New hope for IVF couples as trials show OXO-001 pill raises the odds of pregnancy
Pregnancy rates 10 weeks after embryo transfer were 46.3pc for patients treated with OXO-001 compared to 35.7pc for those given a placebo
The pill is the first of its kind and had already gone through safety checks in early studies – known as pre-clinical trials. Photo: Getty Images/Science Photo Libra
A new tablet could help improve the odds of successful IVF treatment, scientists have said after initial trials showed “promising” results.
Researchers set out to test whether the drug, which has a direct effect on the inner lining of the womb, can improve the embryo implantation process during fertility treatment.
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