April 12, 2026 · Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deag058

Live birth rates after natural cycle versus artificial cycle in women receiving donated oocytes and the impact of female age

Listen to this summary

The authors aimed to determine whether natural cycles (NC) could be effectively used in women of advanced maternal age (AMA) receiving donated oocytes, without compromising live birth rates (LBRs) and miscarriage outcomes compared to artificial cycles (AC). The study found that NC resulted in higher LBRs and lower miscarriage rates, as well as reduced obstetrical risks, suggesting that NC may be a beneficial approach for older women undergoing oocyte donation.

Filipa Rafael, Beatriz Nunes David, Juan Manuel Mascarós, Ana Neves, Elena Labarta, Nicolas Garrido, Sofia Nunes, Juan A Garcia-Velasco, Sérgio Reis-Soares, Samuel Santos-Ribeiro

This is one of 33,000+ journals available on OSLR. Try it free for 14 days.

Free 14-day trial. 33,000+ journals. Cancel anytime.

14-day free trial. No commitment.

"Oslr has become part of my weekly routine on my day off. The clinical relevance of the summaries is outstanding — I'd rate it 9/10. Being able to consume research hands-free is a huge advantage for busy physicians."

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Portland, OR

Stay current without falling behind

33,000+ journals. 3-minute audio summaries. Free for 14 days.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play