In a nutshell This study examined whether blockage of tubes that transport sperm in men affects live birth rate. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Conception requires the production of functional sperm and seminal fluid (fluid that holds sperm cells), transport of the semen through...
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Chinese herbs increase pregnancy rates during IVF
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...
Read MoreWill increasing the dose of follicle stimulating hormone affect the outcome in assisted reproduction?
In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of different amounts of recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone in patients undergoing assisted reproduction. Some background Ovarian stimulation is a technique where medications are used to stimulate the release of eggs in assisted reproduction. Recombinant human follicle-stimulating...
Read MoreAre aromatase inhibitors effective in aiding reproduction in polycystic ovary syndrome?
In a nutshell This paper reviewed the safety and effectiveness of aromatase inhibitors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that resulting in lack of egg release in the female. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with infrequent or absent periods. Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome have less than...
Read MoreHow can birth defects be reduced in assisted reproduction?
In a nutshell This paper compared the rates of birth defects in babies born after intracytoplasmic sperm injection and after sperm were chosen for at high magnification. Some background Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (injecting sperm directly into egg) is an effective reproductive method to treat male infertility. However, there is an...
Read MoreWhat is the effect of oral contraceptive pills on women with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
In a nutshell This paper studied the various effects of oral contraceptive pills on women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some background Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome often have reduced fertility and exhibit male sex characteristics. Polycystic ovarian syndrom occurs when a womans hormones are out of balance, leading to enlarged...
Read MoreCan folate help in polycystic ovary syndrome?
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...
Read MoreMale hypogonadism – causes, diagnosis and treatment
In a nutshell This paper described the symptoms and treatment of male hypogonadism. Some background In males, the testes function to produce testosterone and sperm. Testosterone is crucial for the development of male sexual characteristics and spermatogenesis (production of sperm). Spermatogenesis is critical for male fertility. Male...
Read MoreAre there risks associated with intrauterine insemination?
In a nutshell This paper studied the perinatal effects on babies conceived through intrauterine insemination. Some background Intrauterine insemination is a fertility treatment where fast moving sperm are placed into the woman's womb close to the time when the egg is released from the ovary in the middle of the monthly cycle. Artificial...
Read MoreHow does clomiphene citrate compare with testosterone therapy?
In a nutshell This paper compares the effectiveness of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and testosterone therapy in men with hypogonadism (low testosterone level). Some background The symptoms of hypogonadism are decreased libido, fatigue, poor concentration, erectile dysfunction, lack of concentration and depressed mood....
Read MoreThe best sperm retrieval technique for men with reduced sperm production
In a nutshell This article reviewed currently published data concerning the efficacy and safety of the different sperm retrieval techniques for men with reduced sperm production. Some background Around 10% of infertile men suffer from non-obstructive azoospermia, which describes a condition in which very few sperm cells are produced in the...
Read MoreCan visualizing the uterus before ICSI increase success rates?
In a nutshell The current study examined whether hysteroscopy could increase the success rates of intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Some background A main cause of failure for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI; a form of in vitro fertilization in which the sperm is injected directly into the egg) is implantation failure, meaning the embryo...
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