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Stressful Life Events Linked to Poor IVF Outcome
Scientific studies have reported contradictory findings on the effect of stress on both, fertility and IVF outcomes. Since most of the earlier research focused on ART-related stress, the impact of naturally occurring, non-fertility-related stressors on the probability of achieving IVF pregnancy was unclear. Now, a prospective study published in the online edition of Human Reproduction reports that negative and stressful events up to 12 months before an IVF procedure can increase the chances of poor treatment outcomes. Read more »
Successful IVF Live Birth Reported with Sperm Cryopreserved for 22 Years
Fertility experts at the Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte (REACH) have reported the successful birth of a baby girl conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), by using cryopreserved sperm, frozen for 22 years. Read more »
Use of Oral Contraceptives does not Affect Return to Fertility
A recent study published in the current issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility reports that the use of oral contraceptive (OC) pills, including cyclic and extended/continuous regimens, does not influence the return to fertility. Read more »
