Nalbuphine and midazolam show non-inferiority to pethidine and midazolam for oocyte retrieval pain
Nalbuphine Matches Old Painkiller For Egg Retrieval
In this double-blinded, non-inferiority randomized controlled trial of 94 participants, 10 mg intravenous nalbuphine with 5 mg midazolam was…
A new painkiller matches the old standard for egg retrieval without causing more side effects.
Higher body mass index associated with increased oxidative stress in women undergoing IVF
Higher BMI linked to oxidative stress in infertility treatment
In this prospective observational cross-sectional study, researchers examined the relationship between body mass index and oxidative stress …
A new study shows that a higher BMI may trigger oxidative stress, a chemical imbalance that could impact women undergoing IVF.
Study protocol for screening nulliparous women to prevent preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction
A new plan to screen for pregnancy risks is being tested in a UK hospital.
This study protocol describes a prospective cohort with a nested randomized controlled trial at Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, UK. It plans to r…
A major research plan is starting to test a new way to screen for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction in pregnant women.
Large ART cohort shows clinical pregnancy rates around 34% and live birth rates near 25%
A new database reveals how IVF success rates vary across Europe
This retrospective observational cohort study analyzed 64,081 ovarian stimulation cycles from 18 IVF/ICSI centers in Italy and Germany. Clin…
This huge new database tracks real IVF cycles to help doctors understand current success rates and treatment patterns across Europe.
Meta-analysis Links Abnormal Gestational Weight Gain to Adverse Outcomes in 866,593 Pregnancies
Too much or too little weight in pregnancy changes risks
This systematic review and meta-analysis of multinational cohort data (n=866,593) found that excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) signifi…
Gaining too much or too little during pregnancy shifts the odds for serious health risks, and the effects depend heavily on where a woman li…
ICSI yields lower cumulative live birth rate than conventional IVF in non-male factor infertility
Conventional IVF beats ICSI for non-male factor infertility in large Canadian study
This retrospective cohort study using Canadian registry data compared ICSI versus conventional IVF in 140,252 retrieval cycles for non-male …
A major Canadian registry shows conventional IVF delivers more live births than ICSI for couples without male factor infertility.
Review synthesizes postpartum women perspectives on digital health tools in Alberta
Digital tools help some postpartum mothers but can feel like a burden
This qualitative review synthesizes focus group data from 18 postpartum women in Alberta regarding digital health tools. Participants identi…
A small study of 18 women in Alberta found digital health apps helped structure care but also created new pressures and privacy worries.
Proof of concept research suggests portable PFM systems may offer superior sensitivity for pelvic-floor dysfunction
New 3D scanner spots hidden pelvic floor weakness before symptoms start
This proof of concept research evaluates a portable multi-channel PFM-pressure dynamic measuring system against traditional PFM-evaluating m…
A new 3D scanner detects hidden pelvic floor weakness before symptoms appear, offering a clear path to earlier diagnosis and better treatmen…
Review finds bed partners have more sleep apnea than pregnant co-sleepers in third trimester
Pregnant women sleep better than their partners despite restlessness
This review of an observational study examined sleep physiology in 41 pregnant participants and 36 bed partners. Bed partners had significan…
Healthy pregnant women sleep better than their bed partners, who face a much higher risk of severe sleep apnea during this time.
Retrospective Cohort Profile Describes Preconception Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery Study Design for Birth Outcomes
Weight loss surgery before pregnancy could change baby health forever
This retrospective cohort profile outlines a study design involving United States healthcare system members aged 18 and older with a singlet…
Losing weight before getting pregnant might give your baby a head start on a healthier life.
Holidaily intervention reduces work-related rumination in workers over two weeks compared with waitlist controls.
Gamified App Helps Workers Reduce Work-Related Thinking
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 190 workers from the general population to evaluate Holidaily, a low-threshold, gamified mobile he…
A new mobile health tool called Holidaily significantly lowered work-related rumination in 190 workers compared to those waiting for the app…
Narrative review of TCM active ingredients for asthenozoospermia notes current knowledge gaps and limitations.
Natural Herbs May Help Fix Sperm Movement Issues
This narrative review examines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) active ingredients, including flavonoids, polysaccharides, saponins, and p…
A new analysis suggests specific plant ingredients could improve sperm quality where standard treatments often fall short.