Van Heertum K — Endo Lab

observational 2026

Epigenetic sperm quality testing for predicting fertility treatment success: a real-world and multi-site analysis

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics ·doi:10.1007/s10815-025-03791-0

PURPOSE: Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples, yet male fertility assessments often rely on semen analysis alone, which has limited predictive value for treatment success. This study evaluates an epigenetic tool for assessing sperm quality, a…

observational 2024

Does embryo biopsy, independent of vitrification, impact perinatal outcomes? An analysis of perinatal outcomes following preimplantation genetic testing biopsy in fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles

F&S reports ·doi:10.1016/j.xfre.2024.01.005

OBJECTIVE: To compare neonatal outcomes in pregnancies resulting from embryos that have undergone preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) biopsy compared with no biopsy in both fresh and frozen embryo transfers (ETs) and determine whether fin…

review 2017

Contraception and conception in Mid-life: a review of the current literature

Women's midlife health ·doi:10.1186/s40695-017-0022-x

In the United States, there are an increasing number of couples who are intentionally delaying child-bearing. As the average age of mothers continues to rise, more and more women are being faced with the difficulties of attempting conceptio…