Sentences with phrase «reproductive outcomes»

The effects of caffeine on reproductive outcomes in women.

A high level of caffeine intake was associated with risk factors for adverse reproductive outcomes.

Authors of the study said their findings provide the first substantial evidence cortisol, a hormone affected by lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise, directly affects reproductive outcomes.

Sheree L. Boulet, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues assessed national trends and reproductive outcomes of fresh IVF cycles (embryos transferred without being frozen) associated with the use of ICSI compared with conventional IVF.

The use of an assisted reproduction technique known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) doubled between 1996 and 2012, although compared with conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF), use of ICSI was not associated with improved reproductive outcomes, according to a study in the January 20 issue of JAMA.

Leading the study, Professor Kavita Vedhara from the University's School of Medicine said: «Researchers have been interested in the role that cortisol may play in determining reproductive outcomes for some time now, not least because cortisol is typically elevated in relation to stress.

The end - points were early reproductive outcome parameters, including menstrual dysregulation, female fertility and miscarriage rates.

The paper explores the possible reasons behind the variation and states that while genetic background could be a potential determinant of egg and sperm quality, variation in environmental exposures relating to lifestyle, dietary factors, socio - economic and cultural factors could be influencing egg and sperm quality, accessibility of fertility treatment and behaviour towards seeking medical care and consequently reproductive outcomes.

An analysis of almost 10,000 first cycles of egg donation treatment at one of Europe's largest IVF centres shows that female obesity reduces the receptivity of the uterus to embryo implantation and thereby compromises reproductive outcome.

Differences in the stress response may be related to reproductive outcomes as well as to the development of psychiatric problems.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a report in 2013 stating that high levels of exposure to phthalates could lead to adverse reproductive outcomes in women.

On the implications of the study Dr Stocker said: «Whilst we have demonstrated an association between shift work and negative early reproductive outcomes, we have not proven causation.

«The evidence for adverse reproductive outcomes (infertility, cancers, malformations) from exposure to endocrine - disrupting chemicals is strong, and there is mounting evidence for effects on other endocrine systems, including thyroid, neuroendocrine, obesity and metabolism, and insulin and glucose homeostasis.»

The study, conducted in the Fertility Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the first to examine associations between organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs)-- which are used in polyurethane foam in many products, including upholstered furniture, baby products, and gym mats — and reproductive outcomes in women.

In noting that only some reproductive outcomes were affected by shift work, Dr Stocker reported that the underlying biological disturbances involved in reproductive difficulties «are complex and not the same across all the disease processes.»

Exposure to soy - based formula in infancy and endocrinological and reproductive outcomes in young adulthood.

This study suggests that... Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improves the reproductive outcome of IVF compared with no acupuncture.

[9] Prasad, S., Tiwari, M., Pandey, A.N., Shrivastav, T.G., & Chaube, S.K. «Impact of stress on oocyte quality and reproductive outcome.»