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 study investigated a combined Stop GnRH agonist and multiple-dose GnRH antagonist protocol for patients with a previous poor ovarian response (POR). It found that this protocol may lead to a higher number of oocytes collected. Some background Patients with POR produce few oocytes (eggs) in response to ovarian stimulation (OS)...
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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...
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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