Ovarian Stimulation
Exercise during ovarian stimulation lowered stress levels, with no impact on IVF outcomes
DENVER — Continued physical activity during ovarian stimulation reduced stress levels without increasing rates of ovarian torsion for women undergoing in vitro fertilization, according to new data presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.
Prior testosterone use does not impact egg freezing outcomes for transgender men
DENVER — Exposure to testosterone therapy did not impact outcomes related to egg freezing for transgender men who sought fertility preservation treatment, researchers reported.
Poor ovarian response to stimulation linked to higher rates of oocyte cryopreservation use
Women with poor ovarian response to stimulation had higher likelihood of using frozen oocytes after planned cryopreservation vs. women normal response, particularly among women aged 30 to 39 years, according to cohort study results.
Study yields ‘vital information’ to guide fertility counseling in breast cancer
SAN ANTONIO — Use of fertility preservation or assisted reproductive technology did not increase recurrence risk among patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who paused endocrine therapy to become pregnant, results showed.
Engaging in conversations about fertility
Among the new jargon that has found its way into our daily professional lives, “oncofertility” is one of the words I like the least.