Infertility articles of 2022
The top 10 infertility articles on Contemporary OB/GYN.
Telehealth: a brave new world for ob-gyns
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, one health care provider shows the burgeoning terrain in telehealth options for both practitioner and patient.
Infertility treatments could raise risk of acute kidney injury, heart rhythm disorders
New research suggests pregnancies conceived with assisted reproductive technology were associated with a more than doubling in risk for acute kidney injury.
Management of pregnancies resulting from IVF fertilization: Consult #60 visual summary
From SMFM, a visual summary of Consult #60.
SMFM Consult Series #60: Management of pregnancies resulting from IVF
This Consult discusses the management of pregnancies achieved with in vitro fertilization and provides recommendations based on the available evidence.
Egg donors and recipients with PCOS
No “double disadvantage.”
Disparities in prenatal health of infants conceived by assisted reproduction
Racial and ethnic disparities in adverse perinatal outcomes were significantly greater among women who used medically assisted reproduction (MAR) than those who conceived spontaneously, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
IVF and fresh embryo transfer for women with adenomyosis
The authors noted that although adenomyosis is common among infertile women, it is unclear whether the condition has a detrimental effect on in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) results.
IVF for women with previous recurrent ectopic pregnancy
Women with previous recurrent ectopic pregnancy (EP) have a significantly lower risk of EP following in vitro fertilization (IVF), compared to women with previous single EP, according to a retrospective cohort study published in the journal PLOS One.
Impact of state mandatory IVF insurance coverage
State infertility insurance mandates are critical for improving access to infertility care. They also help to advance gender equality and reproductive rights.
SART data indicates rise in IVF use in 2022
April 24th 2024Dive into the latest statistics from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, revealing a 6% increase in in vitro fertilization cycles and a surge in egg freezing, amidst a landscape of rising fertility service demand and evolving clinical practices.
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Hormone therapy safety: Study finds potential benefits for senior women
April 24th 2024A recent large-scale study challenged age-related concerns, suggesting hormone therapy may offer safety and even benefits for menopausal women aged over 65 years, aligning with The Menopause Society's 2022 Position Statement.
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