Sclerotherapy of Ovarian Endometriomas
The precise mechanism by which ovarian endometrioma causes infertility is unknown. In women with ovarian endometriomas, infertility is potentially associated with a decreased oocyte…
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262 articles · 2015–2024
The Sampson Theory
The Sampson Theory for the pathogenesis of endometriosis [/blog/endometriosis-and-ivf/] is the oldest, but remains the most widely popular and accepted hypothesis. It is based…
Hormonal Treatment of Male Infertility 2
In 1 to 2 percent of cases, male infertility [/blog/male-infertility/] is the result of problems in an area of the brain (the hypothalamus) and…
A Rational Basis for Selecting a Stimulation Protocol
Older women [/blog/old-old-ivf/], as well as those who (regardless of age) have diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) [/blog/diagnosing-and-treating-infertility-due-to-diminished-ovarian-reserve-dor/], tend to produce fewer and
Potential Downsides of DHEA Supplementation: Why take the Risk?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), is steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands and ovary. It is involved in producing the male hormones, androstenedione testosterone and also…
Progesterone-Estrogen Hormonal Supplementation in IVF: How Does it Work and What is its Value?
Ovulation occurs within 38-42 hours of initiation of the spontaneous luteinizing hormone (LH) surge (which can be detected in the blood or urine prior…
Antisperm Antibodies, Infertility, and the Role of IVF with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Antisperm antibodies (ASA) are immunoglobulins that attach to sperm. They are most commonly encountered in semen, blood, cervical mucous and follicular fluid. Not all…
“Triggering” Egg Maturation in IVF: Comparing urine-derived hCG, Recombinant DNA-hCG and GnRH-agonist
Ideal egg development sets the scene for optimal egg maturation that occurs 36-42h prior to ovulation or egg retrieval. Without prior optimal egg development…
Ectopic (Tubal) Pregnancy and IVF
Approximately 1 out of every 100 embryos will implant and grow outside of the uterine cavity, almost always in a fallopian tube. This is…
The Fundamental Requirements For Achieving Optimal IVF Success
Given the considerable emotional, physical and financial investment associated with IVF treatment [/blog/confronting-the-real-cost-of-ivf-treatment/], it is essential that factors known to affect success be identified…
“Functional” Ovarian Cysts and IVF
An ovarian cyst [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024724] is any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022599]. An
Varicocele and Male Infertility
What is a varicocele? The testicles are housed in the scrotum, a skin-covered sac that houses the two testicles as well as blood vessels…
Viagra as a Treatment to Thicken Uterine Lining
About seventeen years ago, after reporting on the benefit of vaginal Sildenafil (Viagra) for women who had implantation dysfunction due to thin endometrial linings,…
Intralipid and IVIG Therapy in the Treatment of Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction
There is an ever growing realization, recognition, and acceptance of the fact that uterine immunologic dysfunction can lead to immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID) [/blog/diagnosing-and-treating-immunologic-implantation-dysfunction-iid/]…
Janet Jackson Delays Tour to Start Family: How Old is too Old for IVF?
More and more women are deciding, based upon personal preference and professional necessity, to postpone having a family to a later age. In fact,…
Pros and Cons of The Lupron (Leuprolide) Trigger Shot
Traditionally, IVF egg retrievals are timed for about 36 hours after a 10,000U hCG “trigger”. The hCG hormone thereupon remains in the system for…
How Does Bodyweight Affect Fertility and IVF Outcome?
The prevalence of obesity in Western societies is on the rise, which has a profound effect on the reproductive performance of women who are…
Premature Luteinization (“the premature LH surge): Why it Happens and how it can be Prevented
Premature luteinization ("premature LH surge") occurs when prior to the planned initiation of the hCG trigger, a progressive rise in LH, irreversibly compromises follicle…
Induction of Ovulation With Clomiphene Citrate: Mode of Action, Indications, Benefits, Limitations and Contraindications for its use
Clomiphene (Clomid, Serophene) is by far the most widely prescribed agent for the induction of human ovulation for women who do not ovulate, those…
Uterine Fibroids and Fertility: Causes & Treatment Options
Fibroids or leiomyomas are non-malignant muscle tumors that grow in the uterine wall. They can be found in about one out of every five…