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BACKGROUND: Observational studies have demonstrated associations between menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it remains unclear whether these associations are...

Intrauterine adhesion (IUA), a major cause of uterine infertility, is pathologically characterized by endometrial fibrosis. Current treatments for IUA have poor efficacy with high recurrence rate, and...

Globally, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 10% of fertile women, leading to great health and economic burden. PCOS is a heterogenous illness that can cause infertility, irregul...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of ejaculatory abstinence on sperm parameters. METHODS: Thirteen studies published between 2013 and 2022 were included in this meta-analysis. 2,315...

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...

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...

OBJECTIVE: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the existing research on the seminal microbiome and its association with male infertility, while also highlighting areas that warrant furthe...

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...

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 (...

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...

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...

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...

IMPORTANCE: Because analytic technologies improve, increasing amounts of data on methylation differences between assisted reproductive technology (ART) and unassisted conceptions are available. Howeve...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Progestogen hypersensitivity (PH) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by diverse cutaneous manifestations, bronchospasm, and/or anaphylaxis. Possible triggers include ovarian progesterone and exo...

**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...

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in human fluids and organs is a great concern, since, as highlighted by recent studies on animal models, they could cause alterations of several physiological funct...

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...

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...

# 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:/...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Guideline Group on Unexplained Infertility; Romualdi D(1), Ata B(2)(3), Bhattacharya S(4), Bosch E(5), Costello M(6)(7), Gersak K(8), Homburg R(9), Mincheva M(10), Norman RJ(7)(11), Piltonen T(12), ...

Sexually transmitted infections are of major concern to reproductive specialists. Heading the list are human immunodeficiency virus types 1 and 2 and hepatitis B and C viruses. These pathogens, which ...

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 ...

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.

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...

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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...

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...

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...