In a nutshell This study looked at how freezing affected sperm collected surgically from the testes. It found that frozen sperm and fresh sperm led to similar pregnancy rates from intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), but that there were more miscarriages when using frozen sperm. Some background Nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a condition...
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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 paper compared the rates of birth defects in babies born after intracytoplasmic sperm injection and after sperm were chosen for at high magnification. Some background Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (injecting sperm directly into egg) is an effective reproductive method to treat male infertility. However, there is an...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article reviewed currently published data concerning the efficacy and safety of the different sperm retrieval techniques for men with reduced sperm production. Some background Around 10% of infertile men suffer from non-obstructive azoospermia, which describes a condition in which very few sperm cells are produced in the...
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 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 short article reviews a new available blood test used to assess ovarian reserve in women considering fertility treatments: Antimullerian hormone (AMH) testing. Some background Ovarian reserve refers to the amount of eggs remaining in the ovaries at a given time. Assessment of ovarian reserve is very important in guiding...
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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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