World Endometriosis Research Foundation Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonization Project: V. physical examination standards in endometriosis research
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) established the Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project (EPHect) to create standardized documentation tools (with common data elements) to facilitate the comparison and combination of data across different research sites and studies. In 2014, four data research standards were published: clinician-reported surgical data, patient-reported clinical data, and fluid and tissue biospecimen collection. Our current objective is to create an EPHect standard for the clinician-reported physical examination (EPHect-PE) for research studies. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 18, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tinya Lin, Catherine Allaire, Sawsan As-Sanie, Pamela Stratton, Katy Vincent, G. David Adamson, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Deborah Bush, Femke Jansen, Jennifer Longpre, Luk Rombauts, Jay Shah, Abeesha Toussaint, Lone Hummelshoj, Stacy A. Missmer, Paul J. Yong, Tags: Endometriosis Source Type: research

Optimizing Workload Balance Utilizing Artificial Intelligence
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 18, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Michal youngster, Shachar Reuvenny, Almog Luz, Rohi Hourvitz, Eden Moran, Tali Ben-Mayor Bashi, Micha Baum, Ettie Maman, Ariel Hourvitz Tags: Research letter Source Type: research

An Egg is Not a Chicken and an Embryo is Not a Child
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 18, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Eve C. Feinberg, Nanette Santoro, Marcelle I. Cedars, Paula Amato Tags: Inklings Source Type: research

Characterization of microRNA exosome content from endometrioma wall in vitro culture
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 16, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Margherita Zipponi, Dong-Yun Lee, Christina Anna Stratopoulou, Luciana Cacciottola, Marie-Madeleine Dolmans Tags: Research letter Source Type: research

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the year 2035
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 15, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Marcelle I. Cedars Tags: Inklings Source Type: research

When to randomize patients in a randomized controlled trial?
The timing of randomization should be carefully considered in the context of each trial as it has implications for the particular research question answered. In the majority of instances, randomization should be delayed until as close as practically possible to the moment of intervention. In some cases, early randomization may offer certain advantages, but trialists should balance these, including any administrative complexity or inconvenience, against the risk of avoidable protocol violations and avoidable dropout. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 15, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Sarah Lensen, Matthew R. Sydes, Alex Polyakov, Jack Wilkinson Tags: Views and reviews Source Type: research

Comment on “Fertility outcomes in men with prior history of anabolic steroid use’’
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 14, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Jieyun Guo, Xiangyang Cheng Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research

Commentary on ‘‘Testosterone and luteinizing hormone predict semen parameter improvement in infertile men treated with anastrozole’’
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 14, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Donghong Li, Xiaoqiong Zeng Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research

Predictors of success following IVF
The last few decades have witnessed a rise in the global uptake of in vitro fertilization (IVF). To ensure optimal use of this technology, it is important for patients and clinicians to have access to tools which can provide accurate estimates of treatment success and understand the contribution of key clinical and laboratory parameters which influence the chance of conception following IVF. The focus of this review is to identify key predictors of IVF success and assess their impact in terms of live birth rates. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 14, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Laxmi Shingshetty, Natalie J. Cameron, David J. Mclernon, Siladitya Bhattacharya Tags: Views and reviews Source Type: research

Laparoscopic medulla-sparing ovarian tissue biopsy for cryopreservation: step-by-step surgical technique
In the last years the demand for fertility preservation has grown due to the increasing survival rates among cancer patients and the rising awareness of the importance of quality of life after gonadotoxic therapy. Among fertility sparing approaches, ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is a valid strategy to preserve ovarian endocrine and reproductive function in pre and post-puberal women that will undergo gonadotoxic cancer treatments. Currently, there is no universal consensus regarding ovarian tissue retrieval technique for fertility preservation. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 14, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Diego RAIMONDO, Arianna RASPOLLINI, Linda BERTOLDO, Stefano FERLA, Rossella VICENTI, Valentina MAGNANI, Antonio RAFFONE, Renato SERACCHIOLI Tags: Video Source Type: research

The use of hormonal contraceptives in fertility treatments: a committee opinion
The use of hormonal contraception can be considered to aid in the timing of assisted reproductive technology cycles, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts at in  vitro fertilization cycle initiation, and optimize visualization before hysteroscopy. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 13, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Tags: ASRM Pages Source Type: research

Neighborhood deprivation in relation to ovarian reserve and outcomes of ovarian stimulation among oocyte donors
To study the relation of neighborhood deprivation index (NDI) and markers of ovarian reserve and outcomes of controlled ovarian stimulation among young, healthy oocyte donors. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 8, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tanvi Suresh, Sarah LaPointe, Jaqueline C. Lee, Zsolt P. Nagy, Daniel B. Shapiro, Michael R. Kramer, Heather S. Hipp, Audrey J. Gaskins Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Should we recommend delaying ART treatment during Wildfires?
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 7, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Thalia R. Segal, Amy M. Padula Tags: Reflections Source Type: research

Current evaluation of amenorrhea: a committee opinion
The purpose of this American Society for Reproductive Medicine Practice Committee Opinion is to provide clinicians with principles and strategies for the diagnostic evaluation of patients presenting with primary or secondary amenorrhea. This revised document replaces the Practice Committee Document titled “Current evaluation of amenorrhea,” last published in 2008 (Fertil Steril 2008;90:S219–25). (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 6, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: The Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Tags: ASRM Pages Source Type: research

Pathogenesis of uterine fibroids: current understanding and future directions
Fibroids are benign uterine tumors characterized by proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, embedded in an abundant extracellular matrix. Their prevalence is estimated to be more than 50% in women over the age of 45 years.Fibroids represent a considerable health burden. It is time to acquire a deeper mechanistic understanding of uterine fibroid-related etiology and pathogenesis, which may help pinpoint new strategies and an individualized approach. There is a need to gather prospective data and conduct studies to compare alternative approaches and assess long-term outcomes with respect to quality of life, recurrence ...
Source: Fertility and Sterility - March 5, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Marie-Madeleine DOLMANS, Felice PETRAGLIA, William H. CATHERINO, Jacques DONNEZ Tags: Views and reviews Source Type: research