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Evaluating a gentler sperm extraction surgery

Evaluating a gentler sperm extraction surgery

Posted by on Apr 25, 2020 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at mini-incision micro-dissection testicular sperm extraction, a modified surgery to collect sperm. It found that this was a useful procedure for men who do not produce enough sperm and that it may be less invasive than other surgeries. Some background Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a condition in which a man...

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Natural cycle or hormone replacement IVF for women with regular cycles?

Natural cycle or hormone replacement IVF for women with regular cycles?

Posted by on Mar 31, 2020 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared natural cycle versus hormone replacement in vitro fertilization (IVF) for infertile women with regular menstrual cycles. It found that natural cycle IVF led to higher birth rates. Some background Frozen embryo IVF is a treatment for infertility in which eggs are removed from the woman and fertilized. The embryo(s) are...

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Is endometrial thickness associated with higher risk of small-for-gestational age infants?

Is endometrial thickness associated with higher risk of small-for-gestational age infants?

Posted by on Mar 25, 2020 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if endometrial thickness (EMT) is associated with neonatal outcomes after fresh embryo transfer (Fr-ET). They found that a low EMT was associated with the risk of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants. Some background Assisted reproduction (AR) is used to treat infertility. Procedures like in vitro...

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Can hCG hormone improve embryo implantation rates?

Can hCG hormone improve embryo implantation rates?

Posted by on Jan 29, 2020 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at whether injecting HCG hormone into the womb before embryo transfer improved pregnancy rates. This study concluded that HCG improved pregnancy rates for women with a history of unsuccessful implantation. Some background One cause of infertility is poor implantation of an embryo in the uterus. This occurs when the...

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Artificial egg activation – approach with caution

Artificial egg activation – approach with caution

Posted by on May 22, 2015 in Infertility | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated whether artificial activation of the female egg during intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment improves fertilization and pregnancy rates.  Some background Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a method of fertilization often performed as part of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). ICSI includes...

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