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View article: Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter and pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A multicenter retrospective study
Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter and pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A multicenter retrospective study Open
Few large-scale studies have systematically examined the effects of maternal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on live birth in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). This study aimed to investigate the associations betwe…
View article: Commercial Impacts on Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Scoping Review
Commercial Impacts on Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Scoping Review Open
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a growing global industry, projected to reach $37.7 billion by 2027. Predominantly offered in private healthcare settings, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impacts of commerci…
View article: Preconception lifestyle interventions for women—a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques
Preconception lifestyle interventions for women—a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques Open
BACKGROUND The time before conception is an important opportunity to improve maternal lifestyle, and hence improve fertility and health. However, the components of effective preconception lifestyle interventions are unclear. OBJECTIVE AND …
View article: Effectiveness, safety, and practicality of intramuscular progesterone in restoring pregnancy outcomes during frozen embryo transfers
Effectiveness, safety, and practicality of intramuscular progesterone in restoring pregnancy outcomes during frozen embryo transfers Open
Objective To evaluate whether progesterone (P4) supplementation in patients with low serum progesterone levels after normal luteal phase support (LPS) improves pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET). Methods A …
View article: Epidemiology of falling fertility: the contribution of social, environmental, and genetic forces
Epidemiology of falling fertility: the contribution of social, environmental, and genetic forces Open
The past half century has witnessed a dramatic decline in human fertility as reflected in the total fertility rate. This decline in total fertility rate is thought to have been triggered by an increase in resources and knowledge that preci…
View article: Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a qualitative descriptive study
Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a qualitative descriptive study Open
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View article: Association between female waist-hip ratio and live birth in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization: a retrospective cohort study
Association between female waist-hip ratio and live birth in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Maternal obesity is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. It negatively affects IVF/ICSI outcomes and offspring health. However, it is unclear whether waist-hip ratio (WHR) has an impact on outcomes of in vitro fertilizati…
View article: Perinatal risks associated with infertility and medically assisted reproduction: a population-based cohort study
Perinatal risks associated with infertility and medically assisted reproduction: a population-based cohort study Open
STUDY QUESTION Are the risks of adverse perinatal outcomes in singletons born from medically assisted reproduction (MAR) mainly associated with underlying parental infertility, or are they primarily linked to the MAR treatments? SUMMARY AN…
View article: Recommendations from the 2024 Australian evidence‐based guideline for unexplained infertility: <scp>ADAPTE</scp> process from the <scp>ESHRE</scp> evidence‐based guideline on unexplained infertility
Recommendations from the 2024 Australian evidence‐based guideline for unexplained infertility: <span>ADAPTE</span> process from the <span>ESHRE</span> evidence‐based guideline on unexplained infertility Open
Introduction The 2024 Australian evidence‐based guideline for unexplained infertility provides clinicians with evidence‐based recommendations for the optimal diagnostic workup for infertile couples to establish the diagnosis of unexplained…
View article: Summary of the 2023 international evidence‐based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: an Australian perspective
Summary of the 2023 international evidence‐based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: an Australian perspective Open
Introduction The Australian‐led 2023 International evidence‐based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome was based on best available evidence, clinical expertise and consumer preference. It followed best p…
View article: Research Integrity in Guidelines and evIDence synthesis (RIGID): a framework for assessing research integrity in guideline development and evidence synthesis
Research Integrity in Guidelines and evIDence synthesis (RIGID): a framework for assessing research integrity in guideline development and evidence synthesis Open
This study received no specific funding. The guideline in which it was piloted was supported by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for guideline development through the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) i…
View article: O-206 Natural, modified natural or artificial endometrial preparation strategies for frozen embryo transfer in ovulatory women (MONART): a randomized controlled trial
O-206 Natural, modified natural or artificial endometrial preparation strategies for frozen embryo transfer in ovulatory women (MONART): a randomized controlled trial Open
Study question Are live birth rates after natural (NC), modified natural (mNC) endometrial preparation superior to artificial cycle (AC) strategies for ovulatory women undergoing frozen embryo transfer? Summary answer Live birth rates were…
View article: Eggsurance? A randomized controlled trial of a decision aid for elective egg freezing
Eggsurance? A randomized controlled trial of a decision aid for elective egg freezing Open
STUDY QUESTION Does a purpose-designed Decision Aid for women considering elective egg freezing (EEF) impact decisional conflict and other decision-related outcomes? SUMMARY ANSWER The Decision Aid reduces decisional conflict, prepares wom…
View article: Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a mixed-methods systematic review
Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a mixed-methods systematic review Open
BACKGROUND While there is a recognized role of optimizing lifestyle (diet and physical activity) behaviours in the management of infertility, the best practice remains unknown and factors influencing the lifestyle of people with infertilit…
View article: Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a mixed-methods systematic review
Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a mixed-methods systematic review Open
While there is a recognised role of optimising lifestyle behaviours such as diet and physical activity in the management of infertility, the best practice for lifestyle management of infertility remains unknown, and factors influencing the…
View article: Medicine in the marketplace: clinician and patient views on commercial influences on assisted reproductive technology
Medicine in the marketplace: clinician and patient views on commercial influences on assisted reproductive technology Open
The views expressed in this study should be systematically and critically examined to derive insights into how best to govern ART. These insights may also inform the design and delivery of other types of healthcare that are provided in the…
View article: Money matters: a critique of ‘informed financial consent’
Money matters: a critique of ‘informed financial consent’ Open
In recent years, concerns about the financial burdens of health care and growing recognition of the relevance of cost to decision making and patient experience have increasingly focused attention on financial ‘transparency’ and disclosure …
View article: Can AMH Replace Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of PCOS
Can AMH Replace Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of PCOS Open
AMH is a hormone released by the developing and small follicles in the ovary. It circulates in the blood and has actions in the hypothalamus as well as in the ovary. Measurement of AMH is now well established and is routine in women who wi…
View article: #80 : Barriers and Enablers to a Healthy Lifestyle in Couples with Infertility: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
#80 : Barriers and Enablers to a Healthy Lifestyle in Couples with Infertility: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review Open
Background and Aims: While there is a recognised role of optimising lifestyle (diet and physical activity) in the management of infertility, factors influencing the lifestyle behaviours of people with infertility are not well understood. T…
View article: What moral weight should patient‐led demand have in clinical decisions about assisted reproductive technologies?
What moral weight should patient‐led demand have in clinical decisions about assisted reproductive technologies? Open
Evidence suggests that one reason doctors provide certain interventions in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is because of patient demand. This is particularly the case when it comes to unproven interventions such as ‘add‐ons’ to in…
View article: Moral justification for the use of ‘add-ons’ in assisted reproductive technology: experts’ views and experiences
Moral justification for the use of ‘add-ons’ in assisted reproductive technology: experts’ views and experiences Open
These findings suggest that it cannot be taken for granted that add-ons and innovation are closely linked. One possible response to this would be regulatory reform; for example, only allowing 'unproven' add-ons to be used in the context of…
View article: Evidence-based guideline: unexplained infertility
Evidence-based guideline: unexplained infertility Open
STUDY QUESTION What is the recommended management for couples presenting with unexplained infertility (UI), based on the best available evidence in the literature? SUMMARY ANSWER The evidence-based guideline on UI makes 52 recommendations …
View article: Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Open
This effort was primarily funded by the Australian Government via the National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (APP1171592), supported by a partnership with American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Endocrine Society, European So…
View article: Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Open
STUDY QUESTION What is the recommended assessment and management of those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and consumer preference? SUMMARY ANSWER International evidence-based…