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 the effect of sperm DNA damage on live birth rates during in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Some background In-vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilization of the female egg with the male sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the womb lining...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether the 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines can effectively identify patients who will benefit from surgery to repair varicocele. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Swelling of the veins within the testes, known as varicocele, is a...
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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 examined whether surgical repair of varicoceles increased fertility in men with low sperm counts. Some background Varicoceles, or enlarged blood vessels in the scrotum, are found in 40% of infertile men. They are thought to lead to infertility by increasing the temperature in the scrotum, killing the sperm cells....
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