Fertility and Infertility News and Studies
Effect of Sporadic Anovulation on Ovulatory Hormone Levels
Researchers from the Eunice Shriver Kennedy National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development recently published a study on hormone
levels in women experiencing anovulation. The study was published in
the journal Human Reproduction.
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Women with Asthma Could Face Delay in Becoming Pregnant
A new study suggests it may take longer for women with asthma to conceive than it does women without the condition. This research adds to mounting evidence that asthma has a negative effect on fertility.
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IVF Success Rate May Be Misleading
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is expensive but perhaps more important,
it's an emotionally charged commitment with life-changing consequences.
People considering this option undoubtedly want to work with the clinic
that has the best track record.
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Effect of C-Section on Future Fertility
A study published in the journal Human Reproduction claims women who deliver via C-section may have more difficulty conceiving after delivery than women who birth vaginally.
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Some Women Seeking Fertility Treatments Too Early
According to research completed by the University of Utah'sDepartment of Family and Preventative Medicine, some women seek out andreceive fertility treatments before such treatment is clinicallyindicated.
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Progesterone-Induced Endometrial Withdrawal and IUI Outcome
According to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, progesterone-induced menses may have a negative effect on intra-uterine insemination (IUI) success.
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Your Personality Might Affect Your Fertility Rate
Men with neurotic personality traits are having fewer children than their ancestors, according to a study published in the European Journal of Personality. This study looked at the relationship between personality and the likelihood someone will have a child.
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Lab Surprise Hints at Improved Fertility Options for POI
Lab surprise hints at improved fertility options for POI, and it changed the scope of study for the pleasantly surprised scientist who discovered it.
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Micro-Vibration and Development of Human Embryos
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics,
micro-vibration of human embryos may prove beneficial for poor
responders. The procedure was assessed with mouse embryos and human
embryos.
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Endometrial Development During Intrauterine Insemination
According to a study of more than 2,900 patients, endometrium
development may plan a more important part in the success of
intrauterine insemination than doctors think.
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Effect of Hyaluronic Acid Sperm Selection in ICSI Patients
Researchers from the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sir
Ganga Ram Hospital in India recently published a study in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics on the impact of choosing sperm bond to hyaluronic acid (HA).
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ICSI Outcome: Extracted Sperm Vs Ejaculated Sperm
Researchers from Tel Aviv University recently published a study in the journal Fertility and Sterility comparing fertilization and pregnancy rates between extracted and ejaculated sperm in patients undergoing ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).
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Coping with Fertility Postponement
Women are choosing to put off motherhood until later in life, typically
the mid to late 30s. Researchers from Italy recently examined the coping
styles and issues these young women deal with when they postpone
fertility.
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Prevalence of Clinically Reported Fertility Problems
Infertility is a growing problem in the world. Researchers from the
University of Nottingham aimed to find out just how prevalent
infertility is based on age, socioeconomic status and geographic area.
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Phyto-oestrogens, Ovulation and PCOS
The study shows an all-natural treatment works just as well as
prescription clomiphene citrate at inducing ovulation and other positive
changes to support conception in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Fertility and Pregnancy
CAH or congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a disease caused by gene mutation. The condition affects cortisol, cholesterol and adrenal gland function. All CAH patients have some level of impaired fertility.
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Converting Skin Cells to Stem Cells to Create Viable Sperm
A team of research scientists at Stanford University was able to convert skin cells of infertile men into human sperm cells.
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Occupational Causes of Decreased Male Fertility
There are occupational hazards that may lead to decreased male
fertility, according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen,
but research into these toxicants is inconsistent.
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Serum HCG Levels Do Not Predict Oocyte Maturity
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is the pregnancy hormone that triggers a positive pregnancy test. The hormone is used to help facilitate egg maturation and release.
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Effect of Surgical Correction of Septate Uterus on Fertility
A recent study published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive
Gynecology reported safe improvements in reproduction after resection
surgery to repair a septate uterus. Women in the study previously
reported infertility and recurrent miscarriage.
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Girls’ Eggs May Be Different from Women’s Eggs
The results of a study on female mice might lead the way to improved treatments for human females experiencing certain reproductive difficulties.
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Impact of Cancer Treatment in Childhood on Adult Fertility
Medical advances in the treatment of childhood cancers have
increased survival rates to about 83%. With eradication of cancer comes a
normal lifespan into adulthood when issues like fertility arise.
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Cystic Fibrosis and Fertility
Cystic fibrosis is a condition that can reduce overall lifespan.
Recent medical advances have prolonged life of patients with cystic
fibrosis and with increased lifespan come increased interest in the
implications of the disease on fertility and reproduction.
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Smoking and High Fat Diet May Increase Infertility in Men
Smoking and consuming high fat diets may be responsible for infertility
in men, according to a new study by researchers at the University of
Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences.
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Dad’s Biological Clock Just as Important as Mom’s
A major study that compared the psychiatric health and academicachievement of siblings gives strong support to the theory that dad'sbiological clock exists and may be just as important as mom's.
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How Infertility Affects the Female Identity
Throughout the ages, women, especially newly married women, have been bombarded with the same questions: When are you going to start a family? What are you waiting for? I want grandchildren; when will you give them to me? What's wrong with you that you?
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$260 for a Test-Tube Baby?
A team of Belgium fertility doctors announced development of an in
vitro fertilization (IVF) process that uses laboratory equipment much
less expensive than traditional equipment.
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Psychiatric Disorders and Ineffective Infertility Treatment
Researchers in Denmark reviewed information collected during a
Danish cohort involving more than 98,000 women in hopes of determining
whether or not there was a connection between psychiatric disorders and
ineffective infertility treatments.
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Cryotransfer of Embryos Developed from Vitrified Oocytes
Vitrification is a relatively new form of cryopreservation used to
preserve sperm and oocytes. After warming, oocytes are fertilized and
the resulting embryos are implanted using assisted reproductive
technology (ART).
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Epididymitis and Reproductive Function
Epididymitis is the inflammation of the tube connecting the vas deferens and testicle. Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause inflammation and reduction in reproductive function.
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Protein Important to Fertility and Risk of Miscarriage
Researchers have discovered that a protein enzyme may be responsible for some cases of infertility and recurrent miscarriage. The SGK1 enzyme needs to be carefully balanced to promote pregnancy and maintain pregnancy, according to research.
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Pregnancy After Kidney Transplant Possible
After recovering from a kidney transplant, some women may desire to
start a family. According to a new study published in the American
Journal of Transplantation, chances of pregnancy after kidney transplant
are high. Nearly 74% of pregnancies end in live births.
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Donor Recruitment Advertisements and Recommended Donor Age
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine suggests guidelines for
egg donor qualification by fertility clinics and companies that recruit
egg donors.
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Androgen Sensitivity, PCOS and Sexual Desire
Researchers from the University of Vermont recently published a study in the journal Hormones and Behavior, claiming high androgen levels may cause women to feel more sexual desire to mate rather than to connect with a partner.
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Coping After Recurrent Miscarriage
According to researchers at the University Medical Centre Utrecht in the Netherlands, after the first miscarriage, women remain more positiveabout future pregnancies, but two or more miscarriages changes thewoman's mental perspective.
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Pain Relief for Women Undergoing Oocyte Removal
A study review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
claims no one pain relief method is better than another, but using
multiple methods concurrently may reduce pain more effectively for some
women.
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Fertility Perception in Young, Adolescent Girls with Cancer
While significant studies exist revealing how young female cancer
patients feel about future fertility and impact of cancer treatment on
fertility, little is known about fertility perception in the healthy,
female adolescent population.
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Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization
According to the chart review, acupuncture does not reduce the chance of
pregnancy or live birth and may, in some cases, actually increase the
chances of live birth.
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D-Loop Genotyping May Predict Endometriosis Risk
Researchers in India recently published a study in the journal Fertility and Sterility supporting D-Loop genotyping to predict risk of endometriosis.
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Ovarian Stimulation Protocols for Onco-Fertility Patients
Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia,
recently published a study in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and
Genetics on the possible solutions for women facing cancer treatment.
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Big Breakfast May Aid Fertility for Some Women
Eating a big breakfast can boost fertility in women with PCOS, according to a new study published in Clinical Science.
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Oral Progestin for Endometrial Cancer: Sparing Fertility
Young women diagnosed with endometrial cancer may think pregnancy is out of the question, but researchers at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea report otherwise in a study published in the European Journal of Cancer.
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Patients Reflect on IVF Treatments in Online Forums
Researchers recently published a study in the journal Human Reproduction on how information about IVF treatments is shared. Patients primarily shared information on Internet forums, but not all information was openly shared.
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High Anti-PLAC1 Antibodies and Implantation Failure
Diagnostic workups are a crucial part of fertility planning and
treatment. According to researchers from the University of Foggia, the
anti-PLAC1 antibody may prove to be an important part of future workups.
PLAC1 antibody is a placenta-specific antibody.
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VEGF and Recurrent Implantation Failure
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is used in many IVF/ICSI treatments to facilitate implantation of embryos. Researchers from Poissey Saint German Medical Center wondered if women with recurrent implantation failure shared a common form of polymorphism.
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Enhancing Uterine Receptivity to Improve IVF Pregnancy Rates
Recent studies on genetics show that enhancing expression of particular
developmental genes at certain periods in the uterus could help the
success of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) pregnancies.
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Do Blastocysts Facilitate Implantation?
Researchers from Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research inAustralia recently published an in-vitro study that could hold the keyto increasing implantation success rates. The study was published in the journal Human Reproduction.
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Endometrial Injury to Improve Embryo Implantation
In some medical cases, embryo implantation may be improved by
injuring the endometrial lining. Injury is defined as scratching the
lining of the uterus though researchers in Leichester UK are not sure
how effective the treatment really is.
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How Past ART Results Affect Future Attempts
At Tyho-Galileo Research Laboratories, researchers theorized that Moore's Law could be used to predict future IVF outcome just as it had predicted advancement in technology. IVF procedure success has steadily increased in a linear path over the last seven years.
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8-Cell Embryo “Hug” May Help Determine Best IVF Candidates
One of life's most endearing moments occurs when a new parent gives afirst hug to a newborn baby. Countless medical studies have documentedthe nurturing value of the human touch.
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