L A Wise

The health of prospective parents before conception (i.e., preconception health) has important intergenerational consequences. Although oral health is associated with several reproductive outcomes, it is often absent from preconception heal…

STUDY QUESTION: Is a history of periodontitis among women associated with reduced fecundability? SUMMARY ANSWER: A history of periodontitis, as assessed by three different self-reported measures, may be associated with reduced fecundabilit…

STUDY QUESTION: How accurately do women report a diagnosis of endometriosis on self-administered questionnaires? SUMMARY ANSWER: Based on the analysis of four international cohorts, women self-report endometriosis fairly accurately with a …

PURPOSE: The effect of uterine leiomyomas on the outcome of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment has been controversial. This study was undertaken to clarify influence of fibroids on IVF success, in a large population with age and other p…