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What Is Hypospermia? - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hypospermia is a sperm disorder in which the man has an unusual low volume of ejaculate or semen. Hypospermia is diagnosed when the amount of semen is below 1.5 ml. Although it causes male infertility in some cases, in principle men with this problem can conceive naturally by following the appropriate treatment.
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Damaged sperm DNA: impact on IVF, ICSI, and insemination
A systematic review assesses the impact of sperm DNA fragmentation on fertility. The results show a lower clinical pregnancy rate in IVF and artificial insemination, and a strong link with the risk of spontaneous abortion in ICSI cycles, suggesting the need for specific tests.
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What is the probability of twins with IVF and artificial insemination?
The transfer of two embryos in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the main reason for the increased likelihood of twin pregnancies. However, it is becoming increasingly common to opt for a single embryo transfer to reduce the risks associated with a multiple pregnancy.
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Advanced age and ERA testing: Is it useful for achieving pregnancy?
A recent study by the University of California investigates whether maternal age affects endometrial receptivity as detected by the ERA test. The results question the usefulness of this test based solely on age.
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What is embryo vitrification? How and when is this procedure used?
Nowadays, embryo freezing is carried out using the vitrification technique, which is an ultra rapid procedure that offers high survival rates of post-thaw embryos.
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Microplastics in follicular fluid: a risk to fertility
A recent Italian study has detected the presence of microplastics in the follicular fluid of women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments. This groundbreaking finding opens up new avenues of research into the impact of environmental pollution on fertility and reproductive health.
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The latest major scientific advances in assisted reproduction
Assisted reproduction technologies are advancing at an unstoppable pace. Recent research highlights the role of artificial intelligence, in vitro gametogenesis, and stem cell therapies in improving success rates and offering new options to people with fertility issues.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) in fertility treatments
Can artificial intelligence help achieve pregnancy? Learn about the latest advances: from automating semen analysis to choosing the best embryo. AI enables more accurate and personalized fertility treatments, improving clinical success in in vitro fertilization.
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What is IVF with vitrified eggs and what are the results like?
IVF with vitrified eggs is a form of IVF that has similar success rates to IVF with fresh eggs. This reproductive treatment is indicated for women who wish to preserve their fertility, either for oncological, economic and/or social reasons, among other situations.
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When does ovulation occur? What are the symptoms of it?
Ovulation is the phase of the menstrual cycle when an egg is released from the ovary to the Fallopian tube. It marks the beginning of the fertility window in women.
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The endometrial microbiome alters the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Increasingly, more attention and importance is being given to the role of the endometrial microbiota (the microorganisms present inside the uterus) in relation to endometrial receptivity and the possibility of embryo implantation after assisted reproduction treatment.
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Frozen vs. fresh embryos: Does uterine preparation have an impact?
In assisted reproduction, frozen embryo transfer is common. This study evaluates whether there are differences in perinatal outcomes with fresh vs. frozen embryo transfer, as well as between different protocols for endometrial preparation prior to frozen embryo transfer.
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