Ruben Alvero

The field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is at a crossroads; there is a mismatch between demand for reproductive endocrinology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) services, and availability of care. …

PurposeTo explore perceptions towards embryo disposition among patients donating excess embryos to a research biobank.MethodsCross-sectional study of survey responses collected as part of enrollment in a research biobank. Patients are asked…

ObjectiveTo present the framework of Stanford Fertility and Reproductive Health's comprehensive reproductive biobanking initiatives and the results of the first year of recruitment.DesignTechnical description article.SettingAcademic fertili…

ObjectiveTo develop and validate a preconception risk prediction index for severe maternal morbidity (SMM), defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as indicators of a life-threatening complication, among infertile patients…

Study questionAre intrauterine insemination (IUI) performance characteristics and post-processing total motile sperm count (TMC) related to live birth rate in couples with unexplained infertility?Summary answerPatient discomfort with IUI an…

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRH-a) are commonly utilized in moderate to severe endometriosis to induce atrophy of endometriotic lesions. Unfortunately, cessation of therapy can lead to recurrence of symptoms. Therefore, long …

Study questionDoes fertility-related quality of life (FertiQOL) differ by infertility diagnosis between women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their partners, compared with couples with unexplained infertility (UI)?Summary answerWo…

Part I Reproductive Endocrinology and the Regulation of Menses Steroids and prostaglandins in reproductive medicine The normal Menstrual cycle Normal and abnormal pubertal development Primary amenorrhea Hyperandrogenic disorders and PCOS Se…