An overview of research on women who completed ICSI, IVF, and/or embryo transfer while actively or recently testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
All in ICSI
Losing Weight before IVF
This trial looks at the impact on birth rates from hundreds of overweight or obese women taking a weight-loss drug called Orlistat shortly before IVF.
Fertility Treatment & Twins
The largest comparison study ever conducted on how assisted reproductive technology impacts twin births.
Enbrel & Embryo Implantation
A new study explores the use of an arthritis drug called Enbrel (etanercept) in women with repeat embryo implantation failure.
Fertility Treatment and Differences in Dad IQs
A newly published study found that fathers from reproductive assistance (IVF or ICSI) had higher IQ scores than fathers who naturally conceived. This podcast episode discusses the serious flaws in this study.
Lower Pregnancy Rates with Prolonged Storage of Frozen Embryos
A large study of frozen embryo transfers looked at how storage time impacts pregnancies and newborns, with noteworthy results.
Boosting Frozen Embryo Pregnancies with hCG
A NYC fertility center gave one hCG boost to 146 women doing natural frozen embryo transfer. Though the results were encouraging, they might not be easily replicated.