The aromatase inhibitor letrozole appears to
constitute a good alternative to CC-gonadotropin
in patients with unexplained infertility
undergoing COH cycles combined with IUI therapy.0802
Mullerian inhibiting substance has been
studied extensively in the context of in-vitro
fertilization and has been correlated with
several outcome parameters.0801
- Infertility
Tobacco compounds exert
a deleterious effect on the process of ovarian
follicle maturation. This effect is expressed by
worse in-vitro fertilization parameters in
cycles performed on women with smoking habits.
Also, uterine receptiveness is significantly
altered by the smoking habit. In men, cigarette
smoking reduces sperm production. Spermatozoa
from smokers have reduced fertilizing capacity,
and embryos display lower implantation rates.
Even in-utero exposition to tobacco constituents
leads to reduced sperm count in adult life.
Couples in reproductive age should be strongly
discouraged to smoke. -
Infertility
10th May 2008
Reassurance has been provided that after
removing intrauterine devices to restore fertility,
subsequent pregnancies occur easily and
normally.0801
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis can be
beneficial for three major subgroups of patients
with
recurrent pregnancy loss:0801
9th May 2008
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