In a nutshell This study looked at how a couple’s health background and treatment affect intrauterine insemination (IUI) outcomes. It found that semen quality, female age, and type of fertility medications influence results. Some background IUI is often the first treatment for couples with infertility that does not have a clear cause. This...
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In a nutshell This study compared sperm concentration and quality with intrauterine insemination (IUI) outcomes. It found that IUI outcomes were similar for couples with high and low sperm quality. Some background IUI is an infertility procedure in which sperm are injected directly into the uterus. IUI is often combined with ovarian...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if the time of collection (ToC) affects semen parameters in men with infertility. They found that motile sperm count (sperm that move normally; MSC) was higher in semen collected in the evening than in the morning. Some background Male infertility (MI) affects roughly half of infertile couples. There...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if intrauterine insemination (IUI) is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes in women with a low ovarian reserve. They found that pregnancy outcomes after IUI were similar in women with normal and low ovarian reserve. Some background Infertility can have many causes. One cause is a low ovarian...
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In a nutshell This analysis compared gonadotropin hormone treatment versus oral drugs for use with intrauterine insemination (IUI). This study found that hormone treatment increased pregnancy rates but also had a higher risk of twins. Some background Ovarian stimulation with IUI is a standard initial treatment for infertility. Ovarian...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated pregnancy rates and the chances of having twins with different types of ovarian stimulation. This study found that using gonadotrophins had the highest pregnancy rates, but also the highest chance of twins. Some background Intrauterine stimulation (IUI) is an infertility treatment...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with unexplained fertility (UEI). Some background UEI is the inability to conceive without a known cause or reason. UEI can affect as many as 50% of couples experiencing infertility. In this case, common causes of infertility in both men and women have been ruled...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of GnRH agonist to stimulate ovulation in women with a history of follicular-endometrial asynchrony. They found that GnRH agonist was associated with higher rates of clinical pregnancy and live birth compared to standard hCG treatment. Some background One approach for treating unexplained...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied whether uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy outcomes following ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination. Authors reported no differences in live birth rates in women with fibroids and those without fibroids. Some background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths around the uterus. Studies have been...
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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,...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial compares two treatment protocols for couples without a known cause for infertility: a conventional and an accelerated regimen. Some background Fertility treatments and procedures are usually given in a step-wise fashion. For most couples with trouble conceiving, the first fertility treatment given...
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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...
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