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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vaginal progesterone used to prevent spontaneous preterm birth in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus. METHODS: This is ...

INTRODUCTION: Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia significantly influence female hormone regulation and reproductive health. Despite increasing research, the complex pathways by which nutritional...

BACKGROUND: Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common cancers in women, with a short overall survival and poor prognosis. Besides the biologically aggressive EC properties, Cancer-associated c...

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the endometrium is a rare and aggressive high-grade malignancy, constituting fewer than 1% of endometrial malignancies, with only 33 cases reported in th...

Sweden national IVF registry report covering 2023 treatments. 26,500 treatments started at 23 clinics (6 public, 17 private). 5,804 live born children (5,508 IVF + 296 IUI-D). Fresh IVF delivery rate ...

1. Define premature ovarian insufficiency, diagnostic criteria, risk factors and comorbidities. 2. Discuss health concerns, as well as health and hormone management of patients suffering with POI. 3. ...

STUDY QUESTION: What were the rates of utilization, effectiveness, and safety for assisted reproductive technology (ART) throughout the world in 2017 and 2018, and what trends were observed? SUMMARY ...

ICMART world report on global assisted reproductive technology activity in 2019. Reports utilization, effectiveness, and safety data submitted from national and regional registries worldwide. Pre-pand...

DIR Jahrbuch 2024 des Deutschen IVF-Registers. ENGLISH SUMMARY: 2024 Annual Report of the German IVF Registry (Deutsches IVF-Register, DIR). Reports German ART cycle counts, treatment indications, emb...

CARTR Plus 2025 annual report covering Canadian ART activity for treatment cycles completed in 2024. Reports cycles performed, single-embryo transfer rates, clinical pregnancy and live-birth rates, AR...

Nationwide survey of JSOG-registered ART facilities on perceptions of disclosing institutional success rates for IVF. Provides context for the JSOG registry's reporting model and clinic-level transpar...

Transition-metal phosphates/phosphides showcase significant promise for energy-related applications because of their high theoretical electrochemical characteristics. However, sluggish electro/ion tra...

Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), previously known as perfluorinated compounds (PFC), are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used over the past decades. Their extensive...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer and industrial products due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, their persistence and bioacc...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been widely used in the production of consumer products globally due to the excellent water and oil resistance and anti-fouling properties. The multipl...

ABSTRACTBackgroundChronic prurigo (CP) is a condition characterised by chronic pruritus and pruriginous lesions. While frequently associated with atopic dermatitis (AD), its link with allergic contact...

Background: Chronic endometritis (CE), frequently asymptomatic, is associated with female infertility. Fallopian tube obstruction (FTO) is also one of the factors contributing to female infertility. M...

STUDY Question: How do endometriosis diagnoses and subtypes reported in administrative health data compare with surgically confirmed disease? SUMMARY ANSWER: For endometriosis diagnosis, we observed ...

STUDY Question: Can semen parameters predict long-term health outcomes in men? SUMMARY ANSWER: There is a lack of evidence to suggest a higher risk of comorbidities in men with poor semen concentrati...

The prevalence of uterine isthmocele, also known as a uterine niche, has risen in parallel with increasing cesarean section (CS) rates, affecting approximately 60% of women depending on their history ...

Background: Maternal hormonal contraception use has been associated with childhood leukemia risk. However, studies are few and often based on self-reported information. Methods: Using registry data f...

Study question: How should premature/primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) be diagnosed and managed based on the best available evidence from published literature?Summary answerThe current guideline pro...

STUDY Question: How should premature/primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) be diagnosed and managed, based on the best available evidence from published literature? SUMMARY ANSWER: The current guidelin...

Background: The combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) with ethinylestradiol and progestins is the most widely used contraceptive method among young women and is used by millions worldwide. However, un...

Background: Premature ovarian insufficiency/failure (POI/POF) is a significant issue for women of reproductive age. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a potential biomarker of ovarian reserve, but its cl...

Objectives: To evaluate the experiences of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women in British Columbia, their perceptions of expected reproductive aging, and potential concerns about endometrial cance...

RTAC Code of Practice (Issue 9) governing accreditation requirements for reproductive technology units operating in Australia and New Zealand. Sets standards for clinical, laboratory, and quality-mana...

# Family formations in fertility treatment 2022 Preliminary UK family type statistics for IVF and DI treatment, storage, and donation Published: November 2024 [Download the underlying dataset as .xlsx...

STUDY Objective: To compare outcomes of vaginal surgery in women with moderate or severe symptomatic cesarean scar defect (with or without residual myometrium). Design: Retrospective cohort study. Set...

No standard criteria exist for how to perform a diagnostic laparoscopy. This case series provides evidence of the importance of standardized, reproducible techniques. A single non-oncologic gynecologi...

Full name: Systematic Mapping of the Abdomen and Pelvis (S-MAP). Attribution: method by Hilgers, term by Whittaker. Presented at AAGL 2024 (not ASRM). 4 cancers over 3 years (not 3 in 6 months).

Processed foods, accounting for most consumable food categories today, contain considerable amounts of food additives. Food additives are substances added to food products to improve taste, consistenc...

# State of the fertility sector 2023/24 Annual publication on HFEA licensed clinics (1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024) Published: 1st October 2024 [Download the underlying dataset as .xlsx](https://ww...

Study Question: What is the relative length variance of the luteal phase compared to the follicular phase within healthy, non-smoking, normal-weight, proven normally ovulatory, premenopausal women wit...

PURPOSE: There is several albeit not univocal evidence suggesting that ovarian reserve is not related to the chance of natural pregnancy, provided that the remnant follicular pool is sufficient to ens...

STUDY Question: Are serum vitamin D levels associated with the incidence of endometrial polyps (EPs) in infertile patients? SUMMARY ANSWER: Serum 25(OH)D levels were nonlinearly correlated with the i...

STUDY Question: What are the roles of maternal preconception diabetes and related periconceptional hyperglycemia on the risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs) in offspring? SUMMARY ANSWER: Mat...

The HFEA Code of Practice gives guidance to clinics about the proper conduct of activities licensed under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (as amended). The 9th edition (effective 26 Oc...

The primary purpose of this prospective cohort study was to determine if treating endometriosis with optimal excision surgery leads to lower rates of repeat surgery as compared to historical rates of ...

Background: Folic acid (FA), which in its chemical form is pteroylglutamic acid, is the fully oxidised, water-soluble, monoglutamic form of vitamin B9. This compound is part of the folate group but wi...

Introduction: Hormones produced by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadal (HPAG) axis are crucial for modulating central nervous system (CNS) function and development throughout a person's life. D...

Background: The menstrual cycle is a critical indicator of women's health. Early prolonged secondary amenorrhea increases risks for morbidity and mortality. Menstrual cycle research in women with HIV ...

IMPORTANCE: Many studies have evaluated whether in utero cannabis exposure is associated with fetal and neonatal outcomes, yet little is known about whether prenatal cannabis use is associated with ma...

The objective of the present study was to investigate some commonly detected halogenated textile pollutants for their bioavailability and hazardous properties. Release into artificial sweat and skin a...

STUDY Question: Could the risk of subsequent pregnancy loss be predicted based on the risk factors of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) patients? SUMMARY ANSWER: A nomogram, constructed from independent...