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The prevalence of late-follicular phase progesterone elevation and impact on the ongoing pregnancy rate after fresh and frozen blastocyst transfer. Sub-study of an RCT Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Sacha Stormlund, Negjyp Sopa, Julie Lyng Forman, Anne Zedeler, Jeanette Bogstad, Lisbeth Prætorius, Henriette Svarre Nielsen, Anna Klajnbard, Anne Lis Englund, Søren Ziebe, Nina la Cour Freiesleben, Christina Bergh, Peter Humaidan, Anders Nyboe Andersen, Anja Pinborg, Kristine Løssl
The effect of late-follicular phase progesterone elevation (LFPE) during ovarian stimulation on reproductive outcomes in ART treatment remains controversial, but recent studies indicate lower pregn...
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Reproductive outcomes in patients with high levels of sperm DNA fragmentation using testicular sperm for intracytoplasmic injection: a retrospective analysis Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Haisu Zhou, Chengshuang Pan, Yonggen Wu, Danna Ye, Qianjin Fei, Xiangbin Kong, Huan Zhang, Wumin Jin
This study aims to compare the embryological and clinical parameters of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles using testicular versus ejaculated sperm in male patients with elevated sperm ...
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A systematic review of interventions to improve male knowledge of fertility and fertility-related risk factors Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Srinithy Krishnan, Michael P. Daly, Ruth Kipping, China Harrison
Male infertility is a global health concern. The effectiveness of interventions developed to improve males’ knowledge of fertility regulation and fertility-related risk factors remains unclear. Thi...
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Best practice for embryology staffing in HFEA licensed assisted conception centres-guidance from Association of Reproductive & Clinical Scientists Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jason Kasraie, Hannah Kennedy
The Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS) has long promoted the importance of externally accredited training and assessment of scientific staff within assisted conception centr...
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Cumulative live birth rate of in vitro fertilization cycle via progestin-primed ovarian stimulation versus gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol in infertile women with normal ovarian reserve: an open-label, randomized controlled trial Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Hongjuan Ye, Liya Shi, Xinxin Quan, Min Hou, Huilan Ma, Songguo Xue, Zhao Yu, Qiuju Chen, Lihua Sun
This study aimed to evaluate the cumulative live birth rate (cLBR) of progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol versus gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH-ant) protocol for i...
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Parenthood intentions of 16–18-year-olds in England: a survey of school students Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Rina Biswakarma, Katherine Maslowski, Michael J. Reiss, Joyce C. Harper
There is a need to understand teenagers’ views towards having children to better tailor sexuality and reproductive health education. We conducted a survey of parenthood intentions for 16–18-year-ol...
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Characterising umbilical abdominal wall endometriosis as a distinct subgroup of abdominal wall endometriosis – retrospective cohort study Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Boštjan Pirš, Eva Vengušt, Eda Bokal Vrtačnik
Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is one of the rarest forms of endometriosis. Little is known about differences between umbilical AWE (U-AWE) and non-umbilical AWE (non-U-AWE) patients. This retr...
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Evidence based management of patients with endometriosis undergoing assisted conception: British fertility society policy and practice recommendations Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Karolina Skorupskaite, Madeleine Hardy, Harish Bhandari, Ephia Yasmin, Wael Saab, Srividya Seshadri
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition in women of reproductive age, which can lead to infertility and pelvic pain. Endometriosis associated infertility is multifactorial in nature adver...
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Best practice recommendations for medically assisted reproduction in patients with known cardiovascular disease or at high risk of cardiovascular disease Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Kate English, Charlotte Frise, Johanna Trinder, Matthew Cauldwell, Maggie Simpson, Dawn Adamson, Chris Elton, Gwenda Burns, Meenakshi Choudhary, Mike Nathanson, Leema Robert, Jim Moore, Pat O’Brien, Jyotsna Pundir
Increasing numbers of people are seeking assisted conception. In people with known cardiac disease or risk factors for cardiac disease, assisted conception may carry increased risks during treatmen...
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Effect of paternal body mass index on maternal and child-health outcomes of singletons after frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles: a retrospective study Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Xin Li, Ting Luan, Chun Zhao, Xiufeng Ling
The objective was to analyze the effect of paternal body mass index (BMI) on maternal and child-health outcomes of singletons after frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles. A retrospective cohor...
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Do sperm and lubricants gel well with each other? A systematic review Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 E. Gumerova, M. P. Rimmer, S. A. Gellatly
Vaginal lubricants are commonly used to aid sexual pleasure and/or to help combat vaginal dryness and dyspareunia. Several studies have reported their impact on sperm function, however there are no...
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Allan Pacey: Thank you from Human Fertility and the BFS Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Mark Hamilton, Abha Maheshwari
Published in Human Fertility: an international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice (Vol. 26, No. 5, 2023)
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Does reciprocal translocation affect the meiotic segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Wenhao Yu, Chenxi Jin, Qian Zhang, Tianxiang Ni, Junhao Yan
This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the effect of chromosomal reciprocal translocation on meiotic segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes. A total of 744 reciprocal transl...
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Does non-cavity distorting intramural fibroid affect endometrium around the time of embryo implantation? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Haiyan Yang, Xiaoyan Chen, Yingyu Liu, Jing Luo, Rui Huang, Yiwei Zhao, Tin-Chiu Li, Xiaowu Huang
The effect of the intramural fibroids not distorting the cavity remains controversial on implantation and pregnancy. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of non-cavity distorting intramu...
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Outcome of uterine functional structures protection by fertility preservative PUSH surgery in diffuse adenomyosis Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Ruifang Wu, Liping Zeng, Qicai Hu, Xinfeng Qu, Fang He, Juncui Bao, Weixia Wei, Wei Zhang, Wenkui Dai, Huan Li, Hui Du, Changzhong Li
This study reports the outcomes of an innovative fertility-preserving surgery for the treatment of diffuse adenomyosis that is known as a surgery for protection of uterine structure for healing (PU...
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The use of intrauterine balloon therapy in reproductive medicine and surgery: a guidance for practice Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Xiaoyu Shi, Jun Guo, Sotirios Saravelos, Xiaowu Huang, Enlan Xia, Limin Feng, Tin-Chiu Li
The use of balloon therapy in obstetric practice especially in postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is well established and has recently been reviewed. However, little attention has been drawn regarding th...
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Impaired immune response against SARS-CoV-2 infection is the major factor indirectly altering reproductive function in COVID-19 patients: a narrative review Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Kahindo P. Muyayalo, Guang-Shun Gong, Kahindo Kiyonga Aimeé, Ai-Hua Liao
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease affecting multiple systems and organs, including the reproductive system. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage reprodu...
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Adjuvants to prevent reformation of adhesions following adhesiolysis for Asherman syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Jun Guo, Xiaoyu Shi, Fei Yu, Jing Hong Cao, Enlan Xia, Jianjun Zhai, Ben W. J. Mol, Tin-Chiu Li
Two international guidelines published on the management of Asherman syndrome (AS) have made recommendations on various adjuvant methods to prevent intrauterine reformation. Nevertheless, the effec...
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An appraisal of current embryo transfer strategies Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Ling Geng, Shiya Lu, Siyuan Li, Zi-Jiang Chen, Daimin Wei, Peihao Liu
Embryo transfer, one of the most essential procedures in assisted reproductive technology, plays a vital role in the success of in-vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. During t...
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A reappraisal of ovarian stimulation strategies used in assisted reproductive technology Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Patricia N. P. Ip, Jennifer S. M. Mak, Tracy S. M. Law, Karen Ng, Jacqueline P. W. Chung
Ovarian stimulation is a fundamental step in assisted reproductive technology (ART) with the intention of inducing ovarian follicle development prior to timed intercourse or intra-uterine inseminat...
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Assisted reproductive technology and imprinting errors: analyzing underlying mechanisms from epigenetic regulation Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Gaochen Zhang, Yiting Mao, Yu Zhang, Hefeng Huang, Jiexue Pan
With the increasing maturity and widespread application of assisted reproductive technology (ART), more attention has been paid to the health outcomes of offspring following ART. It is well establi...
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Life satisfaction in parents after successful in vitro fertilization and natural pregnancy: a prospective longitudinal study from before pregnancy to 24 months after childbirth Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Manuel Kiesswetter, Erik Danay, Stefan Duschek
Changes in psychological variables in couples after successful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) have rarely been investigated. This paper describes follow-up assessments of a previously published study...
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Extended families? Contact expectations and experiences of egg donors donating to previously unknown recipients Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Sonja Goedeke, Heather Gamble, Rebecca Thurlow
In New Zealand egg donation is identity-release, and donors may be known to recipients, e.g. family members/friends, or previously unknown e.g. clinic-recruited or sourced through advertising. In t...
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Development of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases in China Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Yujun Liu, Yixin Ren, Hao Feng, Yuqian Wang, Liying Yan, Jie Qiao, Ping Liu
Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases (PGT-M) can effectively interrupt the transmission of genetic diseases from parents to the offspring before pregnancy. In China, there are ove...
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Chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage and protective strategies Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Peikun Zhao, Chenxi Guo, Huijia Du, Yuan Xiao, Jiaping Su, Xiaohui Wang, Willian S. B. Yeung, Guangxin Li, Tianren Wang
More than 9.2 million women worldwide suffer from cancer, and about 5% of them are at reproductive age. Chemotherapy-induced impairment of fertility affects the quality of life of these women. Seve...
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Predictive models for starting dose of gonadotropin in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: review and progress update Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Xiaoxiao Guo, Hao Zhan, Xianghui Zhang, Yiwei Pang, Huishu Xu, Baolin Zhang, Kaixue Lao, Peihui Ding, Yanlin Wang, Lei Han
Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) is an essential for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and an important aspect of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Individual starting ...
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Australian intended parents’ decision-making and characteristics and outcomes of surrogacy arrangements completed in Australia and overseas Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Ezra Kneebone, Karin Hammarberg, Sam Everingham, Kiri Beilby
Markets for international surrogacy often arise in jurisdictions with limited regulations regarding assisted reproductive technologies. In some countries, like Australia, regulated domestic surroga...
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Chinese herbal medicines as complementary therapy to in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer in women with infertility: protocols and applications Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Hui Chang, Tsz Ching Yeung, Xinming Yang, Jingshu Gao, Xiaoke Wu, Chi Chiu Wang
In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a very common treatment for couples with infertility. However, IVF-ET still has a limited success rate with high costs. Chinese herbal medicines (...
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Human Fertility is moving to open access Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Abha Maheshwari, Neelam Potdar
Published in Human Fertility: an international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice (Vol. 26, No. 3, 2023)
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Oxidative stress and female infertility: the role of follicular fluid soluble receptor of advanced glycation end-products (sRAGE) in women with endometriosis Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Foteini Sopasi, Isabella Spyropoulou, Marianthi Kourti, Stavros Vasileiadis, Grigorios Tripsianis, Georgios Galazios, Nikoleta Koutlaki
Oxidative Stress (OS) relates to the pathophysiology of endometriosis by activation of the inflammation process in the ovary, abdomen, peritoneum and endometrium. Advanced Glycation end-products (A...
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Providers’ attitudes towards payment to egg donors: an international survey Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Alex Polyakov, Genia Rozen, Sarah Lensen, Gon Shoham, Ariel Weissman, Yossi Mizrachi
The research question ‘How do fertility professionals worldwide perceive the issue of payment for egg donation and does this view change under different circumstances?’ was addressed. A worldwide o...
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Hysteroscopic features suggestive of chronic endometritis: a systematic review Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Orestis Tsonis, Fani Gkrozou, Evangelos Dimitriou, Zoi Barmpalia, Klarisa Tsonis, Anastasia Vatopoulou, Minas Paschopoulos
The purpose of this systematic review is to identify common hysteroscopic findings suggestive of endometritis, chronic or subclinical, based on current scientific evidence. Data sources were MEDLIN...
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Tissue engineering studies in male infertility disorder Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Javad Jokar, Hussein T. Abdulabbas, Hiva Alipanah, Abdolmajid Ghasemian, Jafar Ai, Niloofar Rahimian, Elham Mohammadisoleimani, Sohrab Najafipour
Infertility is an important issue among couples worldwide which is caused by a variety of complex diseases. Male infertility is a problem in 7% of all men. In vitro spermatogenesis (IVS) is the exp...
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Perception of gender disparity in academic reproductive endocrinology and infertility Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Jessica H. Selter, Julia Moyett, Thomas Price
The aim of this study was to identify gender differences in leadership/academic rank and attitudes regarding gender representation among academic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility subspeci...
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Application of artificial intelligence in gametes and embryos selection Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Keyi Si, Bo Huang, Lei Jin
Gamete and embryo quality are critical to the success rate of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) cycles, but there remains a lack of methods to accurately measure the quality of sperm, oocytes ...
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Nuclear sperm integrity and ICSI prognosis in Tunisian patients with MMAF syndrome (multiple morphological abnormalities of the sperm flagella) Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Asma Braham, Houda Ghedir, Myriam Beya Ben Khedher, Mounir Ajina, Ali Saad, Samira Ibala-Romdhane
Abstract Multiple Morphological Abnormalities of the Sperm Flagella (MMAF) is a severe form of teratozoospermia associated with several sperm flagellar abnormalities. The study included 52 patients with MMAF syndrome and a control group of 25 fertile men. The impact of nuclear sperm quality on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) results was studied in 20 couples. TUNEL assay was used to assess
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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on early pregnancy outcomes among women undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer: a retrospective cohort study Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Xin Li, Xiaodie Yao, Lijing Bai, Renjie Lu, Shijie Geng, Xiufeng Ling, Juan Wen, Lingmin Hu
Abstract The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on early pregnancy outcomes among women undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate whether early pregnancy outcomes were altered in patients undergoing FET during the pandemic. In this retrospective cohort study, women conceived through FET in 2016–2021 from two hospitals in China were included. The early pregnancy outcomes
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The use of ICSI in ART: evidence for practice Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Virginia N. Bolton, Marta Jansa Perez, George Hughes, Therishnee Moodley, Morven Dean, Alejandro Fernandez-Ponce, George Southall-Brown, Jason Kasraie
This article reviews the evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). It provides evidence-based clinical and laboratory guidelines and recommendations fo...
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Should women with high body mass index be denied fertility treatments? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Sadaf Shaikh, Garima Srivastava, Roy Homburg
Obesity is an emerging global epidemic with a negative impact on fertility. Almost all guidelines and policies have a stringent limit of body mass index (BMI) to access fertility services which has...
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Non-identified and directed embryo donation: a questionnaire study on donor and recipient perspectives Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Noga Fuchs Weizman, Samantha Yee, Anya Kazay, Evening K’Necht, Anushka A. Kuwar, Gillian M. Maltz, Clifford L. Librach
Abstract With the growing challenge of abandoned surplus embryos in the ART arena, and the limited traction of embryo donation as a viable embryo disposition choice, it is important to better understand barriers to wider adoption of this opportunity. We aim to learn about perspectives and experience of participants in directed and non-identified embryo donation programmes. This was a longitudinal cohort
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MACS-DGC sperm preparation method resulted in high-quality sperm, top-quality embryo, and higher blastocyst rate in male factor infertile couples with high DNA fragmented sperm Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Maryam Salehi Novin, Anahita Mehdizadeh, Tayebe Artimani, Mehrdad Bakhtiari, Mehdi Mehdizadeh, Reza Aflatoonian, Zahra Zandieh
Abstract Conventional sperm selection based on motility and morphology fails to provide detailed information on sperm functional and molecular status. Magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS) protocol aims to optimize this process by selecting apoptotic sperm cells. Phospholipase C zeta-1 (PLCz1) is a physiological stimulus for oocyte activation and early embryonic development. The purpose of this study
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Resilience among involuntarily childless couples and individuals undergoing infertility treatment: a systematic review Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Neda Haseeb Khan, Mohammad Ghazi Shahnawaz, Ansha Patel, Poonam Kashyap, Chandra Bhushan Singh
Abstract Infertility is regarded as a highly stressful and challenging experience. However, the response to this unexpected moment varies from one individual to the other. The review explores research that studies resilience in the context of infertility and its treatment. The purpose was to study the protective and risk factors associated with resilience and to identify psychosocial factors that could
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Human touch in the era of automation Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Abha Maheshwari
Published in Human Fertility: an international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice (Vol. 26, No. 2, 2023)
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Reproductive health education in the schools of the four UK nations: is it falling through the gap? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-25 Katherine Maslowski, Michael J. Reiss, Rina Biswakarma, Joyce Harper
Reproductive health education is crucial to ensure young people understand their reproductive system and can make informed decisions about their sexual lives and fertility, including whether they w...
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Psychological distress in infertile women: the role of quality of marital relationships and self-compassion Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Mehrdad Hajihasani, Raziyeh Ekhtiari Amiri
Abstract Infertility is a common disease. At least 10–15% of women deal with infertility in some way. Infertile women suffer from a higher degree of psychological distress compared to fertile women. This study aims to identify the role of the quality of marital relationships and self-compassion in psychological distress in infertile women. The participants were 400 women who were referred to fertility
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Early or late response in poor responders: does it make a difference in cycle outcome? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Inci Kahyaoglu, Elif Ceren Tutkun Kilinc, Cavidan Gulerman, Nafiye Yilmaz, Mehmet Ufuk Ceran, Yesim Bardakci, Yaprak Engin Ustun
Abstract Ovarian response to stimulation mainly determines the length of stimulation. However, there is no clarity in the literature regarding the optimal duration required to achieve oocyte maturity in patients with the poor ovarian response (POR) defined by Bologna criteria. Therefore, a total of 267 cycles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected retrospectively. Group A constitute of
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Setting a tariff for IVF and ICSI treatment: a cost analysis Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Rafael Venson, Abha Maheshwari, Scott M. Nelson, Kathleen A. Boyd
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intra-cytoplasmatic sperm injection (ICSI) are available in Scotland through the National Health Service (NHS) according to specific criteria. There is no standardi...
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Is intrauterine hematoma associated with adverse pregnancy and obstetric outcomes of ART singletons? A systematic review and meta-analysis Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Rui Du, Ying Tian, Ai-juan Shi, Huan-hua Gu, Yi-xin Li, Mei Wang
Abstract The objective of our meta-analysis was to estimate the effect of intrauterine hematoma (IUH) on obstetric and pregnancy outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies. Four electronic databases were searched up to December 2021 to find studies reporting relevant outcomes of ART pregnancies with IUH. Dichotomous data were expressed as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals
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Going going gone! has Covid really gone? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Abha Maheshwari
Published in Human Fertility: an international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice (Vol. 26, No. 1, 2023)
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Fertility awareness education improves fertility cycle knowledge and may reduce time-to-pregnancy in subfertile women Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Gabriela P. Mena, Lucas A. McLindon
Abstract Research suggests that low fertility awareness (FA) may be a contributing factor to infertility. The aim of this study was to determine whether education improves knowledge in FA and to explore the associations between FA knowledge and time to pregnancy (TTP). A 20-point self-administered FA questionnaire (FAQ) was completed by 180 subfertile women on their first visit to a hospital-based
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Assessing knowledge regarding fertility and attitude and intentions towards future parenthood among undergraduate medical students in Karachi Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Hareem Akhtar, Hamna Jalal, Areej Khan, Anusha Hamza, Zunaira Shahbaz, Uzma Naseeb
Abstract This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding female fertility, infertility treatments and the attitudes regarding parenthood of medical students in Pakistan. Delayed childbirth among medical trainees due to extended years of medical education and training puts this population at a higher risk for involuntary childlessness later in life due to age-related decline in female fertility.
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A review of the pathophysiology and evidence-based management of varicoceles and pelvic congestion syndrome Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Matteo Galea, Mark R. Brincat, Jean Calleja-Agius
Abstract Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) in females and varicoceles in males may be regarded as closely related conditions since the main pathophysiological cause for both processes is pelvic venous insufficiency. Varicoceles are more prevalent amongst sub-fertile males, with an approximate incidence of 15% in the general male population. PCS is commonly diagnosed amongst premenopausal multiparous
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Systematic protocol and methodology needed for pre-procedure counselling of elective egg freezing patients in Singapore Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Alexis Heng Boon Chin, Sherine Sandhu, Lucy Caughey, Mohd Faizal Ahmad, Michelle Peate
Abstract Upon legalization of social egg freezing in Singapore from 2023 onwards, compulsory pre-procedure counselling is mandated for all prospective patients to enable informed choice about whether to undergo the procedure. Being a newly introduced medical procedure in Singapore, there are currently no clear directives on what pre-procedure counselling for elective egg freezing should entail. Due
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Accessing publicly funded donor insemination treatment in the UK: is funding information available on fertility clinic websites? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Francesca Taylor, Rhys Turner-Moore, Allan Pacey, Georgina Jones
We sought to find out if information about public funding for regulated donor insemination (DI) was available on UK fertility clinic websites, and if so, what information was provided for same-sex ...
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Association of menstrual blood volume and reproductive outcomes in patients with caesarean scar pregnancy managed using uterine artery embolization and curettage Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Guangshao Cao, Ruiqing Liu, Jianwen Liu, Jian Liu, Yuyan Liu, Lupeng Li, Xiaoyang Zhao, Hui Li, Huicun Cao
Abstract This study aimed to assess the association of menstrual blood volumes (MBV) and reproductive outcomes in patients after uterine artery embolization (UAE) combined with curettage for caesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). This retrospective observational study enrolled women who underwent UAE plus curettage for CSP at the Interventional Department of Henan Provincial People’s Hospital between December
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Endometriosis affects the number of retrieved oocytes but not early embryonic development and live birth: a retrospective analysis of 716 IVF cycles Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Alessandro Bartolacci, Miriam dell’Aquila, Giovanni Coticchio, Giulia Intra, Federica Parodi, Gilda Patria, Carlotta Zacà, Andrea Borini
Abstract To investigate the potential effect of endometriosis on embryo development and clinical outcomes, a retrospective analysis of 716 women undergoing their first standard in vitro fertilization (sIVF) cycles (205 endometriosis and 511 with tubal factor infertility) was performed. The endometriosis group included women with an ultrasonographic or surgical diagnosis. Control subjects were women
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Voluntary suspension of medically-assisted reproduction during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: a nationwide internet survey Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Tetsuji Minami, Manami Inoue, Takahiro Tabuchi, Kota Katanoda
Abstract We explored whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related distress was associated with voluntary suspension of medically-assisted reproduction (MAR) treatment from April to May 2020 in Japan. Data for 1,096 candidate respondents were collected from a Japanese nationwide cross-sectional internet survey distributed from August 25 to September 30, 2020. Multiple logistic regression was
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Response to Hasdemir et al. (2023) COVID-19 vaccinations on menstrual cycle and serum anti-Mullerian hormone levels Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
Published in Human Fertility: an international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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The Effect of CoQ10 supplementation on ART treatment and oocyte quality in older women Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Alexandria M. Brown, Helen E. McCarthy
Abstract A significant problem associated with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is recurrent treatment failure which can be attributed to the age-associated decline in oocyte quality. Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant and essential component of the mitochondrial electron transport chain. It is reported that de novo CoQ10 production declines with ageing and coincides with age-related decline
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What do families affected by Turner Syndrome think of ovarian tissue freezing in childhood? Hum. Fertil. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Kriss Fearon
Abstract Ovarian tissue freezing (OTF), currently used to preserve fertility for girls and women with cancer, is beginning to be considered for conditions that cause ovarian insufficiency in childhood, such as Turner Syndrome (TS). This article addresses the gap in information on how women with TS and their families view OTF and the values that inform the decision to use it. It reports qualitative