Essays about: "infertility, ivf"

Found 5 essays containing the words infertility, ivf.

1. 1. Microfluidic sorting of sperm for assisted reproduction - An evaluation of ZyMōt multi sperm separation device

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Emma Olofsson; [2023-06-22]
   Keywords : Assisted reproduction technologies Spermatozoa DNA fragmentation Density-gra- dient centrifugation Microfluidics ZyMōt Multi;

   Abstract : Infertility is a worldwide problem and the main reason for the use of assisted reproductive technol- ogy (ART). In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is one ART treatment normally used, where the fertilization of oocytes occurs in vitro. READ MORE

3. 2. Microvesicles in human reproduction and their role in Assisted Reproductive Techniques

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi

   Author : Hala Sawas; [2022]
   Keywords : In Vitro Fertilization; Venous Thromboembolism; Fetuin B; Ovastacin; Flow Cytometry;

   Abstract : Infertility is a problem that could be treated by using In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This procedure starts by increasing estrogen levels and then retrieving oocytes. However, studies have showed an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and lung embolism that is correlated with the rising levels of estrogen. READ MORE

4. 3. No association between folate intake, pregnancy outcome and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene in women with unexplained infertility

   University essay from Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Annica Hoas; [2013]
   Keywords : methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase; fertility; folic acid; rs1801131; rs1801133; rs2274976;

   Abstract : Folate has a direct effect on DNA synthesis which is a major factor in embryo development. In 10% of all infertility couples, there is no apparent cause of infertility. One theory is that folate metabolism is affected in these couples and that it is a possible cause of infertility. READ MORE

5. 4. Biopower and Precarity: Meeting Embodied Self in the Discourses of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Ukraine

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Polina Vlasenko; [2013]
   Keywords : precarity; biopower; assisted reproductive technologies; ukraine; subjectivation; rationalities of government; normalization of motherhood; biological citizenship; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In this thesis I examine the connection between female embodiment and subjectivation, technologization of reproduction and rationalities of government in Ukraine, where assisted reproductive technologies (ART) were introduced not so long ago, but have already become part of the lived experience of numerous women and heated a large debate in society about the nature of women, motherhood, national duty, citizenship and demographic crisis. Moreover, the study I accomplish is necessitated by the growing importance of Ukraine as a colonial market of cheap donor egg cells and as a target of transnational reproductive travel engendered by commercial surrogacy industry. READ MORE

6. 5. Correlation between Fertilization, Cleavage and Pregnancy Rate with Sperm DNA-Fragmentation Index (DFI)

   University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Kaitlin Nymo; [2008]
   Keywords : Human sperm; male infertility; Sperm Chromatin Dispersion Test; DNA-damage; in vitro fertilization.;

   Abstract : The chromatin integrity in sperm cells is vital for successful pregnancy. In this study DNA-damage was evaluated in sperm cells from 50 men attending In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) treatment. READ MORE