Reproductive Rounds
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion in reproductive health care
People of color do not have the ability to undergo ART (assisted reproductive technology) procedures at the same rate as White people, says Dr....
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Affordable IVF – Are we there yet?
The price for an in vitro fertilization cycle continues to increase annually, particularly because of “add-ons” of dubious value, says Dr. Kevin...
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Applications of office hysteroscopy for the infertility patient
Hysteroscopy is the gold standard for assessing the uterine cavity.
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Understanding clinic-reported IVF success rates
Patients are opting to undergo multiple ART cycles to cryopreserve embryos for family building before they attempt to get pregnant, says Dr. Amy...
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The physician as leader
While all physicians are viewed as leaders, the concept of leadership is rarely, if ever, described or developed as a part of medical training.
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Is there still a role for tubal surgery in the modern world of IVF?
Surgery for treating tubal factor infertility is most successful in younger women with distal tubal obstruction, often caused by a hydrosalpinx....
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Advances in fertility preservation: Q & A
The current fertility preservation options for female patients faced with gonadotoxic treatments include embryo and oocyte cryopreservation;...
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Top 10 unproven infertility tests and treatments
Since the inception of in vitro fertilization itself, infertility patients have been subjected to many unproven tests and procedures that enter...
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BMI and reproduction – weighing the evidence
Female obesity is related to poorer outcomes in natural and assisted conception, including an increased risk of miscarriage.
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Natural fertility: When less can be more
As reproductive specialists, part of our obligation is to improve a woman’s or couple’s ability to conceive in the most cost-effective manner,...
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Endometriosis and infertility – Combining a chronic physical and emotional pain
The delay in promptly identifying endometriosis is further impaired by the lack of specific biomarkers, awareness, and inadequate evaluation.