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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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,...
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In a nutshell This study looked at in-vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in couples with unexplained infertility. Two egg fertilization techniques were compared: intracytoplasmatic sperm injection versus conventional insemination. Some background IVF involves the artificial joining of eggs and sperm in a laboratory dish. This is typically achieved...
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This article summarizes the current technologies available to treat male-related infertility. The causes of male-related infertility can be broadly divided into semen-related (abnormal concentration, shape or motility of sperm cells) and semen transport issues (inability of sperm cells to reach the ejaculate due to sperm duct obstruction or abnormal...
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