Comment:A few links to articles on mild stimulation, monozygotic twinning and IVF and on sperm function and morphology.
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Are Tests of Sperm DNA Damage Clinically Useful? Pros and Cons
Nonetheless, the true clinical utility of sperm DNA damage tests remains to be established, because the available studies are small and few in number and the study characteristics are heterogeneous. Although current data suggest that impaired sperm D
Morphometric dimensions of the human sperm head depend on the staining method used
Different staining techniques change the morphometric dimensions of the human sperm head, probably due to the fact that either the fixatives or stains are not iso-osmotic in relation to human semen. Since these changes in sperm head dimensions are no
Considerations in Evaluating Human Spermatogenesis on the Basis of Total Sperm per Ejaculate
Longer abstinence intervals reward men with poor sperm production, because sperm accumulate in the excurrent ducts for 7 days or more of abstinence, and penalize men with good sperm production, because after 3 days or less of abstinence their excurre
The risk of monozygotic twins after assisted reproductive technology: a systematic review and meta-a
The risk of monozygotic twins in assisted conception is 2.25 times higher than the natural conceptions. Larger studies reporting on monozygotic twinning following single-embryo transfer or after post-natal confirmation of zygosity with DNA analysis a
Effects of cigarette smoking upon clinical outcomes of assisted reproduction: a meta-analysis
This meta-analysis provides compelling evidence for a significant negative effect of cigarette smoking upon clinical outcomes of ART and should be presented to infertility patients who smoke cigarettes in order to optimize success rates.
The clinical significance of the retrieval of a low number of oocytes following mild ovarian stimula
The optimal number of retrieved oocytes depends on the ovarian stimulation regimen. After mild ovarian stimulation, a modest number of oocytes is associated with optimal implantation rates and does not reflect a poor ovarian response.
Evidence in favour of mild ovarian stimulation for IVF is accumulating in recent literature. However, further, sufficiently powered prospective studies applying novel mild treatment regimens are required and structured reporting of the incidence and.
Uterine fibroid embolization shows fertility rates comparable to myomectomy
Uterine fibroid embolization, a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure that blocks blood supply to treat painful uterine fibroids, has a comparable fertility rate to myomectomy, the surgical removal of uterine fibroids, for women who w
Low oxygen levels prevent X chromosome inactivation in human embryonic stem cells
Oxygen levels in the lab can permanently alter human embryonic stem (ES) cells, specifically inducing X chromosome inactivation in female cells, according to Whitehead Institute researchers. Human ES cells have been routinely created and maintained a
Inside Indias international baby farm - Times Online
Childless couples from around the world are travelling to India to have babies by surrogate mothers. They say it’s their last chance and that everyone benefits. Is it a fair trade?
Acupuncture has no effect on pregnancy rates following IVF, say experts - Times Online
Infertile women who spend hundreds of pounds on acupuncture during IVF treatment are doing nothing to improve their chances of having a baby, the most extensive review of the evidence yet conducted has found.
Making babies naturally may be a dying art - Times Online
Thirtysomethings could routinely conceive babies using IVF within a decade because it will have become better than sex as a means of reproduction, scientists have predicted. According to a new report, advances in IVF technology mean it will be possi
Scientists find new role for ultrasound as a male contraceptive - Times Online
A one-off blast of ultrasound could work as a reversible contraceptive for men, according to scientists. If preliminary results are confirmed, applying therapeutic ultrasound to the testes for ten to fifteen minutes could be provide protection for u
Big coffee drinkers may have smaller babies - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A new Dutch study has found pregnant women who drink lots of coffee every day may have smaller babies. Researchers in Rotterdam studied women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of six cups of coffee per day during their pregnancy. They say, on av
Microscope Work Chambers Creating The Right Environment For Embryos & Cell Cultures
emCell Work Chambers are microscopical work areas that provide long term stable environment for handling gametes, oocytes, embryos, stem cells and other tissues dependent on a controlled environment.
Paternal DNA packaging in spermatozoa: more than the sum of its parts? DNA, histones, protamines and
n this review, the most recent research into mammalian spermatozoal chromatin composition is discussed alongside evidence for conserved, non-randomly located nucleosomal domains in spermatozoal nuclei, all supporting the hypothesis that the spermatoz
In-line filter for cylinder and house gasses
O2, N2, CO2, and tri-gas. Aire~LifeLine provides in-line air filtration with top of the line protection, delivering a better and more consistent yield of cylinder and house gasses for a wide range of med
Vit Kit - Warm NX is an adaptable, cost-effective system for use in the thawing of oocytes, pronuclear zygotes, cleavage stage embryos, and blastocyst stage embryos. Unlike many vitrification kits that feature a mono-buffered system and M199 base med
Vit Kit - Freeze NX is an adaptable, cost-effective system for use in the vitrification of oocytes, pronuclear zygotes, cleavage stage embryos, and blastocyst stage embryos. Vit Kit - Freeze NX is the latest advancement in vitrification media aimed t
S-Cryolock is the slimmer version of the original. It is a versatile, simple and efficient vitrification device that is intended for the holding, cryopreservation and storage of oocytes or embryos in liquid nitrogen.
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