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RETRACTED ARTICLE. OBJECTIVE: The current study aims to evaluate the effect of peri-conceptional progesterone started early in the luteal phase before confirmation of pregnancy in preventing miscarria...

Contemporary hormonal contraception formulations contain lower doses of estrogen, have new synthetic progestin components, and provide novel methods of delivery that have not been studied extensively ...

The most common complication during oocyte retrieval is vaginal bleeding, which is largely controlled by buffer application. In conclusion, the oocyte retrieval process can be considered a safe proced...

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of achieving pregnancy with focused intercourse in the fertile window identified using natural fertility indicators. Methods: 24-cycle prospective effectiven...

CONTEXT: The long-term effects of metformin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are inadequately studied. OBJECTIVE: The effects of metformin on women with PCOS during 24 months with res...

Concern has been raised over increased male reproductive disorders in the Western world, and the disruption of male endocrinology has been suggested to play a central role. Several studies have shown ...

Context: The long-term effects of metformin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are inadequately studied. Objective: The effects of metformin on women with PCOS during 24 months with res...

BACKGROUND: The fertility clinic is an environment in which significant adverse incidents are potentially catastrophic. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) publishes an annual repo...

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to analyze systematically the preface and foreword of each edition of Williams Obstetrics and Te Linde's Operative Gynecology to gain insight into historical changes in me...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of adjuvant 17-α-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (17OHP-C) in reducing the risk of preterm delivery <34 weeks and adverse perinatal outcomes in women with ≥3 second tr...

Annual report (Jahrbuch) of the Deutsches IVF-Register (DIR) for treatment year 2017. DIR is the German national IVF/ICSI registry, founded 1982 — the oldest continuously operating ART registry. Volun...

Annual summary report on assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles performed in Japan during 2015, published by the Ethics Committee of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG).

CARTR Plus annual report. Presented at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Annual Meeting in September 2017, reporting Canadian ART cycle outcomes.

The great asymmetry of autoimmune diseases between genders represents one of the most enigmatic observations among the mosaic of autoimmunity. Sex hormones are believed to play a crucial role on this ...

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. Symptoms include amenorrhea, hirsutism, infertility, obesity, acne vulgaris, and a...

Estrogen has a dramatic effect on musculoskeletal function. Beyond the known relationship between estrogen and bone, it directly affects the structure and function of other musculoskeletal tissues suc...

On the occasion of the XIIIth International Symposium on Spermatology held from 9 to 13 May 2018 in Stockholm (Sweden), participants (guest speakers and audience) collectively felt the need to make a ...

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to examine levels of, correlates of and changes in the use of individual and grouped methods of contraception among US females aged 15-44 from 2008 to 2014. STUDY DESIGN:...

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.06.039. International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology: world report on assisted reproductive technology, 2011. Adamson GD(1), de Mouzon J(2), Chambe...

CONTEXT: Unexplained infertility (UI), defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse with no diagnosed cause, affects 10% to 30% of infertile couples. An improved und...

The concept of the ovarian continuum can be understood as a process that occurs during a woman's lifetime and begins during intrauterine life with fertilization. Women start their reproductive years w...

BACKGROUND: Little is known about whether contemporary hormonal contraception is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. METHODS: We assessed associations between the use of hormonal cont...

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether interpregnancy interval length after a pregnancy loss is associated with risk of repeat miscarriage. METHODS: This analysis includes pregnant women participating in the R...

The objective of this study was to evaluate whether Vitex agnus castus is a safe and effective treatment for PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and to discuss the implications of these fin...

CONTEXT: Weight loss remains one of the most important arms in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Further studies are needed to identify the best treatment. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate ...

OBJECTIVE: To study the perinatal outcomes between singleton live births achieved with the use of commissioned versus spontaneously conceived embryos carried by the same gestational surrogate. DESIGN...

Background: There are many mobile phone apps aimed at helping women map their ovulation and menstrual cycles and facilitating successful conception (or avoiding pregnancy). These apps usually ask user...

Core and peripheral body temperatures are affected by changes in reproductive hormones during the menstrual cycle. Women worldwide use the basal body temperature (BBT) method to aid and prevent concep...

The incidence of metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and obesity continues to increase. In addition to the well-known contributors to these disorders, such as food intake and sedentary lifestyle,...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the relative risk of suicide attempt and suicide in users of hormonal contraception. Method: The authors assessed associations between hormonal contr...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed by its characteristic reproductive features. However, PCOS is also associated with metabolic abnormalities, including insulin resistanc...

STUDY Question: Can a consensus and evidence-driven set of terms and definitions be generated to be used globally in order to ensure consistency when reporting on infertility issues and fertility care...

BACKGROUND: Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a well-known cause of mental retardation. It can be diagnosed in early pregnancy. Scientists have made great strides in outlining the pathophysiologic mechani...

Residents entering training in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) often have misconceptions as to what medical interventions Roman Catholic healthcare institutions prohibit, and why c...

Background and PurposePublished reports indicate that over 100 million women worldwide use the birth control pill (Oral Contraceptives, or OCPs).1,2 However, in a national study conducted by the Batte...

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of miscarriage in women with endometriosis (WwE) compared with disease-free control women (CW). Design: Cross-sectional analysis nested in a retrospective obse...

An organism's reproductive fitness is sensitive to the environment, integrating cues of resource availability, ecological factors, and hazards within its habitat. Events that challenge the environment...

Importance: Despite lack of evidence of their utility, biomarkers of ovarian reserve are being promoted as potential markers of reproductive potential. Objective: To determine the associations betwee...

The US cesarean delivery rate remains 30%-32%. Increases in maternal age, obesity, and diabetes put upward pressure on this rate. Alternatives to cesarean delivery, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)...

Reports on bacteria detected in maternal fluids during pregnancy are typically associated with adverse consequences, and whether the female reproductive tract harbours distinct microbial communities b...

We investigated the electronic structure of Lead Oxide (PbO) - one of the most promising photoconductor materials for direct conversion x-ray imaging detectors, using soft x-ray emission and absorptio...

An isthmocele appears as a fluid pouchlike defect in the anterior uterine wall at the site of a prior cesarean section and ranges in prevalence from 19% to 84%, a direct relation to the increase in ce...

STUDY QUESTION: Are there any changes in the treatments involving ART and IUI initiated in Europe during 2013 compared with previ- ous years? SUMMARY ANSWER: An increase in the overall number of ART ...

Disorders of bone density are especially prevalent among athletic women. The severity of bone loss ranges from osteopenia to frank osteoporosis. In female athletes, a higher incidence of osteoporosis ...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of endometriosis on pregnancy outcomes. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING: Not applicable. PATIENT(S): Women with or without endometriosis. INT...