In a nutshell This study looked at the overall birth rate using multiple in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles and freezing all embryos. It found that when using multiple cycles, the birth rate varied widely depending on the woman’s age and cause of infertility. Some background In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an infertility technique in which the...
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In a nutshell This review looked at whether genetic testing improved the birth rate from in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that testing improved birth rates for women over age 35. Some background IVF is a common infertility treatment in which eggs are stimulated and collected, and fertilized embryos implanted back in the uterus. When IVF embryos...
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In a nutshell This study looked at priming for in vitro fertilization (IVF) using dienogest (Visanne), which can reduce symptoms of endometriosis. It found that patients with endometriosis can use dienogest during IVF treatment. Some background Endometriosis is a condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other places, such as on...
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In a nutshell This review compared medication protocols for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women with a poor ovarian response (POR). It found that delayed start antagonist (DSA) protocol may improve IVF outcomes for patients with POR. Some background The infertility treatment IVF is a method to collect oocytes (eggs), fertilize them artificially,...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how lifestyle factors before fertility treatment affect the results of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that moderate drinking prior to beginning IVF did not affect IVF outcomes. It also found that heavy smoking prior to IVF and high levels of exercise may reduce pregnancy rates. Some background Diet,...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using the anti-inflammatory progestin dienogest (Visanne) prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for patients with endometriosis with a previously failed IVF. It found that dienogest improved IVF outcomes in these women. Some background Endometriosis is a chronic illness in which cells from the lining of the uterus...
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In a nutshell This review compared mild-dose ovarian stimulation (OS) for in vitro fertilization (IVF) to standard higher dose OS. It found that mild OS has fewer side effects and similar birth rates. Some background The first stage of the infertility treatment IVF is to stimulate the ovaries. The most common type of medication used is gonadotropin...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the dose of gonadotropin (GN) used for ovarian stimulation during in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that cycles with higher GN doses may have lower birth rates. Some background The first stage of the infertility treatment IVF is to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles. This is most often done...
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In a nutshell This study looked at two protocols for in vitro fertilization (IVF) using different timing of medications to suppress the body’s own hormones. It found that patients using a long-acting protocol had fewer embryos with unusual chromosomes (genetic material). Some background Women are born with most of their oocytes (eggs) already...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the rate of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men undergoing assisted reproduction (AR). They found that men undergoing AR were more likely to need TRT. Some background Low testosterone (T) is becoming increasingly common worldwide. Low T in men is associated with a number of conditions. This...
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In a nutshell This study investigated live birth rates (LBRs) in women that underwent frozen (Fz) embryo transfer (ET). They found that LBRs were higher with Fz-ET in women under 35, but there was no difference between Fz and fresh (Fr) ET in those older than 35. Some background Infertility is a common condition. Assisted reproductive technology...
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In a nutshell This study investigated fertility outcomes in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who had a single ideal fresh embryo transfer. They found that the live birth rate (LBR) was lower in women with PCOS compared to control women. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that can cause infertility....
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