Reproduction & fertility

ABSTRACT: While biological and lifestyle determinants of reproductive health are well documented globally, comprehensive data integrating socio-demographic, lifestyle, and health correlates within a contemporary Polish context remain limite…

ABSTRACT: Psychological resilience is an adaptive capacity that enables individuals to maintain or regain equilibrium following stress. Infertility treatment represents a significant psychological stressor for many couples. Although higher …

ABSTRACT: Understanding how the immune system intersects with reproductive physiology is central to elucidating fertility mechanisms and the pathophysiology of reproductive disorders. Distinct immunological environments in both male and fem…

ABSTRACT: Primary dysmenorrhea is the cramping pain in the lower abdomen usually before or during menstruation. Although dysmenorrhea affects young girls and women of all ages, the etiology and treatment options are sparse and have limitati…

ABSTRACT: Dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological condition in women of reproductive age. Approximately 90% of cases are primary dysmenorrhoea (PDM), which is not associated with an underlying pathology. Dysmenorrhoea can have a sub…

ABSTRACT: We explore bladder sensitivity profiles in females with chronic pelvic pain, using a non-invasive bladder sensitivity paradigm. We aim to determine how profiles differ between groups defined by symptoms; groups defined by diagnose…

ABSTRACT: Despite the prevalence of pregnancy complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preeclampsia (PE), fetal growth restriction (FGR), and preterm birth (PTB), current predictive tools remain limited. This underscores an urgent …

ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is a disease where cells similar to those of the uterine lining grow outside of the uterus, embedding into tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity, forming lesions and causing pain and infertility. Previous studie…

ABSTRACT: This retrospective study investigated factors associated with abnormal endometrial peristaltic waves (EPWs) and evaluated the impact of Atosiban intervention on clinical outcomes in frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles. A to…

ABSTRACT: Infertility affects a significant proportion of the global population, leading to an increased demand for infertility treatments among women. There are concerns about the potential association between infertility treatment and str…

ABSTRACT: Chronic endometritis, defined by chronic inflammation of the endometrium, remains a clinical and biologic challenge even using hysteroscopy allowing a direct vision of the uterine cavity without anesthesia, and conventional histol…

ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is a prevalent condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain and infertility. Diagnosing endometriosis typically requires invasive procedures such as laparoscopy. MicroRN…

ABSTRACT: This study compared the efficacy and safety of two highly purified (HP) human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) preparations, Gynogen HP and Menopur, in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for in vitro fertilization …

ABSTRACT: Blood lymphocyte reference ranges in non-pregnant females are established, but changes in pregnancy are less well understood. The early identification of immunological markers that could suggest an increased risk of early pregnanc…

ABSTRACT: In order to determine the number of eggs to be retrieved to maximize live birth outcomes, this study aimed to develop a clinical prediction model that would identify important predictors of cumulative live birth rate after intracy…

ABSTRACT: Dyspareunia, or pain during sex, is a common and often debilitating symptom in individuals with endometriosis and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Despite its significant impact on quality of life, it is fr…

ABSTRACT: The increase in frozen embryo transfers (FETs) is a consequence of advances in embryo vitrification and the implementation of genetic screening of embryos. There is debate over the best progesterone administration route in substit…

ABSTRACT: Despite recent improvements in equine ovum pick-up (OPU) combined with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), there is still significant inter-individual variability. In this study, serum concentrations of the oocyte-secreted fa…

ABSTRACT: Intending parents on the African continent have limited access to quality services for infertility treatment. South Africa is the primary provider of fertility care on the continent, but because specialist training is only availab…

ABSTRACT: The effectiveness of the GnRH antagonist protocol remains controversial due to inconsistent conclusions and inadequate subgroup analyses. The aim of this study was to provide some references for clinicians when choosing the GnRH a…

ABSTRACT: Current treatments for endometriosis are unsuitable for women who wish to conceive. To verify the supposed beneficial effects of Graptophyllum pictum (G. pictum) on reproductive diseases and inflammation, endometriosis was induced…

ABSTRACT: To improve clinical outcomes of human medically assisted reproduction, the transfer of multiple embryos is frequently performed. This leads to high rates of multiple pregnancies. In this study we explored if a cohort of patients c…

ABSTRACT: People with endometriosis report consuming cannabis to manage their symptoms. Given the range of differing legalities and access pathways across the world, this study aimed to investigate the drivers and barriers to cannabis use w…

AbstractDebate persists regarding the optimal endometrial preparation model for frozen embryo transfer (FET). Among the various approaches, the natural cycle and artificially programmed cycles are commonly employed. However, no established …

ABSTRACT: Using a large patient series, we aimed to evaluate, in a high-responder population, the effect of triggering oocyte maturation with human choriogonadotropin (hCG) or with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa). We analyz…