O'Neill HC

BackgroundIncreasingly more women are participating in professional and recreational sports. Whilst vigorous intensity physical activity is considered beneficial, evidence demonstrates higher rates of menstrual disturbance in elite athletes…

BACKGROUND: E-cigarette use (vaping) is rapidly increasing among women of reproductive age, with an estimated one in five women aged 15-45 now using e-cigarettes in England. Despite being promoted as a safer alternative to cigarettes, the r…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual cycle awareness is a critical yet frequently overlooked component of reproductive health; it shapes an individual’s ability to recognise changes in their cycle, seek timely medical care when needed, and make informed d…

BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains the most common female reproductive endocrine disorder. Genetic studies have predominantly focused on the role of the nuclear genome, while the contribution of mitochondrial genetics in PCO…

Study questionAre selected embryo culture conditions namely media, oxygen level, and incubator type, associated with IVF live birth rate (LBR) and the health of singleton offspring at birth?Summary answerThere were statistically significant…