Fertility

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval of its abbreviated new drug application for ganirelix acetate injection for use in inhibiting luteinizing hormone surges in controlled ovarian stimulation, according to a press release.

Twins conceived through assisted reproductive technology or fertility-enhancing drugs were more likely to have adverse neonatal outcomes compared with those who were conceived spontaneously.

States with comprehensive in vitro fertilization insurance mandates saw increased use of IVF and fewer embryos per transfer, according to a study published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first infant born after in vitro fertilization in the United States, turned 40 on Dec. 28, 2021. During those 4 decades, the technology and the culture surrounding fertility have radically changed.

Recent, albeit limited, data indicate SARS-CoV-2 infection can have a temporary effect on a man’s fertility.

Women who undergo bariatric surgery should wait until weight loss has stabilized and vitamin levels are normalized before trying to become pregnant, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

According to the Pan American Health Organization, 36% of deaths among men are preventable compared with 19% of deaths among women.

COVID-19 dominated the headlines in 2021, as doctors and patients alike feared its effects on pregnancy. Here are Healio’s top 10 stories about the intersection between the disease and reproductive health.

Women who became pregnant after fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer were more likely to have a preterm delivery compared with controls, according to results from a population-based cohort study.

Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, or PGT-A, improved in vitro fertilization success rates and guarded against miscarriage, despite guidance suggesting that it is not effective or safe, according to researchers.