In a nutshell This study examined whether follicle stimulating hormone and estradiol levels affected live birth rates after assisted reproduction methods. This study determined that women who initiated infertility treatment with high levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol levels were unlikely to achieve live birth through...
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In a nutshell This study examined clinical outcomes of uterus transplantation in 7 women with absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI). Researchers reported continued menstruation and blood flow to the uterus 1 year after uterus transplantation. Any rejection episodes were detectable early on and treated successfully. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study explored the impact of the drug metformin (Glucophage) on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who were undergoing assisted reproductive techniques (treatments to get pregnant). The study concluded that there was no firm evidence that birth rates increased by using metformin. Some background PCOS is a...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study assessed whether males with normal sperm but poor sperm motility on the day of insemination had higher pregnancy rates than males with diagnosed infertility. The study concluded that even if sperm motility was low on the date of insemination, males who previously had normal sperm had better pregnancy rates. Some background...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the potential benefit of introducing luteinizing hormone (LH) earlier during ovarian stimulation in older women. Starting LH on the earlier date was shown to increase clinical pregnancy rates. Some background There is an increased number of older women (over 35) seeking help to get pregnant. Success rates usually...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at vitamin D levels and pregnancy rates in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study found that pregnancy rates were signficantly higher in the patients who had higher vitamin D levels. Some background Vitamin D is important for good health. The main source of vitamin D is from the action of...
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In a nutshell This study explored the relationship between gestational diabetes (GD) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This study concluded that there was a two-fold increase in the rate of GD in women who had PCOS compared to women without PCOS. Some background PCOS is a common disorder, affecting between 5% and 14% of women during their...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether comprehensive chromosome screening can improve IVF/ICSI outcomes. Some background Chromosomes are structures located in each cell of the body and consist of DNA. Most cells in the human body have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 chromosomes in total). Alterations in the number of chromosomes can...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether letrozole can reduce the rate of multiple births without reducing the rate of pregnancy success in unexplained infertility. Some background Infertile women may undergo ovarian stimulation to stimulate the development of eggs in the ovaries. The drugs clomiphene...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether altering the dose and duration of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) treatment can enhance pregnancy success. Some background Clomiphene citrate (CC) is a drug used to treat infertility by inducing ovulation. It is the most commonly used drug to treat infertility as it is inexpensive, effective and safe....
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of subclinical varicocele repair on semen quality and pregnancy rates in infertile men. Some background A varicocele is an enlargement of veins within the testes. It occurs in about 15% of the general population and is a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can...
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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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