In a nutshell This study examined if sperm quality affected the results of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in couples experiencing infertility. The results showed that higher sperm quality increased the chance of IVF success if few eggs were harvested. Some background IVF is a procedure where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in a dish. In cases...
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Can hCG hormone improve embryo implantation rates?
In a nutshell This study looked at whether injecting HCG hormone into the womb before embryo transfer improved pregnancy rates. This study concluded that HCG improved pregnancy rates for women with a history of unsuccessful implantation. Some background One cause of infertility is poor implantation of an embryo in the uterus. This occurs when the...
Read MoreEffects of alcohol consumption on the incidence of live births in Danish couples undergoing assisted reproduction
In a nutshell This study examined the alcohol consumption of females and males prior to undergoing assisted reproduction, to determine if it negatively impacted the chances of a live birth. This study did not reveal any association between alcohol consumption and the likelihood of achieving a live birth following assisted reproduction. Some...
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