Anja Pinborg

The menstrual cycle is one of the most fundamental biological rhythms in human physiology, yet its systemic molecular changes remain poorly understood. Here we show that the menstrual cycle is accompanied by widespread changes in the circul…

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…

Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is common in women with infertility and is associated with poorer in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. Testosterone is widely used off-label in this patient group, although evidence for its efficacy and sa…

The primary aim of the present randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to investigate whether clindamycin and live Lactobacillus crispatus CTV-05 (LACTIN-V) would improve clinical pregnancy rates in IVF patients with abnormal…

Study questionWhich research topics in the area of infertility should be prioritized in the allocation of research resources?Summary answerTwelve research priorities were formulated, spanning the following areas: preventing infertility and …

Study questionWhat number of oocytes retrieved is associated with the highest cumulative live birth rates (CLBRs) in the fresh and subsequent frozen cycles following ovarian stimulation with follitropin delta?Summary answerThe CLBR increase…

Abstract Study question Are gestational age and a complicated pregnancy, due to hypertensive disorders, predisposing factors for the development of endometriosis and supporting NUB as pathogenetic factor Summary answer Preliminary results d…

Study questionWhat is the return rate for the use of ovarian tissue cryopreserved for fertility preservation prior to gonadotoxic treatment?Summary answerThe return rate for the use of ovarian tissue cryopreserved for fertility preservation…

BACKGROUND: A higher risk of placenta previa after assisted reproductive technology (ART) is well established. The underlying mechanisms are poorly understood, but may relate to embryo culture duration, cryopreservation, and cause of infert…

Study questionHow does a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist versus a GnRH antagonist protocol affect ovarian response when using an individualized fixed daily dose of follitropin delta for ovarian stimulation?Summary answerThe B…

Study questionHow were the logbook and curriculum for the Nurses and Midwives Certification Programme of ESHRE developed?Summary answerThe logbook and corresponding curriculum for the ESHRE Nurses and Midwives Certification Programme were b…

BackgroundIn IVF/ICSI treatment, the process of embryo implantation is the success rate-limiting step. Endometrial scratching has been suggested to improve this process, but it is unclear if this procedure increases the chance of implantati…

Although a wealth of data has been published regarding fertility preservation (FP) in women with malignant diseases who receive gonadotoxic treatment, the role of FP in non-malignant conditions has been studied to a much lesser extent. Thes…

Study questionDoes addition of choriogonadotropin beta (recombinant CG beta) to follitropin delta increase the number of good-quality blastocysts following ovarian stimulation in a long GnRH agonist protocol?Summary answerAt the doses inves…

STUDY QUESTION: Is female infertility among women seeking medically assisted reproduction (MAR) associated with prevalent as well as incident multiple sclerosis (MS)? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with a record of female infertility did not have a…

BackgroundInfertility affects 15%-25% of all couples during their reproductive life span. It is a significant societal and public health problem with potential psychological, social, and economic consequences. Furthermore, infertility has b…

INTRODUCTION: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common procedures in the field of ear, nose and throat procedures. In 2012, the annual incidence in Denmark was 129.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. A common complication is post-tonsillectomy haemor…

IntroductionPregnancy rates after frozen embryo transfer (FET) have improved in recent years and are now approaching or even exceeding those obtained after fresh embryo transfer. This is partly due to improved laboratory techniques, but may…

BACKGROUND: Controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) are often used as the first-line treatment for subfertile couples. To minimize the variability in ovarian response in patients' first treatment cycle, we r…