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Luteal Phase Defect: Diagnosis and TreatmentIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Managing Finances for Fertility TreatmentsIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Managing Expectations During Fertility TreatmentIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Male Fertility After Cancer Treatment
Male Fertility After Cancer TreatmentIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Ejaculatory Issues and Their Treatment
Ejaculatory Issues and Their TreatmentIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Couple-Friendly Supplements for FertilityIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Keeping Romance Alive During Fertility Treatments
Keeping Romance Alive During Fertility TreatmentsIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Preparing for Parenthood Post-Fertility TreatmentIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Supplements That May Boost Male FertilityIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentTreatment
Tubal Blockages: How They Are Diagnosed and When Surgery Helps
Tubal Blockages: How They Are Diagnosed and When Surgery HelpsIVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentA blocked tube on HSG is often not blocked. ASRM reports that 60% of proximal blockages seen on HSG were patent on a repeat scan a month later — which changes what a single…Treatment
IVF vs ICSI — What the Difference Is, and When ICSI Actually Helps (2026)
IVF vs ICSI — What the Difference Is, and When ICSI Actually Helps (2026)IVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentICSI is used in roughly seven in ten cycles with no male factor. The evidence says that in those cycles it does not help, and may slightly reduce the chance of a live birth.Treatment
GnRH Antagonist vs Agonist Protocol — Which IVF Protocol, and Why (2026)
GnRH Antagonist vs Agonist Protocol — Which IVF Protocol, and Why (2026)IVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentThe two main protocols produce equivalent live birth rates. Where they differ is OHSS risk, cycle length, and how many eggs you collect on the way.Treatment
IVF With Endometrial Polyps — Does It Need Removing First? (2026)
IVF With Endometrial Polyps — Does It Need Removing First? (2026)IVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentPolyps under 20 mm appear not to affect IVF outcomes, and a systematic review found no clear benefit from removing them before IVF. Surgery is still routinely offered.Treatment
What Is Assisted Hatching — And Does the Evidence Support It? (2026)
What Is Assisted Hatching — And Does the Evidence Support It? (2026)IVFPulse Editorial in Mental HealthAfter 39 randomized trials and more than 7,000 women, we still cannot say whether assisted hatching improves live birth. It may slightly raise the chance of a multiple pregnancy.Mental Health
IUI vs IVF — Which Treatment Is Right for You? (2026)
IUI vs IVF — Which Treatment Is Right for You? (2026)IVFPulse Editorial in TreatmentPer cycle, IVF wins. Across a course, three IUI cycles look comparable to one IVF cycle — and NICE suggests considering IUI first for unexplained infertility.Treatment