Murphy S

BACKGROUND: Abdominal pain, gastrointestinal symptoms and pelvic pain are common complaints of young females seeking healthcare. These symptoms can co-exist and become recurrent, impacting on quality of life. AIM: This study investigated t…

BACKGROUND: Infertility is common and impacts quality of life. Maternal age is an important factor in fertility status, and therefore, timely access to care is critical. Long waits for specialist care remain a reality in Canada, representin…

INTRODUCTION: Weight loss is often recommended as the primary intervention for infertility in individuals with high body mass index. However, focusing on body mass index might overlook other important factors like cardiometabolic health. Th…

INTRODUCTION: Moderate-to-high physical activity participation is associated with a reduced risk of infertility. Yet, exercise interventions that target cardiorespiratory fitness, independent of weight loss, are lacking in obesity and femal…

Reproductive failure in mammals due to exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can occur either through endocrine disrupting effects or via immunosuppression and increased disease risk. To investigate further, full necropsies and deter…