Polycystic ovarian syndrome, obesity, and insulin resistance: intertwined comorbidities that impact assisted reproductive technology success

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine condition affecting reproductive-age women, is often, but not always, associated with obesity and insulin resistance (IR) (1). Obesity has

Classification of Human Ovarian Follicle Morphology: Recommendations of the NICHD-Sponsored Ovarian Nomenclature Workshop

To develop a consensus on histologic human ovarian follicle staging nomenclature, provide guidelines for follicle density calculation, and assess changes due to fixation to enhance communication

Authors' reply to “Clinical evidence of the relationship between preconception weight reduction and fertility outcomes”

We thank Xu et al. for their interest in our article, “Effectiveness of preconception weight loss interventions on fertility in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” We welcome their

Value of Ultrasound-Based Endometriosis Staging System in Anticipating Complexity of Laparoscopic Surgery

To evaluate the effectiveness of the preoperative Ultrasound-Based Endometriosis Staging System (UBESS) in anticipating the complexity of laparoscopic surgery for optimal patient counseling and

Triggering oocyte maturation in IVF treatment in normal responders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

To compare efficacy and safety of hCG, GnRH agonist, dual, and double triggers in predicted normal responders undergoing ovarian stimulation and IVF

Embryofetoscopy followed by hysteroscopic evacuation of a first-trimester missed abortion in a woman with septate uterus.

Erratum for Kunselman AR. A brief overview of pilot studies and their sample size justification. Fertil Steril 2024;121:899–901.

Use of at-home sperm concentration testing in a male hormonal contraceptive efficacy clinical trial

In hormonal male contraception (HMC) trials, the likelihood of conception is related to sufficient suppression of sperm concentration, with ≤1 million/mL associated with effective contraception