Fertility

Compared with in vitro culture, blastocyst formation from Invocell intravaginal culture performs slightly better, according to a study presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.

Approximately one in seven women must travel more than 60 miles to access fertility services in the United States, researchers reported at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.

As physicians attempt to mitigate anxiety in patients undergoing IVF, new research suggests that music therapy and personalized phone calls may relieve some distress.

COVID-19 vaccination did not impair fertility, early pregnancy outcomes or sperm quality, according to findings from three studies presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo.

Racial disparities persisted among women seeking fertility treatment — even among those with private insurance and residing in states that mandate coverage for those services — according to researchers.

Short-term weight loss may improve Leydig cell function and help protect future fertility for boys with obesity, according to data presented at the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology virtual meeting.

COVID-19 may negatively affect sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, and the magnitude of that effect may depend on the severity of disease, researchers reported.

Clinicians and patients deserve expert recommendations based on what we know right now.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a lifelong endocrine, metabolic and reproductive disorder estimated to affect 5% to 15% of women in the United States, depending on how the condition is characterized.

Women who use an app to track their menstrual cycle may increase their likelihood of becoming pregnant, according to study data published in Human Reproduction.