In a nutshell This review compared pregnancy outcomes following two methods of preparing the uterus for a frozen embryo transfer (FET). It found that natural cycle FET led to fewer pregnancy complications than artificial cycle FET. Some background Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a common infertility treatment is related to in vitro fertilization...
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In a nutshell This review looked at different hormonal methods to prepare the uterus for a frozen embryo transfer (FET). It found that cycles with ovulation led to better outcomes than an artificial cycle. Some background FET is an infertility treatment in which a frozen embryo is transferred into the uterus. The lining of the uterus needs to be...
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In a nutshell This study compared the stress levels of patients undergoing voluntary egg freezing to those using in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that patients had similar levels of stress during both treatments and that repeated cycles increased stress. Some background Patients undergoing IVF have high levels of stress and have higher rates of...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how methods used to prepare the womb lining affect the success of frozen embryo transfers. This study found that mild ovary stimulation was associated with better pregnancy outcomes compared to an artificial cycle. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility treatment where the eggs...
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In a nutshell This study examined the risk of birth defects in children conceived with assisted reproductive technologies. Some background Previous studies have suggested that assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) increase the risk of birth defects. ARTs include in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmatic sperm injection (ICSI),...
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In a nutshell This article looked at the different surgical options available for women who have trouble conceiving due to fallopian tube dysfunction. Some background The fallopian tubes (FT) connect the ovaries to the uterus. For a normal pregnancy to occur, an egg released by the ovary needs to travel through its...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article outlined the current trends and recommendations regarding fertility treatments for women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some background PCOS is a common condition affecting between 5-10% of women. The main features of PCOS are menstrual abnormalities (intervals longer than 35 days between periods),...
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This article reviewed current research data regarding the infertility workup of couples where the woman also suffered from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common condition affecting between 5-10% of women. An important feature of PCOS is the lack of ovulation, associated with irregular menstruation, which may lead to...
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