In a nutshell This study compared the stress levels of patients undergoing voluntary egg freezing to those using in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that patients had similar levels of stress during both treatments and that repeated cycles increased stress. Some background Patients undergoing IVF have high levels of stress and have higher rates of...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how methods used to prepare the womb lining affect the success of frozen embryo transfers. This study found that mild ovary stimulation was associated with better pregnancy outcomes compared to an artificial cycle. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility treatment where the eggs...
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In a nutshell This article summarizes the availability and use of commercial egg banks for egg donation in the United States. Some background Egg (oocyte) cryopreservation, or the freezing of unfertilized eggs for future use, is gaining in popularity, due in part to the fact that improved freezing techniques have increased successful pregnancy...
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