It is not uncommon that a published paper offers unintended insights, unnoticed by its authors. This was to a substantial degree the case with a recent publication addressing the effects of endometriosis on IVF. Using donor-recipient cycles…
PurposeIncreased serum C-protein (CRP) levels reduce fecundity in healthy eumenorrheic women with 1-2 pregnancy losses. Subclinical systemic inflammation may impede maternal immune tolerance toward the fetal semi-allograft, compromising imp…
Low FMR1 variants (CGGn<26) have been associated with premature ovarian aging, female infertility and poor IVF treatment success. Until now, there is little published information concerning possible molecular mechanisms for this effect. We …
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to determine the utilization and live birth rates of assisted reproductive technology (ART) modalities among various racial and ethnic groups in recent years.MethodsWe reviewed ART data reported to th…
Members of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily are key regulators of various physiological processes. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) which is also commonly known as Müllerian-inhibiting substance (MIS) is a member of th…
BackgroundFollicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) represent the two most frequently utilized laboratory tests in determining ovarian reserve (OR). This study determined the clinical significance of their concorda…
Recent medical literature has quite extensively addressed the use of various terminologies within the field of reproductive medicine. This discussion has, however, so far overlooked the fact that one of the most frequently made diagnosis, s…
Endometriosis in women older than 40 years of age presents unique therapeutic challenges to the practicing physician. Management requires the evaluation of reproductive goals and a determination of the objectives of therapy, including sympt…
Diagnostic laparoscopy is commonly performed on patients as part of a complete infertility investigation. Recently published protocols have investigated the efficacy of using empiric ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, or both b…