In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of progestogen (PG) in reducing the miscarriage risk. They found that PG may reduce miscarriage risk in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage (RMC). Some background Early pregnancy loss, or miscarriage, is most common in the first trimester. Women that have more than 3...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effects of a man’s weight on his fertility and child health. This study found that overweight and obese men were less fertile, impacting pregnancy outcomes and early childhood weight. Some background Male infertility is involved in about 40 to 50% of infertility cases. However, most...
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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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In a nutshell This study looked at various markers of ovarian function in women who had experienced recurrent miscarriage. They found that women with an unexplained cause (idiopathic) of recurrent miscarriage had lower levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and estradiol. Some background Recurrent miscarriage (RM) is a condition where a...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreIn 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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In a nutshell This study assessed whether tubal canalization (TC) was effective in treating blocked fallopian tubes. The study concluded that TC was a safe, effective, and minimally invasive way of unblocking fallopian tubes in certain cases. Some background Blocked fallopian tubes are common in women of reproductive age and can result in...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study assessed the effects of berberine on the menstrual cycle, ovulation rates, hormone levels and metabolism of Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study found that berberine may improve the menstrual pattern and ovulation rates in these patients. Some background PCOS is a syndrome in which...
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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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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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In a nutshell This study shows that treatment with a natural protein called G-CSF increases womb thickness and pregnancy rates in women with a thin womb lining. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves harvesting mature eggs from the female, fertilizing the eggs with the male's sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the...
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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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