A recent study explores how lifestyle factors and fertility-specific quality of life affect the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments.
By Vijay Kumar MalesuApr 10 2024Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, researchers examined how lifestyle factors and fertility-specific quality of life influence the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology treatments.
Background Infertility impacts around 48.5 million couples worldwide, leading to an increase in ART treatments, with 2.5-3 million cycles annually and nearly 450,000 in Japan alone. With 1 in every 13.9 Japanese babies born via ART, the influence of factors like age, ovarian reserve, and lifestyle choices- including diet, smoking, exercise, and sleep- on treatment success is recognized.
The study outlined the protocols for controlled ovarian stimulation, laboratory procedures, and embryo transfer , including medication dosages and administration schedules based on individual patient profiles. The selection of good-quality blastocysts for transfer was based on the Gardner classification, with a wash-out period required between stimulation and ET.
Study results Between May 2019 and March 2022, 291 women seeking their first IVF treatment at clinics within the IVF Japan Group and the University of Tokyo Hospital were initially considered for the study. After excluding those who discontinued treatment, became pregnant spontaneously, or met exclusion criteria, 281 women proceeded with controlled ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval.
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