In a nutshell This article reviewed current data regarding pregnancy outcomes in women with endometriosis treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog before in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Some background Endometriosis is a condition in which cells of the inner-most layer of the uterus can be found in other organs (most commonly the...
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Timing and number of intrauterine inseminations for best pregnancy outcomes
In a nutshell This study examined which intrauterine insemination (IUI) protocol yields the best pregnancy outcomes in women in which ovulation was induced using medications. Some background The first line of treatment in many infertile couples is the combination of ovulation induction drugs plus IUI. Induced ovulation involves giving medications,...
Read MorePersonalized IVF using genetic endometrial testing
In a nutshell This trial investigated whether a new genetic test could predict the best time to undergo embryo implantation during in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Some background Some women undergoing IVF experience repeated implantation failure (RIF). RIF means that the fertilized embryos introduced into the uterus fail to implant and result in...
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...
Read MoreReproductive technologies and the risk of birth defects
In a nutshell This study examined the risk of birth defects in children conceived with assisted reproductive technologies. Some background Previous studies have suggested that assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) increase the risk of birth defects. ARTs include in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmatic sperm injection (ICSI),...
Read MoreComparing two drugs used for ovarian stimulation: clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen.
In a nutshell This study compared pregnancy outcomes in patients who received one of two ovulation stimulating drugs – tamoxifen or clomiphene citrate. Some background Treatment for female infertility usually begins with drugs that stimulate ovulation. By producing more eggs, there is a higher likelihood of a successful...
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