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 MoreNew male infertility guidelines – are some men missing out?
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...
Read MoreWhat is recurrent implantation failure and how do we manage it?
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 &...
Read MoreHow does inflammation of the epididymis affect sperm makeup?
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,...
Read MoreCombating psychological distress with the Mindfulness-Based Program for Infertility
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...
Read MoreWhen the testes fail, does treatment with gonadotrophins help?
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...
Read MoreCan insulin sensitization before IVF increase pregnancy rates for those with polycystic ovary syndrome?
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...
Read MoreThe timing of Clomid could increase ovulation and pregnancy rates
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...
Read MoreRepairing varicoceles through surgery can improve fertility
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....
Read MoreThe importance of prenatal care for women with infertility
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...
Read MoreComparing two treatment protocols for couples with unexplained infertility
In a nutshell This trial compares two treatment protocols for couples without a known cause for infertility: a conventional and an accelerated regimen. Some background Fertility treatments and procedures are usually given in a step-wise fashion. For most couples with trouble conceiving, the first fertility treatment given...
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