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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility and Sterility! Articles discussed this month are: 

(02:58) Optimal counseling and treatment of patients undergoing therapeutic donor insemination        
(04:20) Do we still have a Scientific Mission?      
(05:31) Propensity score matching is too good to be true            
(06:30) ASRM Position Statement on Rho(d) Immune Globulin Administration in the First Trimester       
(08:16) Artificial intelligence in the in vitro fertilization laboratory: a committee opinion; 
Clinical Embryology in the United States: Current Landscape and Considerations for Professional Development and Standardization         
(10:07) Segmental aneuploidy in human embryos is frequently mosaic with evidence of meiotic origin: insights from trophectoderm and inner cell mass analyses  
(21:51) Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy in Donor Egg Recipients Does Not Decrease Number of Embryo Transfers Needed to Achieve Live Birth  
(35:40) Reproductive Outcomes in Programmed Ovulatory versus Modified Natural Cycle FET: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Cohorts 
(43:05) The efficacy of frozen-thawed oocytes compared to fresh oocytes: real-world evidence      
(50:03) Intergenerational fecundity and infertility: a cohort study  
 

View September 2026 Volume 126 Issue 3 of Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(26)X2008-8

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Fertility and Sterility on Air is at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 42nd Annual Meeting in London (Part 3)! In this episode, our hosts Micah Hill and Eve Feinberg cover:

• (00:56) Cost-to-baby as a percentage of median household income predicts population-level access to assisted reproductive technology: a global health economics analysis of affordability with Steve Rooks 
• (12:50) Intrapatient variability in the number of retrieved oocytes and ovarian response categories between consecutive in vitro fertilization cycles with Ariel Hourvitz
• (30:11) Restoring Shugoshin-1 prevents chromosomal errors in aging human oocytes with Agata Zielinska
• (45:32) Restoring fertility after gonadotoxic treatment: first successful autologous transplant of immature cryopreserved testicular tissue in the human with Veerle Vloeberghs and Ellen Goossens

Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 42nd Annual Meeting in London (Part 2)! In this episode, our hosts Eve Feinberg, Kate Devine, and Yannick Hurni cover: 

• (00:56) Trends in first-cycle and cumulative live birth rates in the United States with Alexandra Herweck, SREI Landmark Articles podcast host
• (09:05) Impact of health optimization on reproductive outcomes and looking ahead to new REI innovations with Jim Toner, ASRM Vice President
• (20:07) Multiple sonographic markers of endometrial receptivity are significantly altered after hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use among reproductive-aged women with proven fertility with Said Daneshmand
• (32:22) Effect of natural versus programmed cycle on the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy following frozen-thawed blastocyst transfer: a randomized clinical trial in ovulatory women with Fang Gu
• (40:51) A look ahead to the 2026 ASRM Annual Meeting and impact of lifestyle factors on ART with Amy Sparks, ASRM President-Elect
• (47:19) Evaluating the safety and efficacy of IVF add-ons with Sarah Lensen
• (56:33) Clinical relevance of high-level mosaicism after PGT-A: mosaic segmental aneuploidies drive unexpected live birth outcomes with Francesca Spinella
• (01:06:23) Letrozole versus clomifene, with or without metformin, for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (LOCI): a multicentre, 2x2 factorial design, randomised controlled trial with Pedro Melo

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

Articles:

1. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss after euploid frozen embryo transfer
2. Testosterone-to-follicle stimulating hormone ratio predict sperm retrieval success in men with idiopathic nonobstructive azoospermia
3. Postfertilization telomere marker testing in human embryos: a pilot study of a novel embryo evaluation assay
4. Prognostic utility of serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin level following single euploid embryo transfer for live birth
5. Emulating a target trial of surgical removal of uterine fibroids and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
6. Perceived weight gain and oral contraceptive pill discontinuation among women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome in a national survey

View August 2026 Volume 124 Issue 2 of Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0008-X

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(Please excuse any sound quality issues, as some interviews were recorded in a large hall where background noise and echoes were hard to avoid.)

Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 42nd Annual Meeting in London (Part 1)! In this episode, our hosts Micah Hill and Yannick Hurni cover: 

• (01:49) ASRM President Robert Brannigan on the effect of lifestyle factors on male fertility and a look ahead at the 2026 ASRM Annual Meeting
• (07:25) The 2-shot protocol: a randomised controlled trial of a novel two-injection ovarian stimulation strategy with Valeria Donno
• (14:49) Paired trophectoderm and ICM analysis redefines segmental aneuploidy and embryo usability in poor-prognosis IVF patients with Balsam Al Hashimi

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

Today, we will be discussing the Views and Reviews from the May 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled "Male Infertility and Immune Function." 

This Views and Reviews brought together experts, some of whom we will be interviewing today, who evaluated and summarized the evidence on how the immune system plays a role in male fertility and infertility in general. We know that infertility is caused, at least in part, by a male component in about 50% of cases, and we are appreciative to our guests for joining us in discussion today. We encourage all of our listeners to read the full articles in the journal as we will not be able to cover all the content in this episode.

Dr. Michael L. Eisenberg is a Professor of Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.  He is the director of Men's Health at Stanford.  Dr. Eisenberg's NIH-funded laboratory seeks to understand the association between a man's reproductive, sexual, and overall health. 

Dr. Marcelo Mass Lindenbaum is a clinical research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, soon to be transitioning to his urology residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. His primary academic research focuses on male infertility and its relationship with the urologic microbiome, and infection risks associated with prosthetic surgery.

Dr. Scott Lundy is a Staff Urologist and Surgeon Scientist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation who specializes in male reproductive medicine, sexual dysfunction, and microsurgery. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Lundy leads significant research efforts, including establishing a multi-institutional consortium to advance the study and treatment of male infertility.

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: fertility preservation strategies in patients with Turner's syndrome (01:39), a delayed presentation of Sheehan syndrome (14:53),  a comparison of the immune cell and hormonal profile of menstrual effluent with peripheral blood (23:48), and the potential role of dysregulated extracellular vesicles signalling in the pathogenesis of endometriosis (34:17).

F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(26)00001-0/abstract
F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(26)00034-6/fulltext
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(26)00038-8/abstract
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/endometriosis-extracellular-vesicle-mediated-communication-disorder-implications-early

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

Articles:

1. High-throughput imaging cytometry paired with artificial intelligence identifies ultra-rare sperm in men previously diagnosed with clinical azoospermia
2. Euploidy rates are comparable between progestin protocol ovarian stimulation and gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol ovarian stimulation cycles
3. Association between serum estradiol level decline in the days preceding ovulatory trigger and assisted reproductive technology outcomes
4. Association between trial registration and reporting large treatment effects in randomized controlled trials of infertility interventions: a meta-epidemiological study
5. Atosiban as a potential treatment for endometriosis-related pain: results from the ENDOBAN pilot study
6. Age may be a more important determinate of oocyte yield than antimüllerian hormone

View Fertility and Sterility Volume 126 Issue 1 at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(26)X2005-2

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

Today, we will be discussing the Views and Reviews from the June 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled "Data Driven Analysis of Fertility Optimization" 

This Views and Reviews brought together experts, some of whom we will be interviewing today, who evaluated and summarized the evidence on optimization of fertility using diet and lifestyle interventions, surgical restoration of anatomy, menstrual cycle tracking, and comparative data between these methods and in vitro fertilization. The authors discuss what we know and where knowledge gaps exist. I do encourage our listeners to read the full breadth of articles as I know this topic is something almost all my patients ask me about. 

Dr. Eve Feinberg is a Professor and REI fellowship program director in the division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Feinberg is both an Editorial Editor at Fertility and Sterility and co-host of our big-sister podcast Fertility and Sterility On Air.

Dr. David Boedeker is a first-year Reproductive Endocrinology fellow at the National Institutes of Health and an active duty physician in the United States Air Force. He completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and earned a master's degree in health policy and administration from Columbia University. 

In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: a case report of recurrent spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation in pregnancy due to a newly discovered genetic mutation (04:12), the impact of silymarin on chemotherapy-induced testicular injury in mice (13:30),  long-term reproductive complications in childhood cancer survivors (21:58), and the REI education gap in Ob/Gyn residency (35:47).

F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(26)00053-X/fulltext
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(26)00019-4/abstract
F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(26)00006-X/fulltext
Consider this:  https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/closing-rei-education-gap-ob-gyn-residency-training

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

(03:58) Views and Reviews: Data driven analysis of fertility optimization

(06;29) Fertile Battle: The dilemma: Is it reasonable to freeze immature oocytes and, if so, when?

(08:16) ASRM Pages: Recurrent pregnancy loss: a Committee Opinion & Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF): A Committee Opinion

09:26) Birth outcomes after in vitro fertilization among cancer survivors 

(17:14) Intra-Patient Variability in the Number of Retrieved Oocytes and Ovarian Response Categories Between Consecutive IVF Cycles

(31:16) Racial/Ethnic Variation in Ovarian Responsiveness and Live Birth After In Vitro Fertilization 

(38:16) Spindle dynamics and chromosome segregation in human preimplantation embryos 

(44:47) One-Quarter of Men with AZFc Deletions Have Sperm within the Ejaculate at the Time of Planned Micro-TESE

(53:22) Association between hereditary breast cancer gene variants and aneuploidy rates in IVF cycles using PGT-M

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Fertility & Sterility on Air comes to you from the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 2026 Annual Meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA! Join our host Pietro Bortoletto as he moderates a Fertility & Sterility Fellow Debate: Gestational Carrier Use Without a Medical Indication at the 2026 PCRS Annual Meeting. Fellows Anthony Bui, Bahar Yilmaz, and Jensen Reckhow argue on the pro side, while Howard Li, Francesca Barrett, and Adriana Wong make a case for the con side.

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

Today, we will be discussing the Fertile Battle episode from the April 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled "Is Concurrent Gestational Surrogacy an Ethical Practice?" Concurrent surrogacy involves two gestational carriers being engaged simultaneously—or whose pregnancies overlap—to allow a single intended parent or couple to have children born without the usual spacing between births 

Dr. Michelle Bayefsky is a second year Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has written a book and more than 30 peer-reviewed papers on issues related to reproductive ethics and fertility preservation. She is currently a member of the ASRM Ethics Committee. For the purposes of this discussion, Dr. Bayefsky authored the Pro side of the argument that concurrent gestational surrogacy is an ethical practice. 

Dr. Caroline Violette is a second year Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellow at Brown University. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Violette obtained her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include oncofertility and addressing healthcare disparities related to access to fertility treatment in the United States. For the purposes of this discussion, Dr. Violette authored the "con" side of the argument that these concurrent surrogacy arrangements are unethical. 

Dr. Arthur Caplan is a Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Caplan has served on a number of national and international committees, including chair of the Advisory Committee to the United Nations on Human Cloning, a member of the advisory committee to the International Olympic Committee on genetics and gene therapy, and co-director of the Joint Council of Europe/United Nations Study on Trafficking in Organs and Body Parts. He is the author or editor of thirty-five books and over 890 papers in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Caplan authored the pro side of the argument. 

Read the Fertile Battle from Volume 125, Issue 4 p598-604 in the April 2026 issue

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: effect of pyschological stress and emotional regulation on outcomes in infertility (03:50), impact of embryo transfer catheter bacterial contamination on fresh and frozen embryo transfers (13:19), correlation between levels of PFAS in folliclular fluid with live birth rates in IVF (24:36), and transportation timelines and delays for preimplantation genetic testing biopsy specimens (37:38).

F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(26)00004-6/fulltext 
F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(26)00050-4/fulltext 
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(26)00018-2/fulltext
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/rethinking-transport-timelines-trophectoderm-biopsy-specimens-cross-border

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

(01:32) Views and Reviews - Male infertility and immune function

(02:12) Don't let hype outrun evidence: why PGT-P shouldn't be rushed into clinics

(05:25) Impact of different types of embryonic mosaicism on pregnancy outcomes 

(18:06) Evaluating the Relationship Between Ejaculatory Abstinence and the Incidence of Embryo Mosaicism

(26:25) Vitrified vs. slow-frozen donor sperm in in vitro fertilization: higher fertilization in conventional
insemination but similar clinical outcomes 

(32:40) Modified natural versus natural cycle for endometrial preparation in frozen embryo transfer: a meta-analysis

(42:36) The effectiveness of relugolix compared with leuprorelin for preoperative therapy before laparoscopic myomectomy: a randomized controlled noninferiority study (MyLacR study) 

(51:20) Expressions of Concern

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

Today, we will be discussing a challenge that all of us in the field of reproductive medicine face, ovarian aging. We will specifically be discussing the Views and Reviews article from the March 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled "Influencing ovarian aging in reproductive medicine: promise, evidence, and unresolved questions." We are joined by three of the esteemed authors of this publication to dive into this topic, learn about new research, and sort out what treatments are and are not yet ready for prime time use in clinical practice. 

Dr. Kara Goldman is a reproductive endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, where she serves as Director of Fertility Preservation. Dr. Goldman leads a high-volume clinical program in complex fertility preservation, and her translational research focuses on the role of mTOR signaling in ovarian aging and strategies to preserve ovarian function during cancer treatment and physiologic aging. Her work led to several landmark publications and Prize Paper Awards from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine; she also serves on the editorial board of Fertility and Sterility.

Dr. Francesca Duncan is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. She co-directs Northwestern's Center for Reproductive Science and leads a research program focused on the cellular mechanisms of reproductive aging, studying how aging affects reproductive potential at the level of the egg and ovary. Over her career, she has co-authored numerous, and her research has been widely featured in several major news outlets including National Geographic, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. 

Dr. Allison Eubanks is a REI fellow in the NIH–Walter Reed training program and currently serves as the Fertility and Sterility Editorial Board Fellow. She is an active-duty U.S. Navy physician. Her work spans research across all aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility from ART to menopause, along with education and policy initiatives aimed at improving women's health and reproductive care across the military health system.  

Read the Fertile Battle from Volume 125, Issue 3 p387-398 in the March 2026 issue

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

Articles:

1. Embryologic outcomes of using surgical sperm in obstructive and nonobstructive azoospermia compared with ejaculated sperm
2. Freezing first: insights from 8 years of planned oocyte cryopreservation at an "egg freezing clinic"
3. Effect of collagen scaffold vs. intrauterine device on preventing recurrence of intrauterine adhesions: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
4. High completion rates for mail-in sperm cryopreservation across diverse US populations: a prospective cohort study
5. Anxiety and depression in women with endometriosis: a comparative study across fertility contexts
6. Comprehensive evaluation of residual myometrial thickness of the cesarean scar in uterine samples after hysterectomy

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: ovarian abscesses after ovarian PRP (01:45), immunotherapy for recurrent pregnancy loss (15:55), and the impact of ANA-12 on testicular health in rats exposed to tobacco and nicotine (30:10).

F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/action/showPdf?pii=S2666-3341%2826%2900001-2  
F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00013-1/fulltext
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00086-2/abstract

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

(02:25) The impact of physical activity and stress on frozen embryo transfer cycles: The Step and Stress Tracking to Estimate Pregnancy (SSTEP) Trial  

(11:46) Male obesity impairs early embryonic development and increases miscarriage risk in oocyte donation cycles

(21:39) Elevated triglyceride-glucose body mass index increases risk of miscarriage in women undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

(32:03) Dual trigger versus GnRH-a trigger for elective fertility preservation. A randomized controlled trial

(39:44) Reproductive potential of abnormal embryos with whole and segmental chromosome aneuploidies diagnosed by next-generation sequencing based preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy 

(45:59) Top 10 priorities for future ectopic pregnancy research: an international consensus development study 

View the March 2026 Volume 125, Issue 3 of Fertility and Sterility

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Welcome to Fertility and Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility and Sterility. 

Today, we will be discussing the Fertile Battle from the February issue of Fertility and Sterility which is entitled "Should you do ultrasound monitoring and trigger for intrauterine insemination cycles? We are joined by two of the authors, Dr. Cassie Hobbs who will be taking the "pro" side in favor of ultrasound monitoring, and Dr. Lindsay Hartup, who will be arguing to do away with ultrasound monitoring. 

Dr. Cassie Hobbs is a second-year Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her OB/GYN residency training at Brown University and received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. She is passionate about examining disparities that exist in reproductive medicine and taking steps to make family building a more equitable process for all. 

Dr. Lindsay Hartup is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed medical school and Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Texas Health San Antonio. Her research interests are fertility preservation/oncofertility, assisted reproductive technology, and chronic endometritis.

Read the Fertile Battle from Volume 125, Issue 2 p228-233 in the February 2026 issue

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Take a sneak peekat this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

Articles:

1. Beyond the numbers: antimüllerian hormone and astral follicle count are not independent predictors of embryo euploidy in in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy
2. Stability and reliability of artificial intelligence models in embryo selection for in vitro fertilization
3. Perinatal complications of frozen vs. fresh embryo transfer among ongoing pregnancies: a cohort study conducted within the framework of a hypothetical trial
4. Similar outcomes, different timings: Luteal vs. follicular stimulation in IVF
5. Neonatal characteristics of children conceived with in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination compared with sibling births from unassisted conceptions
6. Governance of polygenic embryo screening: a qualitative study on the perspectives of clinicians and patients

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

This week, we welcome Dr. Paula Amato and Professor Glenn Cohen to discuss the legal and ethical implications of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) - the creation of human eggs and sperm in a laboratory setting using non-reproductive cells, such as skin or blood cells. Through our discussion, we will explore several issues raised by this nacent technology, including safety, Food and Drug Administration review, embryo destruction, eugenics, enhancement, unauthorized parenthood, inequitable access, and evolving conceptions of parenthood.

Dr. Paula Amato is Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Oregon Health & Science University. She received her medical degree from the University of Toronto in Canada, where she also completed her Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, followed by a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Amato is past-president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Her research focuses on innovative assisted reproductive technologies for the treatment of infertility and ovarian aging.

Professor Glenn Cohen is the James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he directs the Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics. A member of the National Academy of Medicine, his work focuses on the intersection of bioethics and the law. He has advised policymakers and global organizations on topics such as genetic privacy, medical AI, and reproductive rights, and his work has been featured by several prominent news outlets, including PBS, NPR, CNN, and The New York Times.

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: x (2:41) a link between angiotension II and fibroid development (14:11), use of psychedelics in reproductive medicine (20:27) and an artificial intelligence tool for clinical decision making during stimulation (26:21).

F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00009-X/abstract
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00091-6/abstract
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/psychedelic-medicine-revisited-advances-and-reproductive-health-implications
F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00017-0/fulltext

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peak at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

Articles
01:51 Outcomes after frozen embryo transfer failure: changing the protocol does not improve live birth 

14:23 Ovarian stimulation with follitropin delta is safe and effective: Results from the RITA randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials 

27:52 Donor Identity in Aotearoa New Zealand: a survey of parents regarding disclosure of donor conception to their donor-conceived children

36:55 The association of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and parity with osteoporosis: a pooled analysis of five cohort studies  

47:28 Extended Ovarian Transport for Centralized Tissue Cryobanking: Impact on Primordial Follicle Integrity

56:42 Temsirolimus and antimüllerian hormone protect fertility and the ovarian reserve against chemotherapy-induced damage in a murine model

01:04:09 Cost-Effectiveness of Single versus Double Embryo Transfer to Gestational Carriers for Male Same-Sex Intended Parents

View Fertility and Sterility Volume 125, Issue 1: https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0015-7

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: (03:00) prevalence of endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma among patients with PCOS; differences in trophectoderm gene expression among euploid blasts during extended in vitro culture (13:16), comparison of embryo transfer techniques and pregnancy outcomes (28:58), and exploring the association of ectopic pregnancy with embryonic competence (39:19).

F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00101-1/fulltext   
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00067-9/abstract
F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00002-7/fulltext
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/beyond-tubal-factors-rethinking-ectopic-pregnancy-through-embryonic-competence-and

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Fertility & Sterility on Air discusses ASRM INNOVATE, a reproductive health innovation summit that brings together dynamic healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and innovators to forge advancements in reproductive medicine through the synergy of science and technology. Join our host Kate Devine with Jared Robins, Anuja Dokras, and David Sable as they talk about formulating and executing the inaugural ASRM INNOVATE conference dedicated to identifying and addressing gaps and lack of innovation within the field of reproductive medicine by cultivating deliberate collaboration and exchange of ideas between healthcare professionals, innovators, and investors.

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Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 2025 Global Congress! In this episode, our host Pietro Bortoletto conducts a roundtable with expert reproductive surgeons Rebecca Flyckt, Zaraq Khan, and Michael Neblett on the surgical and medical management of adenomyosis with emphasis on diagnosis, innovative medical therapies, and uterus-sparing surgical techniques designed to optimize fertility outcomes. 

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility and Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

Articles:
1. The reproductive journey of women with obesity undergoing assisted reproductive technology: an analysis of 48,595 in vitro fertilization cycles in 31,829 women

2.  The reproductive endocrinology and infertility subspecialist: definition, training, and scope of practice in the United States

3. Clinical outcomes in patient-oriented strategies encompassing individualized oocyte number (POSEIDON) low-prognosis patients receiving in vitro fertilization / intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment: a multi-center retrospective cohort study\

4. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol is associated with higher oocyte yield in young women at high risk for low oocyte retrieval: a retrospective study using three statistical methods

5. Outcomes of in vitro fertilization cycles with embryo donation compared with double gamete donation with cryopreserved donor oocytes

6. Leveraging anti-Müllerian hormone and metaphase II oocyte yield to improve counseling for oocyte cryopreservation outcomes

7. Effect of a one-step fast warming protocol on reproductive outcomes of vitrified-warmed blastocysts

View the December 2025, Volume 124 Issue 6 of Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0013-3

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

This week, we welcome Dr. Richard Paulson and Dr. Jamie Kuhlman to discuss Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) — a field that describes itself as focusing on identifying and treating the root causes of infertility rather than bypassing or suppressing natural reproductive processes. In this episode, we explore whether RRM represents a truly novel approach to fertility care, examine its religious and political influences, and consider the potential risks the movement poses to access to evidence-based fertility treatments, including IVF.

Dr. Richard Paulson holds the Alia Tutor Chair in Reproductive Medicine and is Professor and vice-chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California, where he is also Director of the Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. Dr. Paulson has authored over 300 scientific articles and has received more than 35 awards for research and scientific presentations. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of "Fertility & Sterility Reports." 

Dr. Kuhlman is a Licensed Psychologist and the Owner of Courageous Path Counseling, PLLC, in Nashville, TN. She specializes in infertility, postpartum, and maternal mental health through individual counseling and psychological evaluations for third-party reproduction. She is also a PRIMED Scholar with the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, focusing on advocacy within reproductive healthcare. 

The unscientific nature of the arguments of "Restorative Reproductive Medicine" and why we need to understand them
https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00111-4/fulltext

The illusion of reproductive choice: how restorative reproductive medicine violates reproductive autonomy and informed consent
https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(25)00596-5/fulltext

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Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas (Part 3)! In this episode, our hosts Pietro Bortoletto, Blake Evans, Eve Feinberg, and Richard Paulson cover:

• Advancing ICSI robotics: follow up on the transition from remote to fully automated intracytoplasmic sperm injection with Gerardo Mendizabal (01:06)
• Overcoming challenges in ovarian visualization: a case report of a magnetic resonance imaging-guided oocyte retrieval resulting in live birth with Samir Babayev (11:02) 
• Early pregnancy RhD-immune globulin practice patterns among REI physicians and the need for ASRM guidelines for RhIG administration with Nimerta Sandhu (20:30) 
• At-home and mail-in semen analysis: a critical review of scientific validation, regulatory oversight, and marketing claims with Juan Varela (25:00) 
• Preliminary analysis of a prospective cohort study of an epigenetic sperm quality test ("SpermQT") to predict success rates of ovarian stimulation treatment with Cassandra Roeca (31:05) 
• A discussion with the 2025 Ira and Ester Rosenwaks New Investigator Award recipient, Min Yang (34:50) 
• How combining medicine and coaching can empower patients through their fertility journey with Erica Bove (43:45)

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Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas (Part 2)! In this episode, our hosts Kate Devine and Eve Feinberg cover:

• The impact of cannabis on reproductive health with Jason Hedges and Jamie Lo (01:06)
  Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) as a therapeutic target in women's health with David Pépin (10:18) 
• A discussion with the 2025 ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award recipient, Denny Sakkas (18:32) 
• Outcomes for patients who underwent oocyte cryopreservation at age 35 years and older: results from a large, multi-center cohort with Michelle Bayefsky (26:10) 
• The SLEEP Study: Sleep length and euploid embryo transfer protocol using the Oura Ring to assess the effect of sleep parameters on transfer outcomes with Sarah Cromack (33:48) 
• Investigating the reproductive potential of non-mosaic segmental aneuploidy: a double-blinded, multicenter non-selection study of 176 single frozen embryo transfers with Stephanie Willson and Emily Mounts (44:08)

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Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas (Part 1)! In this episode, our hosts Kate Devine, Blake Evans, and Micah Hill cover:

• Anne Steiner, the current Editor-in-Chief of F&S Reviews, and Ruben Alvero, the incoming Editor-in-Chief, discuss the journal's submission process and future directions (01:06)
• Complexity of genetics and available testing modalities with Mili Thakur (06:45) 
• Optimizing embryo utilization: cost effectiveness of cryopreservation in the face of legal and financial uncertainty with Allison Eubanks (16:25) 
• Optimizing pain control following oocyte retrieval - a randomized blinded placebo controlled trial assessing ketorolac efficacy and fresh embryo transfer outcomes with Marja Brolinson King and Laura Zalles (21:42) 
• Discussing the Fertility and Sterility Editorial Fellowship program with F&S's first Editorial Fellow, Allison Eubanks (30:22) 
• Beyond expert grading: comparing a fully automated AI system to five expert embryologists for embryo selection with Mohsen Bahrami (36:20)

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility and Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

(03:03) A Randomized Controlled Trial of Counseling and Educational methods on Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) for in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients

(14:02) Healthy euploid dizygotic twin birth after transfer of non-mosaic aneuploid embryos

(25:05) Validity of completely omitting endocrine and ultrasound monitoring in hormone replacement therapy protocols for frozen embryo transfer in good-prognosis patients undergoing single blastocyst transfer

(38:52) Cost-effectiveness of single euploid frozen embryo transfer in a true natural versus a hormonal replacement cycle

(44:29) Modified Versions of Natural Frozen Embryo Transfers Do Not Impact Live Births

(55:28) Soy consumption and the risk of laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis in a prospective cohort study

(01:02:42) Optimizing In Vitro Maturation Outcomes of Oocytes Following Gonadotropin Priming in Premenarcheal Girls Undergoing Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation

View the November 2025, Volume 124 Issue 5 of Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0012-1

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each month, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

This month, we welcome Dr. Brian Levine and Dr. Kate Schoyer to discuss if physicians should be facilitating gestational carrier arrangements in the absence of a medical indication, also known as elective surrogacy. 

Dr. Brian Levine is the founding partner and practice director of CCRM New York, where he has helped countless families on their path to parenthood. Dr. Levine is also the founder of Nodal, the premier online gestational surrogacy platform, which connects intended parents and surrogates in a trusted and transparent way.

Dr. Kate Schoyer is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is the Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is the Medical Director of the Reproductive Medicine Center at Froedtert Hospital. Her research interests include factors contributing to success with ART, the impact of BMI, and therapies for patients with diminished ovarian reserve.

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: circadian rhythm and reproductive health (04:34), fertility treatment outcomes after bariatric surgery (13:49), interleukin-22 balance and pregnancy (26:35), and mTOR inhibitors for fertility preservation in breast cancer (39:45).

Consider This: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/chronofertility-integrating-multi-timescale-chronobiology-into-fertility-research-and
F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00097-2/fulltext
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00065-5/fulltext
F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00011-8/abstract

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

• (04:48) Advanced maternal age was associated with an annual decline in reproductive success despite use of donor oocytes: a retrospective study
• (15:16) Developing a decision support tool to optimize oocyte thawing for producing at least three euploid blastocysts
• (23:47) Effect of denosumab on semen quality in infertile men selected by serum level of antimüllerian hormone: a randomized controlled trial
• (31:06) Progestin prime ovarian stimulation provides comparable outcomes to GnRH antagonist in donor cycles with vitrified oocytes
• (41:13) Impact on clinical outcomes of membership in the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
• (48:58) Linzagolix with and without hormonal add-back therapy for symptomatic uterine fibroids: PRIMROSE 1 & 2 long-term extension and withdrawal study
• (56:30) Cumulative pretrigger progesterone levels are not superior to single-day levels for predicting a failed cycle in fresh embryo transfer cycles

View the October 2025, Volume 124 Issue 4 of Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0010-8

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: whether the optimal time interval for trigger varies depending on the trigger medication used (02:36), the mechanisms by which different trigger medications affect final oocyte maturation (16:05), how alcohol alters the blood-testis barrier function (31:10), and an analysis of the TikTok content specific to endometriosis-related infertility (45:15).

F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00114-X/fulltext  
F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00010-6/fulltext
F&S Science:  https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00050-3/fulltext
Consider This: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(24)00873-2/fulltext

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each month, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

This month, we welcome Dr. Lydia Hughes and Dr. Eric Widra to discuss the ethics of egg-sharing, or "split-cycles" for fertility preservation. This is where an egg donor freezes their eggs for their own future use for reduced or no cost in exchange for donating a portion of the cohort.

Dr. Hughes is a second-year REI fellow at Northwestern University in Chicago, where she also completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Hughes's clinical and academic interests include reproductive ethics, PCOS, and ovarian aging. 

Dr. Widra currently serves as Executive Senior Medical officer and Vice President, Development for Shady Grove Fertility and US Fertility, respectively.  He was formerly Chief Medical Officer of SG Fertility, and Associate Director of the Combined Federal Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, operated through the NIH, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and SG Fertility.

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Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 41st Annual Meeting in Paris, France (Part 2)! In this episode, our hosts Kate Devine, Eve Feinberg, and Micah Hill cover:

• Discussing the state of assisted reproductive technology in Brazil with Giuliano Bedoschi (01:01)
• Whole transcriptome and genome sequencing of standard embryo biopsies can potentially reduce failed euploid transfers with Kaylene Ready and Jeremy Grushcow (09:03) 
  The use of AI in ovarian stimulation with Eduardo Hariton (19:45) 
• Modeling embryonic adhesion at cellular resolution within a microfluidic endometrium-on-a-chip platform with Sofia Zaragozano (32:33) 
• Assessing the ploidy status of atypically fertilised embryos – recovery of embryos for potential clinical use with Sharyn Stock-Myer (40:41) 
• Role of micronutrients and probiotics supplementation on reproductive outcomes in an oocyte donation program with Sara Maggi and Silvia Bonta (42:47) 
• Male infertility, life expectancy, and long-term health risks: exploring what can sperm reveal about health with Omar Ammar (58:00)
• Mitochondrial DNA 'reversal' is common in children born following meiotic spindle transfer, potentially reducing the efficacy of mitochondrial replacement therapies with Munuse Savash (01:05:57)

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Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 41st Annual Meeting in Paris, France (Part 1)! In this episode, our hosts Kate Devine, Eve Feinberg, and Micah Hill cover: 

• outcomes from programmed ovulatory frozen embryo transfer cycles vs. modified natural frozen embryo transfer cycles with Philippos Edimiris (0:56),
• non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing using metabolomics with Sofia Nunes (9:23),
• optimizing timing of modified natural cycle frozen embryo transfer cycles with Amelie Johansen and Kristine Løssl (17:46),
• mechanisms and consequences of ovarian aging with Francesca Duncan (27:18),
• comparing pregnancy loss rates in natural cycle vs. artificial cycle endometrial preparation prior to euploid embryo transfer with Caroline Roelens (38:24),
• and endometrial health and reproductive outcomes with Shari Mackens(49:44).

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

04:20 Poor intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcome in infertile males with azoospermia factor c microdeletions

10:17 Patients with a body mass index of ≥45 kg/m2 can safely undergo oocyte retrievals and anticipate similar assisted reproductive technology outcomes

21:26 Increased endometrial thickness up to 12 mm is associated with increased odds of live birth among fresh and frozen-thawed autologous transfers with or without preimplantation genetic testing

34:21 The chorionic bump is a predictor of miscarriage: a retrospective analysis of 13,656 in vitro fertilization pregnancies

47:01 Prospective validation of anti-Müllerian hormone cutoff to determine polycystic ovarian morphology: HARMONIA study

58:21 Effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist medications on weight loss in patients with and without polycystic ovary syndrome

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Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each month, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. 

This month, we are excited to talk about State Level Advocacy with Elizabeth Carr, the first baby born via IVF in the United States, and Dr. Preston Parry.

Elizabeth Carr is a passionate advocate for fertility rights and access. She has presented to audiences around the globe including at the United Nations, ASRM, ESHRE, and the national infertility association, RESOLVE. She has helped companies craft benefit packages and parental leave policies. Her professional experience in the field of journalism, marketing and events, and fundraising. She enjoys marathons and is a writer when not advocating. 

Dr. Preston Parry completed residency in Ob/Gyn at Tufts and went south to Louisville for his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He was in academic REI for 8 years, including as division chief, before opening his own practice, Positive Steps Fertility, in 2017. He is a past president of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and is currently the chair of ACOG Mississippi. He also is on the Editorial Board of Fertility and Sterility. 

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: impact of environmental toxins on in vivo gametes (1:30); the effect of embryo vitrification on neonatal outcomes (15:40); impact of compressive force on gene expression in uterine fibroids (31:17); the role of automation in the IVF lab (42:25).

F&S Reviews:  https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00004-0/fulltext
F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00112-6/fulltext
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00048-5/fulltext
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/potential-automated-ivf-lab

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• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

08:57 Trends in Use of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy Before Dobbs, After Dobbs Leak, and After Dobbs Final Ruling

20:12 The impact of PGT-A on time to live birth in IVF.

32:02 A Nationwide Analysis of the Trends in Permanent Contraception Utilization Before and After the Dobbs Ruling  

37:28 Use of assisted reproductive technologies for male and female infertility and perinatal outcomes 

50:50 Assisted hatching decreases pregnancy outcomes in vitrified donor oocytes

56:42 Use of medically assisted reproduction and the risk of multiple live birth across sexual orientation groups—results from a national longitudinal cohort  

View the August 2025 issue, Vol 124: Issue 2 - https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0008-X

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals!

Topics this month include: whether drug-free in vitro activation with immediate autotransplantation improved reproductive outcomes in patients with poor ovarian response and premature ovarian insufficiency (2:13); resident management of pregnancy of unknown location (16:42); integration of mental health treatment into the care of Mullerian agenesis (26:38), and a narrative review of blastocyst development as a surrogate for pregnancy outcomes (36:27).

F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00040-0/abstract
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/beta-book-beta-overlooked-exploring-systems-pul-surveillance-residency
F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00057-1/fulltext
F&S Reviews:  https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(25)00008-8/fulltext

View the sister journals at:

• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Take a sneak peak at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

03:32 How Many Infants Have Been Born With the Help of Assisted Reproductive Technology?

11:33 Adding Short-Duration Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist and Gonadotropin to Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer Allowed Scheduling of Transfer Day Without Compromising Live Birth

24:42 Sublingual Progesterone Lozenges Are a Viable Alternative to Intramuscular Porgesterone-in-Oil for Programmed Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycles

33:08 Perinatal Outcomes of Progesterone in Natural Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Pregnancies: Insights From 2 Randomized Controlled Trials

42:38 Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Uterus Transplantation vs. Gestational Carrier for Treatment of Absolute Uterine Factor Infertility in the United States AND Comparing Gestational Carrier with Uterine Transplantion in Uterine-Factor Infertility: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

01:03:28 Extended Intrauterine Balloon Stent Use to Prevent Adhesion Reformation After Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis, A Randomized Trial

View the July 2025 issue, Vol 124: 1-178 - https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0006-6

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: efficacy of hCG in restoring spermatogenesis in men using non-prescribed androgens (1:31), assessing prediction models for the risk of OHSS in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (13:51), utilization of a 3D in vitro co-culture system to characterize embryonic mechanisms associated with implantation (25:09), and a look at TikTok's growing influence on supplement advice for patients with PCOS (33:38).

F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(25)00050-9/fulltext
F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(24)00043-4/abstract
F&S Science: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(25)00022-9/abstract 
Consider this: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/tiktok-replacing-doctors-rise-pcos-supplement-advice-online

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• https://www.fertstertreviews.org
• https://www.fertstertreports.org
• https://www.fertstertscience.org

Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 2025 Annual Meeting in Indian Wells, CA!

In this episode, our hosts Kate Devine and Micah Hill talk with:

PCRS leadership Alexander Quaas and Jason Franasiak discussing this and future conferences (0:41),

Shannon Rainsford about Protamine 2 deficiency (9:54),

Andria Besser about mosaic and segmental PGT-A results (16:15),

Emily Patterson about comprehensive carrier screening (28:35),

Esther Chung about a low-cost progestin protocol for oocyte cryopreservation (32:23) and

Howard Li discussing the feasibility of microwave drying for long-term storage of human oocytes at non-freezing temperatures (41:28).

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Join current F&S editors Drs. Micah Hill, Kurt Barnhart, and Allison Eubanks in an engaging discussion with past Editors-in-Chief, Drs. Alan DeCherney, Craig Niederberger, and Antonio Pellicer! 

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  

02:17 Effects of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy on embryo transfer outcomes in women of advanced reproductive age with no more than three retrieved oocytes

15:30 Using National IVF Registries to Validate Clinical Outcomes Following IVF Covered by Health Insurance 

29:38 Impact of corpus luteum number on maternal pregnancy and birth outcomes: the Rotterdam Periconception Cohort

39:15 Systematic review and Meta-analysis of the impact of the re-freezing and re-biopsy embryos on reproductive outcomes in patients undergoing freeze-thaw embryo transfer  

50:20 A blastocyst's implantation potential is linked to its originating oocyte cohort's blastulation rate: evidence for a cohort effect

01:02:56 Linzagolix rapidly reduces heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids: An analysis of the PRIMROSE 1 & 2 trials 

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