Tag: Infertility
Alcohol Intake Inversely Linked to Fecundability
During luteal phase, moderate and heavy drinking are associated with reduction in fecundability versus no alcohol intake
Fertility Concerns Impact Treatment Decisions in Breast Cancer
One-third of young women with breast cancer indicated that fertility concerns affected decisions relating to endocrine therapy
Children Conceived by ART Are Shorter, Lighter at Birth
Children conceived by assisted reproduction technology grow more rapidly after birth; height, weight similar to those naturally conceived by 17
Fresh Embryos May Yield More Live Births From Donor Eggs
Findings seen for fresh compared to cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfers during IVF cycles using freshly retrieved donor eggs
Cannabis Use May Be Tied to More Difficulty Conceiving
Findings based on women with a history of pregnancy loss attempting pregnancy
ART Treatment Not Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Increased risk compared with general population likely due to nulliparity among ART-treated women; risk not increased versus subfertile women
Hormonal Contraceptive Use May Delay Return of Fecundability
Longest delay of five to eight months found for users of injectable contraceptives; no lasting effect seen on fecundability for long-term use