These findings show no markedly elevated cardiometabolic risks in the offspring of women with PCOS/PMOS conceived through ART. BMI, blood pressure and glucose indices did not differ from those of the control group, with minimal lipid differences at 3-6 years old. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
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This new study examines the motivations, experiences, and correlates of social disclosure among donor conceived young adults, offering support to policymakers and practitioners in the field, reflecting upon how best to support the experiences of donor conceived individuals. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In this new Commentary, Fatih Aktoz and Christophe Blockeel revisit the ‘value’ of the P-value in reproductive medicine. Read the paper in full for free from our June issue now. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
These findings could prompt ART clinics to review embryo selection protocols, particularly in the context of vitrified transfers. These results hold the potential to optimize ART practices and enhance patient outcomes with more personalized, evidence-driven approaches. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
The August issue of RBMO is out now! 22 original research and review articles 4 Fertility Freefall special issue papers 2 CounterCurrent Contributions, rethinking the route of oocyte retrieval, and the future of GnRH agonist protocol in ovarian stimulation. www.rbmojournal.com/issue/S1472-...
Moderately elevated FMR1 CGG repeat numbers are not associated with impaired ART outcomes. Standard ART protocols remain appropriate, and FMR1 repeat length alone should not guide treatment modification in the absence of clinical ovarian insufficiency. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In the final paper of our Fertility Freefall special issue, John Aitken addresses the changing tide of human fertility and the role of assisted reproductive technology in managing our reproductive future. Read our full Special Issue for free in our Collection page, now: doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
This SWOT analysis-based review discusses the importance of fertility preservation in Turner syndrome, evaluating current methods, barriers and ethical complexities. Published open access, you can read the full review for free from issue 52.4, now: doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In her contribution to our Fertility Freefall special issue, Marcia Inhorn explores three crucial dimensions of this mating gap and the ways in which society may bridge it to reach greater family-building options. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In this cohort study of patients with advanced maternal age, recurrent implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, or both, PGT-A-FET greatly increased the odds of positive serum beta-HCG and ongoing pregnancy and reduced the odds of pregnancy loss compared with FET. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
The fertility crisis is characterized by individuals delaying parenthood or choosing to remain child free. These important trends must be understood within a context of both the transformative role of reproductive technology and the changing landscape of family life. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
This new Commentary examines the male-relevant components of the 2025 WHO infertility guideline from the perspective of reproductive biology and translational andrology. Read the full article for free from issue 52.6 now: doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In his commentary for our Fertility Freefall special issue, Mark Connolly offers an economics-based perspective, essaying the societal and fiscal gains achieved using medically assisted reproduction (MAR). doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In this contribution to our #FertilityFreefall special issue, Marcos Horton, Edgar Mocanu, and Guest Editor of the issue Bart Fauser introduce the foundation, success and future goals of the @iffsreproduction.bsky.social MoreJoy™ campaign. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
The findings in this new study from Jemma Garratt and team at London Women’s Clinic suggest a freeze-all approach may improve outcomes in low embryo yield cycles and younger patients with suboptimal graded embryos. Read the full open access paper for free in issue 53.3, now doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In their Fertility Freefall commentary, Adam Balen and Grace Dugdale discuss the need for fertility and health education, so that young people are empowered with the knowledge to make the right reproductive choices at the right time. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
By offering a comprehensive reappraisal of uterine contractility across both physiological and pathological contexts, this review challenges conventional fertility paradigms. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
This contribution to our Fertility Freefall special issue argues that fertility care must be fundamentally understood as a matter of individual rights, reproductive autonomy and self fulfilment.
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The quantitative projections presented in this new review provide a conditional framework for evaluating potential timelines for intervention. As with all RBMO Review articles, this paper is free to read, available ahead of press from our September issue, now: doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
This contribution to our #FertilityFreefall special issue emphasizes the need for mental health treatment as an integral part of patient care, including psychological interventions to provide greater support to patients and mitigate the effects of mental health symptoms. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
We are delighted to launch our official journal podcast, Conversations in Reproductive Medicine! Hosted by co-Chief Editors Nick Macklon and Juan García Velasco, the series we explore the evolution of fertility medicine with the most inspired minds of our field. linktr.ee/RBMOpodcasts 1/3
In his new #FertilityFreefall special issue paper, David Sable discusses the need for strategies that address both cost of care and treatment capacity constraints, drawing on recent innovations and technologies to make these challenges less daunting. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
This review in our Fertility Freefall special issue analyses the consequences of delaying childbearing and how it influences fertility outcomes by affecting ovarian reserve, oocyte quality, and embryonic reproductive potential. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb... #FertilityFreefall
This new study reports on a cohort of young ART-naïve patients, for whom the natural prevalence of euploid embryos is relatively high, and aims to determine whether this combined genetic approach could enhance
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In this article from our new Fertility Freefall special issue, @bolagrace.bsky.social and @profjoyceharper.bsky.social discuss the benefits of evidence based, clinically meaningful HealthTech, integrated into education and care. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb... #FertilityFreefall #GlobalFertilityDecline
Digital twins in reproductive medicine, encompassing fertility, ART, and pregnancy, hold promise to advance personalized care; yet current techniques are exploratory. This review suggests developments which move beyond proof-of-concept towards practical clinical care. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
In his contribution to our Fertility Freefall special issue, Tomáš Sobotka, deputy director of the Vienna Institute of Demography of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, discusses the trends, drivers and uncertainties around population change. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
Couples’ responses in this interview-based study show that pregnancy loss is not a single health event, but an experience that impacts their view of a new pregnancy, emotional readiness and needs for medical care. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
Our new special issue Editorial introduces the global trends creating the ‘fertility crisis’, and introduces the themes that the 22 authors tackle across 12 papers from the fields of reproductive medicine, family building, healthtech, psychology, education, and economics. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
New article alert 🎊 #HealthTech for reproduction: promises, perils & evidence gap in @rbmonline.bsky.social Many exciting #innovation in #reproductivehealth #fertlity but lots of noise too! Regulation needed @profjoyceharper.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social ➡️ www.rbmojournal.com/article/S147...
HealthTech for reproduction: promises, perils and the evidence gap
Health technologies (HealthTech), including mobile applications, wearables, at-home testing and telehealth platforms, are increasingly marketed to support fertility awareness, conception and fertility...
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