INFERTILITY

This study tested whether selecting sperm that naturally bind to an egg's outer shell leads to better IVF outcomes than having an embryologist manually choose sperm. Researchers compared embryo development and pregnancy rates between these two methods in 29 couples undergoing the…

This study tested whether losing weight before starting IVF treatment helps overweight women have a baby. Researchers split 158 women into two groups: one followed a 3-month diet and exercise plan before IVF, while the other received standard care. The goal was to see if the weig…

This study tested a new method for preparing sperm samples for IVF/ICSI fertility treatments. Researchers compared this new approach to standard procedures to see if it could improve embryo development. The study involved 41 couples undergoing fertility treatment, measuring how m…

This study tested a new fertility treatment method for women undergoing IVF. The goal was to see if creating a more natural hormone environment during egg stimulation could lead to better pregnancy and live birth rates compared to the standard method. The study involved 129 women…

This study tested whether robots and automation could handle key steps in the IVF process, from preparing sperm and eggs to fertilizing embryos and freezing them. Researchers compared outcomes from automated procedures against the standard manual methods performed by embryologist…

This study tested whether adding a daily hormone injection (HMG) for two weeks after egg retrieval could improve pregnancy outcomes for women undergoing IVF. The trial involved 600 women aged 20-40 who were receiving standard IVF treatment. Researchers compared live birth rates b…

This study tested if starting with a low dose of the fertility drug letrozole and gradually increasing it (step-up) works better than a standard fixed dose for helping women with PCOS ovulate. It involved 70 women with PCOS-related infertility over three treatment cycles. The goa…

This study looked back at 111 fertility treatments using donated eggs to see if the type of solution used to freeze the eggs affects pregnancy success. Researchers compared a solution made specifically for eggs to a more general-purpose one. The goal was to find out if one soluti…

This study looked at whether giving a second ovulation trigger medication could successfully collect eggs from women whose first IVF egg retrieval attempt failed to get any eggs. It included 87 women who had this specific problem. Researchers compared different trigger medication…

This study tested if adding a second hormone (FSH) to the standard one-hormone (hCG) injection given before egg retrieval could improve outcomes for people undergoing IVF. Researchers wanted to see if this two-hormone approach, which more closely mimics a natural menstrual cycle,…

This study tested a lab treatment called GM508 CultActive for people undergoing IVF who had poor fertilization or embryo development in past cycles. It aimed to see if treating eggs with this solution could improve the chance of successful fertilization and lead to higher-quality…

This study looked back at medical records to see if testing women's sensitivity to a common immune medication (glucocorticoids) before embryo transfer affected their chances of having a baby. It included 148 women under 40 with infertility linked to an overactive immune system in…

This completed study looked back at 118 women undergoing IVF treatment to see if using a higher dose of a specific fertility medication (follitropin delta) alongside another hormone could improve embryo quality. The research aimed to build on previous findings that personalized d…

This study tested a new, gentler method for selecting sperm for IVF. Couples with a history of poor embryo quality were randomly assigned to have sperm prepared either with the standard lab method (centrifugation) or a new microfluidic chip. The chip aims to isolate healthier, mo…

This study tested whether a new, non-invasive test could help doctors choose the best embryos during IVF treatment. Researchers compared pregnancy and birth rates between two groups: one where embryos were selected using the new test plus standard visual grading, and another usin…

This small study tested whether a specific type of talk therapy could help people struggling with the emotional distress of infertility. Nine participants received 12 therapy sessions focused on managing difficult thoughts and feelings. The main goal was to see if patients found …

This study tested whether taking melatonin supplements could improve outcomes for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers gave 80 infertile women either melatonin or a placebo during their IVF treatment cycle. They measured hormone levels, egg quality, embryo d…

This study tested whether a special nursing care program could help women feel less stressed and more supported while undergoing infertility treatment. Researchers in Egypt worked with 80 women experiencing secondary infertility, splitting them into two groups: one received the n…

This study tested whether a new pain management protocol could better help women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers compared 206 patients using the new approach to data from previous patients to see if it reduced pain during treatment. The study focused particul…

This study compared two advanced embryo incubators used during IVF treatment to see which one helps embryos implant better. Researchers followed 388 women undergoing IVF with a specific sperm injection technique, randomly assigning them to one of the two incubator systems. The ma…

This study followed 214 children for five years to see if those born using a newer fertility method (CAPA-IVM) develop similarly to those born using the standard method (conventional IVF). Researchers checked the children's physical growth, behavior, and skills like communication…

This study aimed to understand how in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment affects the quality of life of women who are also working. Researchers followed 200 employed women in France through their first IVF attempt, using questionnaires to measure their stress, mood, and work-lif…

This study aimed to understand how diet and lifestyle affect a couple's ability to conceive. Researchers compared 400 fertile and infertile couples, looking at their nutrition, body measurements, blood tests, and lifestyle habits. The goal was to find connections between what peo…

This study aimed to understand how the body absorbs and processes two specific fertility hormones (FSH and hCG) after a single injection. It involved 29 healthy, premenopausal women who were taking birth control pills. The main goal was to measure hormone levels in the blood over…

This study aimed to understand how the body absorbs and processes two specific fertility hormones (FSH and hCG) when given as daily injections under the skin. It involved 28 healthy women of childbearing age who were already using birth control pills. The main goal was to measure…

This study aimed to see if a woman's progesterone level on the day of a fertility treatment called intrauterine insemination (IUI) is linked to her chances of getting pregnant. Researchers observed 158 women undergoing IUI to collect this data. The goal was to gather knowledge th…

This study aimed to find genetic markers in the cells surrounding a woman's eggs that could help predict which embryos are most likely to develop well and lead to a successful pregnancy. Researchers observed 137 women undergoing IVF treatment, collecting cells from their eggs to …

This study aimed to understand a rare condition where the body doesn't produce enough of a key hormone (GnRH) needed to start puberty and support fertility. Researchers studied 111 teenagers and adults with this condition to map their hormone patterns and look for other related h…