Silke Dyer

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the total number of infants born globally between 1978 and 2018 after assisted reproductive technology (ART). Estimates are based on epidemiological data systematically and uniquely collected by the International Comm…

OBJECTIVE: To report the utilization, effectiveness, and safety of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) in 2019. DESIGN: A retrospective, cross-sectional survey derived from cycle and pregnancy outcome data submitted by national and r…

OBJECTIVE: To report utilization, effectiveness, and safety of assisted reproductive technologies in 2015 and 2016. DESIGN: A retrospective, cross-sectional survey of 3,103 assisted reproductive technology clinics in 74 countries in 2015 a…

Study questionWhat updates of the International Glossary on Infertility and Fertility Care are required, to reflect contemporary scientific knowledge, social needs, and inclusive definitions, while harmonizing international communication ac…

BackgroundFamily-planning policies have focused on contraceptive approaches to avoid unintended pregnancies, postpone, or terminate pregnancies and mitigate population growth. These policies have contributed to significantly slowing world p…

STUDY QUESTION: What is the association between a country's level of gender equality and access to ART, as measured through ART utilization? SUMMARY ANSWER: ART utilization is associated with a country's level of gender equality even after…

Background. Many forms of minimally invasive treatment have gained substantial popularity, both with the medical fraternity and the public. With the correct clinical indications and in skilled hands, uterine artery embolisation (UAE) has be…

Adenomyosis is a common gynaecological condition. In the past, it was believed that the diagnosis could be made clinically and confirmed histologically following hysterectomy, which was the treatment of choice. Presently, it has been accept…