In a nutshell This study examined the effect of sperm DNA damage on live birth rates during in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Some background In-vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilization of the female egg with the male sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the womb lining...
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In a nutshell This trial aims to evaluate the impact of Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) on patients with low ovarian reserve (the ovaries have a reduced capacity to provide eggs that are capable of fertilization), in an effort to improve success during in vitro fertilization (IVF) and decrease the time to successful pregnancy. The main outcome...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of physical activity on pregnancy during IVF. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves fertilization of the female egg with the male sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the womb lining three to five days after fertilization. Physical activity seems to be...
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In a nutshell This study compared live birth rates and newborn characteristics after fresh and frozen embryo transfers. Some background In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves fertilization of the female egg with the male sperm in a lab dish, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the womb lining three to five days after fertilization....
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In a nutshell This study examined whether polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated with an extended fertility beyond the age of 40. Some background Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), commonly present with irregular ovulation and menstruation, elevated testosterone levels, which can lead to an overabundance of body hair,...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the perinatal effects on babies conceived through intrauterine insemination. Some background Intrauterine insemination is a fertility treatment where fast moving sperm are placed into the woman's womb close to the time when the egg is released from the ovary in the middle of the monthly cycle. Artificial...
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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...
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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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In a nutshell The present article reviewed clinical trials (published up to May 2013) that compared between standard in vitro fertilization (IVF) and IVF following in vitro maturation (IVM) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some background Conventional IVF involves the administration of medications that stimulate the development of...
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