Female weight is an important factor in determining fertility and infertility . Physicians view weight in terms of body mass index or BMI. A BMI between 20 and 24.9 is considered normal for adults. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese. A number of studies have suggested that women who are obese have numerous reproductive problems.

For the last 30 years, the medications needed for IVF have been given by injection. Initially, the injections were intramuscular. More recently, more advanced fertility drugs are now given by subcutaneous injections . Subcutaneous injections use a smaller needle which is also thinner. This results in less discomfort to the patient. however, a needle is a needle and some discomfort and bruising still occurs. Several attempts to create a method to take these medications without injections have been tried without success.

An Australian company released results of a preliminary study evaluating a new device to isolate healthy sperm for IVF cycles.  The device, known as the SpermSep CS10 uses an electrical field to separate normal sperm from damaged sperm.

Recent research presented at the World Congress of Endometriosis suggests that women with freckles, moles and easily-burned skin are more likely to suffer from endometriosis .

 

Endometriosis is a problem in which the tissue which normally gows inside the uterine lining, grows outside of the uterus. It is estimated that 6% of reproductive aged women may have endometriosis. Common places where endometriosis is found includes the ovaries, the walls of the abdomen, and the fallopian tubes. Endometriosis can be a cause for infertility or pelvic pain or both.