Serum and follicular fluid vitamin D levels correlate in women with diminished or normal ovarian reserve undergoing IVF
The Vitamin D Clue Hiding Inside IVF Fertility Labs
This prospective cohort study examined 145 women undergoing IVF with diminished or normal ovarian reserve.
Vitamin D levels may track with IVF success in a specific high-risk group, but this finding is not yet a reason to start high-dose supplemen…
Systematic review finds 54.8% of Indian women with reproductive morbidities seek treatment
Half of Indian women ignore reproductive pain
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined health-seeking behavior for reproductive morbidities among Indian women.
Ignoring common reproductive problems like pelvic pain or irregular periods leads to worse health outcomes for millions of women in India.
Adenomyosis localization affects infertility and pregnancy outcomes in women with intrinsic or extrinsic disease
Does where adenomyosis grows in your uterus change your chances of getting pregnant?
This narrative systematic review analyzed nine observational studies involving women with intrinsic or extrinsic adenomyosis.
Adenomyosis location matters: outer growth links to infertility while inner growth connects to pregnancy loss, showing the disease pattern c…
Seasons did not significantly affect pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients undergoing IVF-ET
Does the season change your IVF success? For most pregnancy outcomes, the answer is no
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 1,413 infertile patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) to assess seas…
Getting pregnant in spring isn't better than winter for IVF success, as a study of 1,413 patients found no seasonal difference in live birth…
BMI1 expression downregulated in spontaneous abortion tissue, correlates with reproductive outcomes in infertile patients
Study finds lower BMI1 protein levels in tissue after miscarriage versus elective abortion
An observational cohort study of 167 patients (78 elective abortion, 39 spontaneous abortion, 50 infertile) found BMI1 expression was signif…
Lower levels of a protein called BMI1 in uterine tissue are linked to miscarriage, and women with higher BMI1 had better pregnancy and birth…
Wildfire exposure studied for impact on indoor air quality and ART outcomes in Australian fertility clinics
Could wildfire smoke affect fertility treatments? A new study looks for answers
A retrospective cohort study of 1,647 ART cycles in Victoria, Australia examined exposure to the 2019-2020 'Black Summer' wildfires.
Wildfire smoke may impact fertility treatments, as a new study examines how air pollution during Australia's 'Black Summer' fires affected I…
Cross-sectional study finds low knowledge and negative attitudes toward male infertility among undergraduates
Do young adults understand male infertility? A new study finds concerning gaps
A descriptive cross-sectional study of 300 undergraduates at Osun State University found low overall knowledge (47.7%) and negative attitude…
Young adults often lack knowledge about male infertility, with over half expressing negative attitudes that may fuel stigma and silence the …
Retrospective study examines LH concentration on trigger day in long-protocol IVF/ICSI cycles
Study examines luteinizing hormone levels during IVF treatment in nearly 10,000 cycles
A retrospective cohort study of 9,979 IVF/ICSI cycles examined serum LH concentration on the day of hCG trigger, stratified into five groups…
IVF success rates vary by luteinizing hormone levels on trigger day, with findings differing between women younger and older than 38.
AI technologies outperform traditional methods for semen analysis in male infertility
Can AI help diagnose male infertility better than traditional methods?
A narrative review of AI applications in male infertility found AI algorithms outperform traditional methods for semen analysis.
Artificial intelligence is outperforming traditional methods for analyzing sperm samples, offering faster and more consistent diagnoses for …
Expert consensus identifies policy gaps limiting ART access in Asia Pacific region
Why is it so hard to get fertility help in Asia Pacific countries?
An expert consensus and literature review of fertility policy in the Asia Pacific region found many countries have been slow to recognize in…
Infertility isn't recognized as a disease in many Asia Pacific countries, leading to little funding, no insurance for IVF, and public misund…
Questions about Infertility
Can ultra-processed food consumption linked to obesity affect metabolic conditions in people with infertility?
Yes, ultra-processed food consumption is linked to obesity and can worsen metabolic conditions in people with infertility by increasing oxidative stress and inflammation.
Full answer →Does taking Zishen Yutai Pill improve outcomes for patients undergoing IVF-ET for infertility?
Yes, a meta-analysis of 18 RCTs found Zishen Yutai Pill significantly improves clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in women undergoing IVF-ET.
Full answer →How does having a higher body mass index affect oxidative stress during IVF for infertility?
Higher BMI increases oxidative stress during IVF by reducing antioxidant defenses and increasing lipid peroxidation, which may impair egg quality and treatment success.
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