In a nutshell This study assessed the heart function of children born to mothers who had experienced ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is a complication of assisted reproduction procedures. The authors found that children born to women who had experienced OHSS had poorer heart function compared to other children. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study explored the impact of vitamin D on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who were having ovulation induced (a procedure which encourages egg production to improve the chances of pregnancy). The study concluded that pregnancy outcomes were connected with vitamin D levels. Some background Nearly 10% of women of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study explored the impact of fibroids on pregnancy rates during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The study concluded that fibroids which change the shape of the uterus may impact pregnancy rates. Otherwise, fibroids do not affect pregnancy rates in patients undergoing IVF fertility treatment. Some background IVF is...
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In a nutshell This study explored the impact of follicle size and endometrial thickness on pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination (a fertility treatment). The study concluded that pregnancy rates were not affected by follicle size or endometrial thickness. Some...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the potential benefit of introducing luteinizing hormone (LH) earlier during ovarian stimulation in older women. Starting LH on the earlier date was shown to increase clinical pregnancy rates. Some background There is an increased number of older women (over 35) seeking help to get pregnant. Success rates usually...
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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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In a nutshell This paper compared the rates of birth defects in babies born after intracytoplasmic sperm injection and after sperm were chosen for at high magnification. Some background Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (injecting sperm directly into egg) is an effective reproductive method to treat male infertility. However, there is an...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the performance of microsurgical testicular sperm extraction in patients with Klinefelter syndrome. Some background Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes. This causes nonobstructive azoospermia (lack of sperm in semen). Klinefelter Syndrome is associated with infertility and...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether treating nocturia increased testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism (insufficient production of testosterone). Some background Nocturia (having to wake up and urinate at night) leads to sleep disturbances. This can affect testosterone (a sex hormone) secretion. Testosterone contributes to sperm...
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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 compares the effectiveness of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and testosterone therapy in men with hypogonadism (low testosterone level). Some background The symptoms of hypogonadism are decreased libido, fatigue, poor concentration, erectile dysfunction, lack of concentration and depressed mood....
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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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