Fertility and sterility
Fertil Steril
· ISSN (print) 0015-0282
· ISSN (e) 1556-5653
· 3,122 papers in corpus
observational
2022
OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of patients' immunization after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection or messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine on frozen-thawed embryo t…
observational
2022
ObjectiveTo compare the obstetric and perinatal outcomes of deliveries conceived with embryos from single-step vs. sequential culture media systems.DesignHistorical cohort of Massachusetts vital records linked to assisted reproductive techn…
observational
2022
OBJECTIVE: To study the presence of viral RNA in the follicular fluid, cumulus cells, and endometrial tissue samples in SARS-CoV-2-positive women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). DESIGN: Prospective, single-center, observ…
review
2022
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a clinical entity which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Classification according to the acronym PALM-COEIN (polyp, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignancy, and hyperplasia; coagulopathy, ovulatory dysfuncti…
observational
2022
OBJECTIVE: Fibroid treatments that have few side-effects and can preserve fertility are a clinical priority. We studied the association between serum vitamin D and uterine fibroid growth, incidence, and loss. DESIGN: A prospective communit…
other
2022
other
2021
OBJECTIVE: To study uterine peristalsis using step-by-step 4-dimensional (4D) ultrasound assessment video, explore its relationship with progesterone levels in a select in vitro fertilization population, and assess the reproducibility of th…
other
2021
observational
2021
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the adenomyosis phenotype affects the proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR)-based serum metabolic profile of patients. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: University hospital-based research center. PATIENT…
other
2021
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the infectious nature of chronic endometritis (CE) in an inductive way by comparing the results of germ-oriented antibiotic therapy vs. no treatment in women with CE. DESIGN: Retrospective, nonconcurrent case-cont…
other
2021
case-report
2021
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a unique presentation and surgical treatment of a posterior uteroperitoneal fistula with excision of the fistula tract and repair in multiple layers. DESIGN: Illustrative video presentation. A case report is used …
review
2021
Implantation is a critical step in human reproduction. The success of this step is dependent on a competent blastocyst, receptive endometrium, and successful cross talk between the embryonic and maternal interfaces. Recurrent implantation f…
observational
2021
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether increased endometrial B-cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) expression is associated with live birth in a normal responder in vitro fertilization (IVF) population. DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING: University-affilia…
other
2021
other
2021
case-report
2021
OBJECTIVE: To describe the anatomic and technical highlights of a novel nerve-sparing surgery in deep endometriosis (DE) using near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence technology and indocyanine green (ICG). DESIGN: Stepwise demonstration of this …
review
2021
Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is a poorly defined clinical scenario marked by failure to achieve pregnancy after multiple embryo transfers. The causes and definitions of implantation failure are heterogeneous, posing limitations on s…
observational
2021
OBJECTIVE: To 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 patien…
guideline
2021
Luteal phase deficiency (LPD) is a clinical diagnosis associated with an abnormal luteal phase length of ≤10 days. Potential etiologies of LPD include inadequate progesterone duration, inadequate progesterone levels, or endometrial progeste…
observational
2021
OBJECTIVES: To assess the value of a self-completed questionnaire based on patients' verbal descriptors of pelvic painful symptoms to identify women with endometriosis. DESIGN: Prospective 1:2 nonmatched case-control study. SETTING: Three…
rct
2021
OBJECTIVE: To study pain in women undergoing oocyte retrieval with a reduced needle (20/17 gauge) compared to a standard needle (16 gauge). DESIGN: Single-center randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Fertility clinic. PATIENTS: Women und…
other
2021
review
2021
Chronic inflammatory processes affecting the endometrium, as encountered in endometriosis, adenomyosis, and chronic endometritis, alter endometrial receptivity. These disorders are associated with early pregnancy losses and possibly recurre…
other
2021