Algera E et al.2024The European journal of general practice
BACKGROUND: A general practitioner (GP) standardly provides contraceptive counselling and care in the Netherlands. Recent years have seen the rise of mobile health technologies that aim to prevent pre...
Mobile Health AppsApp-Based MethodsDigital Counselling
Turati F et al.2024European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
OBJECTIVE: Endogenous and exogenous hormonal factors have been associated with female breast, genital, and colorectal cancer risk. The aim of the present study is to conduct an evidence-based evaluati...
Cancer Risk and PreventionReproductive and Hormonal FactorsPopulation Attributable Fraction
IMPORTANCE: Because analytic technologies improve, increasing amounts of data on methylation differences between assisted reproductive technology (ART) and unassisted conceptions are available. Howeve...
Liu S et al.2024Human reproduction (Oxford, England)
STUDY QUESTION: Does recombinant Lactobacillus expressing granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) have a better protective effect than the current treatment of thin endometrium (TE)?
SUMMARY AN...
Presentation covering three topics: (1) Review of RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 17 on Recurrent Miscarriage (Regan et al., BJOG 2023), (2) Key concepts of Restorative Reproductive Medicine with NeoFert...
OBJECTIVE: To report utilization, effectiveness, and safety of assisted reproductive technologies in 2015 and 2016.
DESIGN: A retrospective, cross-sectional survey of 3,103 assisted reproductive tech...
Agence de la biomédecine2024Agence de la biomédecine - AMP Vigilance
Rapport annuel d'AMP Vigilance 2023 de l'Agence de la biomédecine. ENGLISH SUMMARY: 2023 ART vigilance report from the French Agence de la biomédecine. AMP Vigilance is the mandatory adverse-event sur...
Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology et al.2024Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
日本産科婦人科学会 体外受精・胚移植等の臨床実施成績 2023年. ENGLISH SUMMARY: JSOG ART annual registry report for 2023 from the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) ART Online Registration Committee. Reports IVF, I...
DIR Jahrbuch 2023 des Deutschen IVF-Registers. ENGLISH SUMMARY: 2023 Annual Report of the German IVF Registry (Deutsches IVF-Register, DIR). Reports German ART cycle counts, treatment indications, emb...
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society et al.2024Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society - CARTR Plus
CARTR Plus 2024 annual report covering Canadian ART activity for treatment cycles completed in 2023. Reports cycles performed, single-embryo transfer rates, clinical pregnancy and live-birth rates, AR...
Annual summary report on assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles performed in Japan during 2022, published by the Ethics Committee of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG). Repor...
Annual summary report on assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles performed in Japan during 2021, published by the Ethics Committee of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG). Repor...
Mengelkoch S et al.2024Brain, behavior, and immunity
Women using hormonal contraceptives (HCs) exhibit numerous signs of chronic inflammation, including elevated C-reactive protein levels and greater risk of developing mood and autoimmune disorders. How...
BACKGROUND: Observational studies have demonstrated associations between menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it remains unclear whether these associations are...
Previous studies have shown that the risk of malignant transformation of endometriosis in premenopausal women is approximately 1%, significantly impacting the overall well-being and quality of life of...
Dhar S et al.2024Journal of human reproductive sciences
BACKGROUND: Zinc is an essential micronutrient, a vital stabiliser and a cofactor in many enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and phospholipase C and also acts as an antioxidant by protecting the sul...
Duchette C et al.2024International journal of women's health
Research demonstrates resistance training is not only safe but also beneficial for pregnant women. However, exercise recommendations for pregnant women still minimize the importance of resistance exer...
BACKGROUND: Evidence from observational studies and clinical trials suggests that the gut microbiota is associated with gynecological diseases. However, the causal relationship between gut microbiota ...
Weingarten SJ et al.2024Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing)
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth. When poorly controlled, they are associated with worse obstetric outcomes, such as higher rates of preterm ...
Hernández Fernández CP et al.2024Contact Dermatitis
AbstractBackgroundCurrent frequency and features for positivity to textile dye mix (TDM) in Spain are unknown.ObjectivesTo study the frequency, clinical features and simultaneous positivity between TD...
AbstractGiven the increasing concern about chemical exposure from textiles, our study examines the risks of dermal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS), bisphenol B (BPB) and bisphenol F (...
Background Silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) are used increasingly in consumer and healthcare fabrics due to their antimicrobial properties. Abrasive leaching experiments have shown that AgNPs can be re...
Textile production involves using various chemicals that may remain in clothing and pose health risks. Alkylphenol ethoxylates are non-ionic surfactants which may be involved in various textile printi...
Objective: Fetal Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (LUTO) is associated with oligohydramnios and significant fetal morbidity, resulting in poor lung development and perinatal death. However, oligohydram...
Women are considered to have an irregular menstrual cycle if their cycle length is less than 21 days or more than 35 days, accompanied by less or very severe blood flow. The prevalence of menstrual cy...
Health Impact ReviewVital Sign IndicatorMenstrual Irregularity Outcomes
Yeung PP Jr et al.2023
Open Access
Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Introduction: Pregnancy rates after the placement of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE, trade name Gore-Tex®) for adhesion prevention following cystectomy of endometriomas ≥3 cm and excision of ...
Objective: Women who have experienced reproductive loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion) evaluated the usefulness of a novel screening tool, Reproductive Grief Screen (RGS), to identify patie...
Grief Assessment ToolsReproductive GriefTool Development
Wang M et al.2023Environmental Science & Technology
Microplastic fibers from textiles have been known to significantly contribute to marine microplastic pollution. However, little is known about the microfiber formation and discharge during textile pro...
**STUDY QUESTION:** What are the data and trends on ART and IUI cycle numbers and their outcomes, and on fertility preservation (FP) interventions, reported in 2019 as compared to previous years?
**S...
Chiarella SE et al.2023The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice
Progestogen hypersensitivity (PH) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by diverse cutaneous manifestations, bronchospasm, and/or anaphylaxis. Possible triggers include ovarian progesterone and exo...
Evanchuk JL et al.2023
Open Access
The Journal of Nutrition
Background: The maternal status of multiple micronutrients during pregnancy and postpartum and their potential associations with maternal health outcomes are largely undescribed.
Objectives: This stu...
Iron and Vitamin D StatusAntenatal DepressionMicronutrient Assessment in Pregnancy
Melo P et al.2023
Open Access
BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Background: Treatment with vaginal progesterone reduces the risk of miscarriage and preterm birth in selected high-risk women. The hypothesis that vaginal progesterone can reduce the risk of hypertens...
Hypertensive DisordersProgesterone SupplementationSystematic Review and Meta-Analysis
# State of the fertility sector 2022/23
Annual publication on HFEA licensed centres
(1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023)
Published: 12th September 2023
[Download the underlying dataset as .xlsx](https:/...
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become popular as an adjunct to fertility treatment for women with infertility, particularly those with low ovarian reserve and premature ovarian insufficienc...
Qin XD et al.2023Environmental health perspectives
BACKGROUND: Estrogens play a critical role in parturition, and poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have estrogenic effects, have been associated with preterm birth. However, the impact o...
Underwear is a potential source of women's exposure to heavy metals owing to its direct contact with the skin, especially the skin of the vagina and vulva, which has a strong absorptive capacity. Howe...
Lahimer M et al.2023
Open Access
Frontiers in Public Health
The deleterious effects of chemical or non-chemical endocrine disruptors (EDs) on male fertility potential is well documented but still not fully elucidated. For example, the detection of industrial c...
Huang D et al.2023Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Objective: To present a case of concurrent uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and isthmocele, treated with ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVAC) embolization of the AVM followed by robotic ist...
Hassan H et al.2023
Open Access
International Medical Case Reports Journal
Maternal b-HCG levels fell to undetectable levels one month after birth without treatment. She was doing well and a follow-up six months later revealed no evidence of retained tissue or recurrence.
Rossi SP et al.2023Molecular and cellular endocrinology
Antioxidant actions of melatonin and its impact on testicular function and fertility have already been described. Considering that Sertoli cells contribute to provide structural support and nutrition ...
Aromatic amines (AAs) are polar organic chemicals with a wide environmental distribution originating from various sources, such as tobacco smoke, diesel exhaust, and dermal absorption from textile pro...
Munoz JL et al.2023Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology : the Official Journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Data sharing not applicable - no new data generated
Meyers M et al.2023
Open Access
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
The fertility tracking of menstrual cycles during perimenopause with a quantitative hormone monitor is a novel undertaking. Women in regular menstrual cycles have been tracking their fertility using d...
Suresh S et al.2023American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Background: Spontaneous preterm birth significantly increases the risk for a recurrent preterm birth. Only a few identifiable clinical risk factors can be referenced in counseling for recurrent preter...
Recurrent Preterm BirthPlacental PathologyProgesterone Supplementation for Preterm Birth
Identifying how specific nutrients can impact fertility, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes will yield important insights into the biological mechanisms linking diet and reproductive health. Our study i...
In spite of the widespread use of lifestyle modifications programs, many patients with PCOS are obese and prevalence of obesity in PCOS remains high. In this study, we present the data on the use of s...
Moon KY et al.2023
Open Access
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of thyroid autoantibodies and serum TSH levels on clinical IVF outcomes.
Materials and Methods: This study included 260 Korean women scheduled fo...
Thyroid Autoimmunity and IVFIVF Outcomes and Thyroid FunctionTSH Thresholds in Fertility
Gompel A et al.2023Climacteric : the Journal of the International Menopause Society
A recent Perspective article asserted that progesterone secretion during ovulatory cycles is the cause of breast cancer. However, we challenge most of the evidence developed in this publication. First...
Breast Cancer RiskCancer Risk AssessmentProgesterone Safety Evidence