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What is the evidence behind male fertility supplements?

What is the evidence behind male fertility supplements?

Posted by on Dec 25, 2019 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at the ingredients of common male fertility supplements. This study found that most ingredients do not have evidence of improving male fertility. Some background Male factors are the sole cause of 20% of infertility cases and contribute to over 40% of infertility cases. Oxidative stress contributes to low sperm...

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Is the risk of developing thyroid cancer higher in women with infertility?


Is the risk of developing thyroid cancer higher in women with infertility?


Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined if infertility was associated with a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer in women. This study concluded that women with infertility have a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer when compared to fertile women. Some background Infertility in women is a problem worldwide. These patients are often treated...

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Looking for participants to receive sperm selection through microfluidic separation to improve embryo quality

Looking for participants to receive sperm selection through microfluidic separation to improve embryo quality

Posted by on May 30, 2017 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial aims to determine if sperm selection through microfluidic sperm sorting can improve embryo quality. The outcome to be measured is the proportion of high quality embryos on day 3. This trial is located in San Francisco (California), United States.  The details In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure whereby the...

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Do benign growths around the uterus affect pregnancy outcomes in unexplained infertility?

Posted by on Apr 25, 2017 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper studied whether uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy outcomes following ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination. Authors reported no differences in live birth rates in women with fibroids and those without fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths around the uterus. Studies have been...

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Can dietary fats affect sperm motility?

Can dietary fats affect sperm motility?

Posted by on Jul 30, 2015 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the relationship between dietary fatty acids consumed by males and asthenozoospermia.  Some background Both healthy and unhealthy types of fat can be found in food. Omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s), for instance, include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)....

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The latest on obesity and infertility

The latest on obesity and infertility

Posted by on Jun 29, 2015 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell In this article, medical doctors summarized current research and clinical trials regarding obesity and infertility. Some background Infertility, or the inability to conceive, affects 5-15% of couples worldwide. Many studies suggest that obesity is linked to infertility in men. A body mass index (BMI; a measure of the amount of...

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