ASRM: Infertility, Reproduction, Menopause, Andrology, Endometriosis, Diagnosis and Treatment

Welcome to the ASRM Web Site

The Vision of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is to be the nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine. The ASRM is a non-profit organization whose members must demonstrate the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an interest in infertility, reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the objectives of the Society. Mission Statement | History and Purpose.

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What's New

For Information that was new a few months ago, please go to the ASRM's What's New History page.

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For All Users

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine (added 07/03/08)

Highlights from Fertility and Sterility: Ten Years Of Experience Shows IVF With ICSI Is Safe And Effective For HIV-Positive Men And Their Partners; DNA From Herpes Family Viruses Frequently Found In Sperm And Seminal Fluid Of Asymptomatic Men; Education, Income Levels, Insurance Affect IVF Availability And Use In The United States from June 2008, Volume 89 Number 6 (added 07/03/08)

New Reviews on the Patient's Bookshelf (added 07/3/08)

New Washington Wire article from Spring 2008 ASRM News (added 07/03/08

New Legally Speaking article from the Spring 2008 ASRM News (added 07/03/08)

Revised ASRM Practice Committee Opinion: Definitions of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss

Revised: A list of Egg Donor Agencies (PDF) who have signed an agreement with SART that they do and will abide by the ASRM Ethics Committee guidelines governing payments to donors (ASRM Ethics Committee. “Financial compensation of oocyte donors” Fertil Steril 2007;88:305-9). This information is self-reported and has not been verified by either ASRM or SART.

Media Professionals:

Press Release: Highlights in Fertility and Sterility: June 2008 Volume 89 No 6 (added 07/03/08)

Health Professionals:

New Coding Q & A (added 07/03/08)
NIH Announcements: Active Funding Opportunity Announcements (added 07/03/08)
The Sexuality Special Interest Group has added Useful Website links and resources (added 07/03/08)
News from NICHD (from the Spring 2008 ASRM News) (added 07/01/08)
MHPG Spring 2008 Newsletter (added 07/01/08
New MHPG Book review (added 07/01/08)
Spring/Summer 2008 SMRU Newsletter (added 07/01/08)
Instructions for Poster Presentations
Read the Spring Issue of ASRM News ASRM News is available to members-only.
Online Registration for ASRM 2008!
Preliminary Program Now Available for ASRM 2008
Visit Only In San Francisco for information on where to eat and what to do while you're in San Francisco this November!
Housing information is available for the ASRM 2008 Annual Meeting in San Francisco
2008 Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF) now online
Represent Reproductive Medicine to the AMA: “Young Physician” needed
CDC Hears from Endocrine Society Experts on Tests to Measure Steroid Hormones
The U.S. Public Health Service 2008 Clinical Practice Guideline Update: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence was released at an event hosted by the American Medical Association (AMA) at its Chicago headquarters. The link to order Guidelines and related materials is http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tobacco/order.htm
New NIH Announcements
ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 8: Senate Passes Genetic Non-Discrimination Act; House Is Expected To Approve And President Is Expected To Sign
ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 8a: Award Opportunity: Nominate a Colleague or Yourself for the Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award
ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 9: California Department of Public Health Posts Updated Information on Treating Research Egg Donors
ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 10: Action Alert - Call Your Senators Now To Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cuts; Ask Them To Vote “Yes” On The Cloture Motion To Consider S.3101

Ongoing Information:

ASRM 2008 Meeting: 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. November 8-12, 2008, Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine: News articles gleaned daily on the subject of reproductive medicine.
Literature Available from the ASRM: Patient Education booklets on a variety of subjects including infertility and reproductive medicine, Ethical Considerations in Assisted Reproductive Technology, Guidelines for Practice, Menopausal Medicine, ASRM News, the History of the ASRM.
Links to other professional societies and organizations who evince an interest in infertility and reproductive medicine.

For Specific Groups of Users:

Patients Home Page: Provides access to Frequently asked questions about infertility (FAQs), Patient education fact sheets and booklets, current Clinical Trials in infertility and reproductive medicine.
Health Professionals Home Page: Provides access to membership, specialty societies, Fertility and Sterility, upcoming Annual Meetings, Menopausal Medicine, ASRM News, infertility research grants.
Media Professionals Home Page: Provides access to press releases, Practice Committee statements, opinions and guidelines on infertility treatment, ASRM Bulletin, Ethics Committee statements on infertility issues.
Corporate Member Council: Provides information on ASRM Corporate Members and activities.