In a nutshell This review looked at whether phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) can improve male fertility. It found that these medications improve sperm concentration, shape, and movement. Some background PDE5 inhibitors are the most common treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). These medications increase the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) for couples where the woman was over 35 and the man had normal sperm quality. It found that standard IVF led to more births than ICSI. Some background IVF is an infertility treatment in which medications stimulate the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of three months of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on men with infertility. It found that CoQ10 supplements improved sperm parameters, oxidation levels, and amount of DNA damage. Some background Male infertility contributes to 50% of infertility cases. One cause of male infertility is reactive oxygen species (ROS)....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) has an effect on fertility outcomes (FOs). They found that high SDF was linked to poor embryo development (ED) and negative FOs. Some background Male infertility is measured using a number of criteria. Sperm count and quality are assessed. The shape or morphology of sperm can also...
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