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...
Read MoreIn 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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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...
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In a nutshell This study assessed new guidelines for diagnosing infertility, and whether this may exclude men who could benefit from vein removal surgery (varicocelectomy). Some background Enlargement of the veins within the testes is a common cause of infertility in men. It is easily treated and surgical removal of the vein has been...
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In a nutshell This paper reviewed what recurrent implantation failure is and how it can be treated. Some background Implantation is the process where the embryo attaches to the outer layer of the uterus and moves into the deeper layer of the uterus. Recurrent implantation failure occurs when implantation repeatedly fails. Methods &...
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In a nutshell This paper studied how acute epididymitis affected sperm composition. Some background Epididymitis (infection of the epididymis; a duct behind the testes through which sperm passes) can directly affect the epididymis and also the testes. Studies have shown that infections and inflammations contribute to male infertility. However,...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the impact of the Mindfulness-Based Program for Infertility. Some background Infertility causes not only medical problems, but also psychological ones. In some couples, infertility has led to depression and anxiety. Various psychological interventions have been developed to combat the psychological effects of...
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In a nutshell This paper studies the effect of gonadotrophin treatment on quality of life compared with testosterone treatment in patients with male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (failure of the testes). Some background Male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is the failure of the testes that results in a decrease of testosterone and...
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In a nutshell This paper evaluates the effects of berberine compared to metformin in women with polycystic ovary syndrome who undergo IVF treatment. Some background Polycystic ovary syndrome causes infertility, an excess of androgen (male sex hormone) and anovulation (eggs not released from the...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether the timing of clomiphene citrate affects ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common cause of anovulation, or lack of regular ovulation. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are at a high risk...
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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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In a nutshell This analysis explored the effect of prenatal care on pregnancy outcomes in infertile women. Some background Prenatal care, including regular doctor’s visits, ultrasounds, and blood tests, is associated with a decreased number of adverse outcomes, such as preterm or stillbirths and low birth weights. Prenatal care is...
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