Lower total testosterone and sperm concentration were associated with higher numbers of comorbidities.
Men’s Knowledge of Infertility and Related Risk Factors: A Review of Research
During National Men’s Health Month, we are highlighting research conducted among Canadian men to assess their knowledge of male infertility and associated risk factors, summarized by a student while taking the FACTS elective. The study emphasized the importance of counselling men to improve their fertility awareness. Beyond the risk factors associated with female infertility, it is vital to recognize modifiable as well as fixed risk factors for male infertility
Ultrasonographic Features in Adolescents with PCOS
To conclude National Adolescent Health Month, Gloria Singleton, a former FACTS elective participant, summarized research on current criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). One of the criteria, anovulation, is common among adolescents, yet it is important to properly distinguish between normal physiology and teens suffering from undiagnosed PCOS. This study by Shah et al highlights several other criteria, including endometrial thickness and ovarian features noted on transabdominal ultrasound, which can be used to hasten the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.
Implications of Teenage Menstrual, Hormonal, and Metabolic Dysfunction
May marks National Adolescent Health Month, and today we feature research summarized by Alyssa Heric, a medical student and former participant in the FACTS elective. The study authors identified a link between untreated oligomenorrhea and the onset of metabolic dysfunction.[1] Their research adds to the existing data that presents a strong case to educate young women about fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) to identify menstrual abnormalities and prevent later diseases.
A Potential Role for Anti-Müllerian Hormone in Reproductive Health: A Review
As we continue National Women’s Health Week, we are highlighting research published in Human Reproduction Update by Dewailly et al that explores the role of Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in female reproductive health. While on the FACTS elective, Megan Harman summarized this 2014 study [1] that discusses why AMH may represent a useful marker of fertility for women across the reproductive lifespan.
Menstruation May Precondition the Uterus for Successful Pregnancy: A Review
As part of National Women’s Health Week, we are featuring an article about the potential role of menstruation to precondition the uterus for future pregnancy. Summarized by a former participant in the FACTS elective, the authors of this research explore the role of menstruation in achieving a successful pregnancy by investigating parallels between inflammation present in both menstruation and pregnancy.
The Surprising Dynamics of Luteal Phase Hormones in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, we are featuring research that assessed the relationship between supplemental hormones and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This study highlights the need for further research on ovarian hormone dynamics as they relate to symptom severity in both premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD. Wong presents a compelling case….
Imperfectly Perfect: An FABM for Every Season
esearch conducted among fertility awareness-based method (FABM) users often makes a distinction between “perfect use” and “typical use.” This story highlights the importance of motivation with the use of these methods and the way that “typical use” can be “perfect” for a woman and her family. This week we share an interview written by Abby Koski, a former FACTS elective student. She spoke with Carol,* who was first introduced to FABMs in middle school but did not put them into practice until her 20s.
Ovarian Stimulation in the Treatment of Infertility: A Review
During National Infertility Awareness Week, we are featuring an article comparing various options available for ovulation induction, including clomiphene citrate, aromatase inhibitors, metformin, and gonadotropins. Ioana Pencea, a former FACTS elective participant, summarized information published in the Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques.
Estradiol effects on pregnancy rates in IVF cycles: A review of research
As research on the role of progesterone supplementation in pregnancy continues to emerge, physicians and other clinicians trained in restorative reproductive medicine may wonder whether supplementing estrogen during the luteal phase in women trying to conceive would increase pregnancy and implantation rates. In this review, FACTS elective student Daniela Valle summarizes research on the role of estradiol in the luteal phase within the context of IVF outcomes.
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