In a nutshell This study examined if a micronutrient supplement could improve hormone imbalances in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The authors concluded that the supplement improved some hormone levels in patients after 3 months. Some background PCOS is a disorder experienced by women involving irregular menstrual periods and...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study researched the role of different infections in miscarriage. The study concluded that a number of infections were associated with miscarriage. Some background Pregnancy loss before 12 weeks is called early miscarriage. Pregnancy loss between 12 and 24 weeks is called late miscarriage. Early miscarriage occurs in one in...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether ulipristal acetate is safe and effective for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are benign (harmless) smooth muscle tumors (myomas) that occur in the uterus. They can result in heavy menstrual bleeding, infertility and a decrease in quality of life. Patients may also...
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In a nutshell This study assessed new guidelines for diagnosing infertility, and whether this may exclude men who could benefit from vein removal surgery (varicocelectomy). Some background Enlargement of the veins within the testes is a common cause of infertility in men. It is easily treated and surgical removal of the vein has been...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of different amounts of recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone in patients undergoing assisted reproduction. Some background Ovarian stimulation is a technique where medications are used to stimulate the release of eggs in assisted reproduction. Recombinant human follicle-stimulating...
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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 studies the effect of gonadotrophin treatment on quality of life compared with testosterone treatment in patients with male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (failure of the testes). Some background Male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is the failure of the testes that results in a decrease of testosterone and...
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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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