Publications by authors named "Tara Launchbury"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated paired follicular fluid and vaginal secretions from 71 ART patients to investigate the presence of microorganisms and cytokines related to infertility and ART outcomes.
- The results showed that colonizing microorganisms in follicular fluid were linked to lower fertilization and pregnancy rates across various infertility groups, highlighting their potential negative impact on ART outcomes.
- A specific cytokine (IL-18) was identified as a marker for idiopathic infertility, and several cytokines were associated with successful fertilization, suggesting that follicular fluid's composition could be critical for understanding reproductive challenges.
