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COVID Infection May Impair Semen Quality, Even After Mild Cases

Jury still out on whether infection can cause permanent seminal damage, however

Jun 30, 2023
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Hysterectomy Ultimately Needed After 1 in 8 Endometrial Ablations

Ballpark figures of treatment failure suggest rising need for surgery over time

Jun 23, 2023
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Clinicians: Pay Attention to Body Image Concerns in Patients With PCOS

The first step is "acknowledging it, supporting, and listening," researcher says

Jun 18, 2023
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Prednisone Did Not Improve Live Birth Rates for Women With Recurrent IVF Failure

The steroid may also lead to higher risks of preterm delivery and biochemical pregnancy loss

May 02, 2023
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Hysteroscopy No Match for Standard Care in Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion

Outcomes were mostly comparable for patients wanting to get pregnant again

Apr 11, 2023
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ART Outcomes Mostly Better for Lesbian vs Heterosexual Couples

Findings suggest it's not the treatment, but infertility factors that lead to adverse outcomes

Apr 04, 2023
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No Increased MS Relapses for Women on Fertility Treatment

Findings similar in IVF and other treatments

Mar 15, 2023
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Levothyroxine Recall; Klotho & Osteoporosis Protection; Marriage for a Lower HbA1c?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Feb 07, 2023
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Genetic Links Found Between Endometriosis and Psychiatric Disorders

Association evident even after adjusting for comorbidities and chronic pain, study showed

Jan 18, 2023
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Endometrial Receptivity Testing Before Embryo Transfer Did Not Improve Live Births

Study does not support routine use of receptivity testing during IVF, researchers say

Dec 06, 2022
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Double Embryo Transfer for IVF Linked to Higher Risk of Neonatal Death

But absolute risk remains low versus single embryo transfer

Dec 05, 2022
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Good, and Safe, Results Tied to Oral Testosterone in Men With Deficiency

Meta-analysis should spur more research on newer formulations, researcher says

Oct 30, 2022
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State Insurance Mandates Don't Improve Racial Disparities in ART Live Births

Mandates are necessary, but "insufficient for equitable access," author says

Oct 28, 2022
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Obesity Linked to Worse Pregnancy Outcomes After Frozen Embryo Transfer

But, subanalysis of sole male-factor infertility diagnosis suggests other factors may be at play

Oct 28, 2022
ASRM over a photo of Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
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