Infertility

A recent study suggests that higher CASP8 expression in embryos is associated with successful implantation outcomes in women of advanced maternal age, as presented at ACOG 2024.

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A recent double-blind, randomized clinical trial revealed a higher clinical pregnancy rate with pioglitazone compared to metformin in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients undergoing in vitro fertilization, suggesting potential for improved outcomes.

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Learn how a mandatory elective single-embryo transfer policy in publicly funded in vitro fertilization programs significantly decreases multifetal pregnancy rates, offering insights into mitigating risks in assisted reproduction.

A recent poll highlights increasing public demand for broader insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization, underscoring persistent barriers faced by millions without access to adequate fertility care.

Dive into the latest statistics from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, revealing a 6% increase in in vitro fertilization cycles and a surge in egg freezing, amidst a landscape of rising fertility service demand and evolving clinical practices.

A recent study found that COVID-19 infections within 10 weeks after embryo transfer show no correlation with in vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes.

A recent study revealed a correlation between high doses and prolonged duration of exogenous gonadotropin use during in vitro fertilization and increased embryonic mosaicism alongside diminished live birth rates, prompting reconsideration of dosage and duration protocols.

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Discover how FemaSeed, an innovative artificial insemination device by Femasys Inc, offers safe and effective fertility solutions through precise sperm delivery into the fallopian tube.

Dive into the latest research in metabolomics and proteomics, revealing potential biomarkers like fibrinogen cleavage peptides and GRAM domain-containing protein 1C, offering new avenues for diagnosis and treatment in addressing the global issue of female infertility.

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A recent study highlights how a history of infertility may signal decreased cardiovascular health in midlife, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk assessments in female patients.

In a recent study, an association was found between gastrointestional treatment type and perceived infertility risk.

In a recent study, transgender women had reduced sperm quality compared to cisgender men, and transgender men used contraception at similar rates to cisgender women.

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In a recent study, stroke was more common among women within 12 months after delivery if infertility treatment was administered.

Learn how and when to counsel your patients.

A model to estimate the optimal number of oocytes to try to fertilize during assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment predicted that 43.4% of oocyte retrievals were day 3 transfers; hence, exposing all oocytes to sperm is recommended.

History, potential value, possible candidates, and limitations of PGT for in vitro fertilization.

The findings indicate a previously confirmed notion that COVID-19 vaccination does not impact pregnancy outcomes in couples experiencing infertility.

A study published in the journal Sleep and Breathing found sleep quality influenced newborn weight in a gender-specific and trimester-specific way.

Chromosomal abnormalities in infertile couples who use assisted reproductive technology (ART) do not appear to impact cumulative clinical pregnancy or live-birth rates, according to a study published in the Annals of Medicine.

Women who underwent a frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) for assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment were nearly twice as likely to experience bleeding or miscarriage in the first trimester with hormone replacement cycles (HRC-FET) compared to natural cycles (NC-FET), according to a retrospective cohort study published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.

The authors noted that although adenomyosis is common among infertile women, it is unclear whether the condition has a detrimental effect on in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) results.

Women with previous recurrent ectopic pregnancy (EP) have a significantly lower risk of EP following in vitro fertilization (IVF), compared to women with previous single EP, according to a retrospective cohort study published in the journal PLOS One.

State infertility insurance mandates are critical for improving access to infertility care. They also help to advance gender equality and reproductive rights.

A study published in the journal Scientific Reports may shed light on a potential connection between sleep quality and IVF success.

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