Subtle progesterone rise on the day of hCG administration is associated with lower live birth rates in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology: a retrospective study with 2,555 fresh embryo transfers

Friday, June 8, 2012

In this retrospective, observational, cohort study with 2,555 women, a rise of serum P levels on the day of hCG administration was associated with a reduced live birth rate after day-5 fresh ET.

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Trophectoderm morphology significantly affects the rates of ongoing pregnancy and miscarriage in frozen-thawed single blastocyst transfer cycle in vitro fertilization

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Trophectoderm morphology, which is significantly related to the rates of ongoing pregnancy and miscarriage, may be the most important parameter when selecting a single blastocyst for transfer.

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Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

We present a systematic review and meta-analysis performed to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF.

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In vitro fertilization is a successful treatment in endometriosis-associated infertility

Thursday, May 10, 2012

In a large cohort study, women with endometriosis associated infertility were found to have pregnancy and live birth rates similar to women with tubal factor infertility.

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Glutathione peroxidase activity in seminal plasma and its relationship to classical sperm parameters and in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcome

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Glutathione peroxidase activity in seminal plasma is related to semen quality but has no relation to in vitro fertilization outcome.

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