Tim Child

SUMMARY Precise patterning within the 3-dimensional context of tissues, organs and embryos implies that cells can sense their relative position. We still understand relatively little about how cells sense their relative position within sma…

What is the effect of endometriosis compared to unexplained subfertility on live birth rate in women undergoing IVF and embryo transfer (ET)? Endometriosis decreases live birth rate in women undergoing IVF-ET treatment, particularly with in…

Endometriosis causes pain and infertility for millions of women worldwide. The prevalence of endometriosis is 6-10% in women of reproductive age, and 30-50% of women with pelvic pain and/or infertility. For definitive diagnosis and staging …

Demands on the gynaecologist from patients seeking help with suboptimal fertility continue to grow, and fertility-related issues are often in the gaze of the media. Obstetricians and gynaecologists need to ensure that they are up to date, i…

The main causes of infertility are female factor (anovulation, tubal damage, endometriosis and ovarian failure), male factor (low or absent numbers of motile sperm in the ejaculate, and erectile dysfunction), or unexplained infertility. Mor…

OBJECTIVES: To report the short- and medium-term complications of laparoscopic laser excisional surgery for rectovaginal endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: University teaching hospital, UK. POPULATION: A total of 12…