In a nutshell This review looked at insulin sensitivity (IS) and its impact in fertility for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It found that improving IS led to higher pregnancy rates in these women. Some background PCOS is a collection of signs and symptoms that affects hormonal health and metabolism in women. PCOS often involves higher...
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In a nutshell This study compared letrozole (Femara), clomiphene (Clomid), or no ovarian stimulation for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It found that letrozole led to the uterus being more receptive to an embryo, and to higher pregnancy rates. Some background Women with PCOS do not ovulate frequently or at all. Patients who want...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how a diet change and exercise program impacted the fertility of men living in polluted areas. It found that a healthy diet and exercise improved sperm quality in these men. Some background Fertility is an indicator of overall health. A healthful diet and regular physical exercise can support both fertility and...
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In a nutshell This study compared two types of frozen embryo transfer (FET) for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It found that stimulating ovulation with letrozole (Femara) led to fewer pregnancy complications than using an artificial cycle. Some background FET is an infertility treatment in which a frozen embryo is transferred into...
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In a nutshell This review looked at the safety of using letrozole (Femara) to promote ovulation. It found that letrozole does not increase birth defects or miscarriage. It also found that letrozole led to higher birth rates than clomiphene citrate (Clomid). Some background Infertility is a growing issue. Not ovulating regularly, or releasing an egg,...
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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 preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in couples with severe male infertility. They found that PGT-A did not improve fertility outcomes in these couples. Some background Infertility affects men and women. Male factor infertility (MFI) is the cause of infertility in 30-50% of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if sperm cryopreservation (freezing) affects fertility outcomes for men with obstructive azoospermia (OA; lack of sperm cells in the semen due to a blockage). The authors found that the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) was lower with the use of frozen vs fresh epididymal sperm. Some background There...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if the DNA fragmentation index (DFI) is associated with fertility outcomes. They found that lower DFI was associated with better pregnancy rates (PRs). Some background Male infertility (MI) is a common cause of couple infertility. MI is involved in 30-50% of cases. Men with abnormal sperm...
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In a nutshell This review looked at whether ginseng improves sperm quality. It found that ginseng may improve sperm quality. Some background Infertility affects over 10% of couples, and half of infertility cases involve male infertility. Male infertility can occur when sperm quality is low. There may be few sperm, the sperm may move...
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In a nutshell This study looked at mini-incision micro-dissection testicular sperm extraction, a modified surgery to collect sperm. It found that this was a useful procedure for men who do not produce enough sperm and that it may be less invasive than other surgeries. Some background Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a condition in which a man...
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