Infertility

April 01, 2022

This Consult discusses the management of pregnancies achieved with in vitro fertilization and provides recommendations based on the available evidence.

March 04, 2022

A cohort study examines the potential obstetrical outcomes associated with fertility-assisted pregnancies.

January 10, 2022

Although the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is the oldest special radiologic procedure, first performed over 110 years ago, it remains an essential part of the evaluation of the infertile couple.

July 22, 2021

Despite current recommendations to perform a fetal echocardiogram in all in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies, recent study findings show that may not be necessary.

June 10, 2021

Significant updates occurred in women’s health issues while the world was in survival mode.

January 21, 2021

Marijuana use may make conception more difficult for women who smoke than those who don’t, according to a prospective cohort study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

November 09, 2020

With patient-centered care being the mantra of 21st-century medicine, the decision to proceed with fertility surgery in women with endometriosis should be based on the individual patient, her reproductive expectations, her specific disease pattern, her support, family network, and available health care resources.

October 01, 2020

Effective treatment will depend on the diagnosis, but can range from simple to very complex.

September 17, 2020

A new study by French investigators shows that adenomyosis confined to the outer myometrium is associated with primary infertility—but not more diffuse disease.

September 14, 2020

This peer-reviewed article discusses the main causes of infertility, including tubal disease, uterine factor, cervical factor, and ovulatory dysfunction and anovulation.