Menstrual Cycles More Varied Than Previously Thought
Menstrual cycle length per woman is varied, and tracking physiological parameters such as basal body temperature is key to identifying fertility windows when planning pregnancy.
Infertility
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
Fertility Counseling Lacking for Adolescents With Turner Syndrome
Reproductive health counseling is not routinely documented for young women with Turner syndrome.
Egg Donor Contact Ethical to Aid in Diagnosis of Donor-Conceived Children
Investigators of a recent study argue that an updated approach to consent regarding egg donation is needed in the era of progressing technology.
Access to Infertility Care Affected by Education Level for US Women
Disparities exist in access to infertility care for women in the United States.
Most Women Do Not Regret Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy Before IVF
Regardless of test results, 94 percent of women undergoing preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) were satisfied with their decision.
Letrozole May Improve Outcomes After Frozen Embryo Transfer in Women With PCOS
Letrozole treatment may significantly improve live birth rate compared with artificial-cycle frozen embryo transfer in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators May Be Effective for Male Infertility
Sixteen studies (controlled and non-controlled) were included in the analysis.
Family Planning, Fertility, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers found data that support many reasons for infertility in both men and women with rheumatoid arthritis. For the best chance for a successful pregnancy outcome, it is suggested that being on well controlled safe, anti-rheumatic drugs for at least 3 to 6 months prior to pregnancy provides the best chance for women patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Significant Gender Pay Gap for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Subspecialists
The gender pay gap is significant for reproductive endocrinology and infertility subspecialists in the United States, with women making substantially less money compared with men.
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