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Egg quality and age: what 14,420 oocytes revealed in ICSI cycles
In 14,420 oocytes from 1,856 ICSI cycles, age showed the most consistent links with egg and embryo development. An AI score added limited predictive value.
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Androgen receptor gene repeats and sperm count: findings in 866 men
Among 866 men with infertility, longer androgen receptor GGN repeats were associated with lower sperm counts. Learn why this is not a routine diagnostic test.
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When endometriosis and adenomyosis coexist: clues from immune markers
A Polish study examines galectins and inflammatory markers in endometriosis and adenomyosis. What the study of 47 women can tell us about their overlap.
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Adenomyosis and chronic endometritis: what a study of 332 patients found
Among 332 patients, chronic endometritis was more common with diffuse inner-layer adenomyosis. What the finding means for fertility evaluation.
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Can DNA fragments in follicular fluid tell us about embryo quality? A 106-patient IVF pilot study
A Korean pilot study of 106 IVF patients found a weak link between follicular fluid DNA integrity and embryo morphology. Pregnancy and birth were not assessed.
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Microplastics and sperm motility: a study looks at the gut microbiome
A Chinese study links fecal microplastic markers to sperm motility and explores the gut microbiome. The observational findings do not establish causation.
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Sperm DNA damage, age and abdominal fat: what can a waist measurement tell us?
A study links age to sperm DNA fragmentation and examines abdominal fat. Learn why a waist measurement cannot diagnose DNA damage.
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Sperm DNA fragmentation and embryo chromosome number in a study of 5,637 couples
An eight-year study found higher embryo aneuploidy with sperm DNA fragmentation of 30% or more. What the results can and cannot tell IVF patients.
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How a father’s health before conception may leave a molecular mark on sperm
How might paternal preconception health affect sperm? A review examines epigenetics, small RNAs and the limits of evidence on offspring health.