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Assisted Reproduction

The use of assisted reproductive technologies, such as ICSI/IVF, and their outcomes in relation to sperm DNA fragmentation and abstinence.

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Jan 20, 2026

How does ejaculatory abstinence affect sperm DNA fragmentation and fertility outcomes?

A growing body of systematic reviews, meta-analyses and large observational studies shows that shorter ejaculatory abstinence—often defined as 24 hours or less—tends to lower sperm DNA fragmentation (...

Jan 19, 2026

How does abstinence interval before collection change semen volume and sperm concentration?

Shorter abstinence intervals generally reduce semen volume and sperm concentration, while longer abstinence tends to increase both measures — with many studies finding peaks around 4–7 days — but long...

Jan 12, 2026

How long should a dilation session last and how often is safe?

There is no single “correct” length for a cervical dilation session because the term covers very different clinical contexts — spontaneous labor, pharmacologic or mechanical cervical preparation for p...

Jan 9, 2026

When and why might medical practitioners measure vaginal dimensions (gynecology, pelvic surgery, device fitting)?

Medical practitioners measure vaginal dimensions for specific clinical and engineering purposes: to plan and perform pelvic surgery, assess and treat pelvic floor disorders, guide obstetric management...

Jan 6, 2026

is ejaculate volume related to abstinence and does this level off completely after the first ejaculation

Ejaculate volume is clearly linked to the duration of ejaculatory abstinence: most large cross-sectional, longitudinal and meta-analytic studies show semen volume rises with longer abstinence and fall...