Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!
"For the Supreme Court: Choose Another"
In the 70 year history of Fertility and Sterility, there has never been a statement published on the seating of a U.S. Supreme Court justice, until today. Read the full opinion here.
On behalf of SREI, we would like to welcome and congratulate our incoming class of physicians who have matched into fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility! 🎉 The future is bright! 🤩
1/ There is a new
@ReprodMed
Interactive Mullerian Anomalies Tool! Instead of a static reference, ASRM members can access the interactive tool via the ASRM website using a desktop or tablet here:
A huge congratulations and welcome to the incoming Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellows! 👏🎉🥳🥂
This wonderful group of doctors make up the class of 2027. We can’t wait to meet you all and see your brilliant contributions to our field!
🚨 Visual Abstract Alert 🚨
SARS-CoV-2 spike protein seropositivity from vaccination or infection does not cause sterility by
@IVF_1
via
@FertStert
👇Read More Here:
1/ Does ovarian stimulation cause genetic abnormalities in embryos created through IVF?
In this
#tweetorial
you can learn about the insights from a brand new study regarding the influence of ovarian stimulation on embryonic aneuploidy rates in the setting of
#ivf
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On behalf of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, we are happy to share this composite of the 2021 REI match! 🎉
Excited to welcome the future leaders of our field, and future authors of our journal! 💪🏻
@ReprodMed
#ASRM2021
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Endometriosis afflicts as many as 10% of reproductive age women and 176 million women world wide. The disease can cause severe debilitating pain, pain with intercourse, scaring inside of the body, infertility, and overall wellbeing for a woman.
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🔥HOT TOPIC ALERT🔥: Paternal Age
What’s the influence of paternal age on ART cycles and perinatal outcomes?
This week’s
#Tweetorial
thread from Interactive Associate
@matt_coward
features an article by Marsidi and
@akankshamehtamd
in press at F&S.
1/ Is the endometrial receptivity analysis (ERA) of benefit in frozen embryo transfers (FET)?
In this
#tweetorial
, we review a brand new
@FertStert
publication (article in press) by Bergin et al. to discuss this question!
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Do obstetric outcomes differ between pregnancies conceived with programmed frozen embryo transfer (FET) versus natural cycle FET (NC-FET)?
In this week’s
#tweetorial
, we investigate an April
@FertStert
publication to answer this question!
A diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve does not impact embryo aneuploidy or live birth rates compared to patients with normal ovarian reserve
Full text 👇
Discuss with authors 👇
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Is sperm DNA fragmentation a big deal in non-male factor infertility patients?
Let’s break down this great prospective cohort study from this months
@FertStert
all the way from 🇧🇷
Let’s go back … way back….
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Is transferring a lower quality embryo with a good quality blastocyst detrimental to the likelihood of a live birth?
In this week’s
#tweetorial
, we throw it back to an August
@FertStert
publication to answer this question!
Thyroid dysfunction has been associated with poor reproductive outcomes. This study examines the impact of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF on thyroid function.
#ivf
#thyroid
#pregnancy
An international guideline on PCOS has launched and been published in F&S: "Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome"
Discuss with the authors today!
A special issue of Fertility and Sterility is now online!
"Forty years of IVF" is a monograph written by the pioneers of IVF and reproductive medicine that celebrates the medical advancements made over the last four decades in the field.
Let's continue introductions of the editorial team 👋
Meet Interactive Associate Dr. Matt Coward -
@matt_coward
▶️ Dr. Coward is a reproductive urologist and associate professor at UNC Fertility (Go Heels!)
▶️ He also serves on the board of
@ReprodMed_SMRU
1/19 Is there a total motile sperm count (TMSC) that yields optimal intrauterine insemination IUI success rates?
This week’s
#tweetorial
thread features an article in press
@FertStert
from
@AkhilMuthigi
and
@CTanrikutMD
et al.
1/ What is the value of changing the stimulation protocol after an unsuccessful IVF cycle?
In this
#tweetorial
, we review a current
@FertStert
publication in press to answer this question!
Does maternal age affect assisted reproduction technology success rates after euploid embryo transfer? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Full text 👇
Meet F&S Media editor - Dr. Micah J. Hill
Dr. Hill also serves on the ASRM Practice Committee and is the current president of the SREI.
In addition to his roles within F&S & ASRM, he serves as IVF director at Walter Reed & is the fellowship director for the NIH REI Fellowship.
Effect of the endometrial thickness on the live birth rate - Insights from 959 single euploid frozen embryo transfers without a cut-off for thickness
Full text 👇
First pilot study of maternal spindle transfer for the treatment of repeated in vitro fertilization failures in couples with idiopathic infertility
Full text 👇
The editorial team is pleased to announce that F&S has increased its impact factor to 6.312. This makes it the highest ranked original research journal dedicated to reproductive health.
To learn more about F&S, visit
As Aaliyah once sang...."Age ain't nothing but a number." When it comes to
#sperm
, though, age might matter. Specifically age over 45. SPERM age over 45 may be associated with a lower chance of pregnancy as studied via sibling donor oocytes. 🤔 via
@STLinfertility
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#Tweetorials
are back!
This week we discuss an article an RCT on progestin-primed ovarian stimulation in oocyte donors by
@DrJGiles_ivi
et al., in
@FertStert
Link:
Thread: 👇
Dr. Kurt Barnhart is recognized for establishing the standard of care for early pregnancy monitoring, and for pioneering novel management protocols to decrease morbidity from pregnancy-related complications.
Link to the announcement from the Academy 👇
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Is body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage after a euploid embryo transfer?
This week's
#Tweetorial
features an article from Cozzolino et al.
#tweetorial
for
#malefactormonday
on a Tuesday. More data about sperm age and influence on ivf outcomes from large database cohort.
Sperm age matters.
When it comes to
#ivf
outcomes, sperm age >46 is associated with a lower likelihood of pregnancy
Compared to conventional insemination, intracytoplasmic sperm injection provides no benefit in cases of non-male factor infertility as evidenced by comparable euploidy rate
Full text 👇
October Endometriosis article: "Antimüllerian hormone is reduced in the presence of ovarian endometriomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis"
Discuss with the authors today at
Sperm DNA fragmentation (by TUNEL assay) does not impair reproductive success measured as cumulative live birth rates per donor MII oocyte used
Full text 👇
Discuss with authors 👇
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PGT-A vs. morphology in good-prognosis patients - Does it Help?
Let’s review this month’s publication of the STAR Trial by
@santiMunne
et al. in
@FertStert
The newest Fertility and Sterility Dialog COVID19 article from
@louise_p_king
on the ethics of cancelling IVF cycles for now. Join the discussion today:
Thyroid dysfunction can be associated with poor reproductive outcomes. This meta-analysis reports on TSH changes with controlled ovarian stimulation during
#ivf
.
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@FertStert
would like to introduce you to the newest members of our editorial editors team
Today - please meet Dr. Michael Eiseinberg (
@DrMEisenberg
)
Ever wondered why embryos fail to implant? Would a euploid embryo overcome this problem?
In the latest episode of Fertility and Sterility On Air, we join Pirtea et al, who discuss their study of the true prevalence of recurrent implantation failure.
Use of the endometrial receptivity test to guide personalized embryo transfer after a failed transfer attempt was associated with a lower cumulative and per-transfer live birth rate during donor and autologous cycles
Full text 👇
🚨 Visual Abstract 🚨
Is there a benefit of using testicular sperm compared with ejaculated sperm for men with oligospermia?
➡️ Full article:
➡️ Discuss with authors:
👉🏻Special thanks to Interactive Associate
@MBlakeEvansDO
Effect of endometrial scratching on unassisted conception for unexplained infertility: a randomised controlled trial
Full text 👇
Discuss with authors 👇
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This week’s
#tweetorial
highlights a study done by McCarter et al. that is extremely relevant given the delayed childbearing age of our current generation.
➡️Today we will answer whether male fertility plays a role in oocyte🥚recipient success?
@FertStert
A recent study reported that individualized luteal phase support normalizes live birth rate in women with low progesterone levels on the day of embryo transfer in artificial endometrial preparation cycles
#fertilityandsterility
#infertility
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Is there any evidence that
#COVID19
is sexually transmitted?
This week's
#Tweetorial
thread features an article by Tur-Kaspa et al. from one of our new sister journals, F & S Reviews! 🎉
@ReprodMed
Join Fertility & Sterility and the British Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy for a virtual discussion on the latest non-invasive approaches to diagnose
#endometriosis
When❓
▶️ Wednesday, 22nd of June at 4pm EST
Where👇
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Ever wondered why embryos fail to implant? Would a euploid embryo overcome this problem?
This
#Tweetorial
features the December F&S Journal Club Global article. Pirtea et al. study the true prevalence of recurrent implantation failure.
@thermanetwork
Continue register👇
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What are the reproductive outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (
#ART
) treatment in women using cryopreserved ovarian tissue?
In today's
#tweetorial
we explore a systematic review in the November
@FertStert
examining this very question!
Surgical removal of FIGO type 0 or 1 fibroids ameliorates the expression of endometrial proinflammatory transcription factors and receptivity modulators
Full text 👇
May Assisted Reproduction article: "Endometrial compaction before frozen euploid embryo transfer improves ongoing pregnancy rates"
Read and discuss with the authors today!