Female infertility
MONDO:0021124Diminished or absent ability of a female to achieve conception.
Also known as: female infertility, female reproductive system infertility, female reproductive system infertility disorder, infertility disorder of female reproductive system, female sterility, female sub-fertility, female subfertility, postpartum sterility
147 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a daily supplement boost fertility? a new trial investigates
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a daily dietary supplement called WeNatal For Her can improve markers of female fertility in women who are trying to conceive. Forty women aged 18-45 will take three capsules each morning for three menstrual cycles. Researchers will measure blood levels o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: WeNatal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Frozen ovary tissue awakened to restore fertility in women with early menopause
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new technique to help women with primary ovarian insufficiency (early ovarian failure) become pregnant. Doctors removed one ovary, treated small pieces of it with drugs to wake up dormant eggs, and then transplanted the tissue back into the patient. After moni…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could red blood cells deliver a steroid to ease a rare brain disorder?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a treatment called EryDex for people with ataxia telangiectasia (A-T), a rare genetic disease that affects movement and coordination. EryDex is a steroid (dexamethasone) packaged inside the patient's own red blood cells and given as an IV infusion every …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quince Therapeutics S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cheaper pill may work as well as costly shot for IVF success in endometriosis patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 99 IVF patients with endometriosis (a condition where uterine-like tissue grows elsewhere) and a positive BCL6 test. It compared a cheap oral pill (norethindrone acetate) to an expensive injection (Depo Lupron) given before embryo transfer. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Inception Fertility Research Institute, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Herbal granules may boost IVF success for women over 35
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether Erzhi Tiangui granules, a traditional Chinese herbal blend, could improve live birth rates in women aged 35 to 43 with poor ovarian response undergoing IVF. The trial involved 480 participants across multiple centers and compared the herbal granules to a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Fertility drug showdown: which works better for IVF in china?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 3 trial compared two fertility drugs—follitropin delta (Rekovelle) and follitropin alfa (Gonal-F)—in 301 Chinese women undergoing IVF. The goal was to see which starting dose leads to the best number of eggs retrieved. Participants received daily injections f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Fertility boost? study tests estradiol and guaifenesin alongside clomiphene
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding vaginal estradiol or oral guaifenesin to standard fertility treatment (clomiphene citrate) could improve pregnancy rates. 90 women with infertility were randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal was to see if these add-ons helped with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Natural compounds may boost fertility in PCOS without side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether two natural supplements (acetyl L-carnitine and myo/chiro-inositol) can help women with PCOS ovulate and become pregnant. 120 women aged 18-35 with PCOS-related infertility took part. The goal was to see if these supplements improve ovulation and pregnan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could a vaginal postbiotic boost IVF success?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether postbiotic suppositories (containing natural bacteria byproducts) could improve the vaginal microbiome in 15 infertile women aged 30-45 who had at least two failed IVF attempts. Participants used one suppository daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare sugar disorder: drug shows promise in trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called AT-007 in 47 children aged 2 to 18 with Classic Galactosemia, a rare genetic disorder that makes it hard to break down a sugar called galactose. The goal was to see if the drug could improve behavior, daily living skills, and language…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Applied Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Could a pill replace IVF shots? new study tests oral drug
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether an oral tablet called SHR7280 works as well as the standard injection (ganirelix) for preventing early ovulation in women undergoing IVF. The study involved 317 infertile women aged 20-39. If effective, the pill could offer a more convenient opti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:58 UTC
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Could MRI replace x-rays for infertility checks?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compared two imaging methods for diagnosing female infertility: MRI with a contrast dye and traditional X-ray. The goal was to see if MRI, which uses no radiation, could provide a complete and accurate assessment. Forty women participated, and researchers measured how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Babble boot camp: could early talk therapy stop speech delays in rare disease?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a program called Babble Boot Camp for babies with classic galactosemia, a rare condition that often causes speech and language problems. The program started when babies were 2 to 24 months old and involved weekly online coaching for parents from a speech therapi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease the emotional toll of infertility
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a simple mindfulness exercise—noticing natural changes in mood and body throughout the day—could improve wellbeing for couples dealing with infertility. 70 patients and their partners took part. The goal was to see if this low-cost, easy-to-learn approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Flushing technique may boost egg retrieval in women with low ovarian reserve
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether flushing follicles with a special needle during egg retrieval helps women who produce few eggs in IVF. 257 women with fewer than 5 mature follicles were randomly assigned to standard aspiration or aspiration plus flushing. The goal was to see if flushing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a simple supplement boost IVF success in PCOS?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special supplement containing antioxidants and probiotics could improve egg quality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing IVF. Twenty women took either the supplement or a placebo (just folic acid) during their IVF cycle. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fertypharm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can better sleep boost IVF success? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how sleep length and quality may affect the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in women. Participants will wear a ring-shaped device that tracks sleep patterns before and after a frozen embryo transfer. The goal is to see if sleep parameters like total sl…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into the mysteries of x and y chromosomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 112 people with known differences in their sex chromosomes (X and Y) to better understand how these variations affect health, especially infertility. Participants underwent physical exams, blood and urine tests, imaging, and sensory checks over about 5 days. …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Frozen embryo transfers may boost IVF success, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using frozen embryos instead of fresh ones in IVF leads to more live births. 237 women took part, and researchers compared pregnancy rates and baby health. The goal was to see if freezing embryos helps the womb lining work better.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug HS-10518 put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety and tolerability of a new drug called HS-10518 in 60 healthy premenopausal women in China. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitored for side effects and how the drug moved through the body. The goal was…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Second University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Thyroid levels may influence fertility treatment outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood affects the success of a fertility treatment called ICSI. Researchers measured TSH in 180 women on day 2-3 of their menstrual cycle and then tracked egg retrieval, fertilization, and pregnanc…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Weight and fertility: new study examines frozen embryo transfer outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 1,800 frozen embryo transfer cycles to see if a woman's body mass index (BMI) affects whether the transfer can be done as planned and if it leads to pregnancy. Researchers compared obese and non-obese women using different hormone preparation methods. Th…
Sponsor: Clinique Mathilde • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Large study looks at how a 25-Gene cancer test affects patients and families
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a genetic test that checks 25 genes linked to hereditary cancers is used in clinics. Over 1,500 people with a personal or family history of cancer took part. Researchers collected blood samples and had participants fill out questionnaires over five years …
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Fertility study probes best way to give progesterone for embryo transfer prep
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how different doses and methods of giving progesterone (vaginal, under the skin, or muscle injection) affect the structure and function of the uterine lining in women preparing for embryo transfer. 109 healthy women with regular cycles took part, and research…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad, IVI VALENCIA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Egg freezing showdown: does the type of freezing medium affect pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a special freezing medium designed just for eggs, versus a universal medium for all stages, affects pregnancy rates in egg donation. Researchers analyzed data from 111 donor cycles. The goal is to see if the type of freezing medium makes a diffe…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which sterilization route is best? new study compares patient recovery and satisfaction
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 255 women who chose to have permanent sterilization (tubal ligation) surgery. Researchers compared three different surgical approaches to see which one led to the best recovery and highest patient satisfaction. The goal was to help doctors and patients choose…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a simple uterine flush boost IVF pregnancy rates?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether flushing the uterus with a low dose of the hormone hCG right after egg retrieval could improve pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF. Researchers measured immune markers and blood flow in the uterus to see if the flush made the womb more receptive t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Omayma Ismail Khalaf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:57 UTC