Maebh Horan

Study questionIs the endometrial microbiome altered in women who fail to get pregnant after ART and do microbial-derived metabolites influence endometrial cellular mechanisms important for embryo implantation?Summary answerThe endometrial m…

Objective To investigate the approach of obstetricians and gynaecologists in Ireland to optimising the fertility of young women with moderate to severe endometriosis, who have not yet completed their family. Design Scoping questionnaire Set…

Endometriosis is a chronic disease, affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Ovarian endometriotic cysts or endometriomas are of particular relevance to fertility due to the negative impacts of both the disease and its trea…

Abstract Study question Can a network-based integrative analysis (NBIA) meta-analysis approach be used to identify clinically relevant cumulus-oocyte complex biological pathway and gene targets in women with endometriosis? Summary answer Bi…

The management of endometriomas in women wishing to preserve their fertility is complex. While surgery can help to achieve pregnancy in some, it may also have a detrimental effect on a woman's ovarian reserve. The present article reviews th…

Abstract Study question Do women undergoing surgery for endometrioma due to pain, a cyst and/or subfertility understand the impact of the disease and its treatment on ovarian reserve and fertility. Summary answer The majority of women treat…