BACKGROUND: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) accumulate in reproductive tissues, yet most studies rely on serum measurements. It remains unclear whether serum concentrations adequately reflect levels in target tissues. We evaluate…
In a 1989 paper, Marchbanks et al. (Am J Epidemiol. 1989;130(2):259-267) noted inconsistent definitions of infertility across research and clinical practice and examined differences in prevalence estimates across definitions. Since their st…
OBJECTIVE: To assess which characteristics are associated with failure to receive fertility counseling among a cohort of young women diagnosed with cancer. DESIGN: Population-based cohort study. SETTING: Not applicable. PATIENT(S): A tot…
BACKGROUND: Fertility counselling and treatment can help women achieve their desired family size; however, disparities exist in the utilisation of this care. METHODS: This study examines the persistence of a racial disparity in visiting a …