Within the male reproductive system, oxidative stress (OS) has been identified as prevailing etiology of infertility. The effects reactive oxygen species (ROS) on fertility depend dimensions, “modus operandi” ROS and oxido-reduction potential (ORP) tract. Hereupon, for an adequate response to OS, cells our body are endowed with a well-sophisticated system defense in order be protected. Various ...

Background: Women and men who have infertility problems, are faced with numerous psychological pressures, including changes in family environment and social networks, sexual problems and challenges of infertility stress which are associated with depression and psychological distress and can result in premature withdrawal of medical infertility treatments and unresolved feelings of loss and grie...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review summarizes the role of free radicals and oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of human reproduction. RECENT FINDINGS An extensive review of the literature on the role of oxidative stress in influencing assisted reproduction and its outcome is described in this article. Free radicals or reactive oxygen species mediate their action through many of the proinflamm...

BACKGROUND The role of stress in reproduction, particularly during treatment for infertility, has been of considerable interest; however, few studies have objectively measured stress and anxiety over the course of the IVF cycle or compared the experience of first-time and repeat patients. METHODS This prospective cohort pilot study enrolled 44 women undergoing IVF at a university-based clinic...

s:3252:"Background: Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine used in the treatment of infertility. But what is acupuncture? Can it really help to get pregnant? Acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needles into particular points in the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, these points run along "energy lines" called meridians. By needling specific points...