
Fertility Research Library
Discover the latest medical journal articles and conference presentation topics from US Fertility-affiliated authors.
Introducing Time-Lapse for Flexible Embryo Assessment in IVF: Implications for Grading Confidence and Workflow Efficiency
Alicia Picou, Kelly Athayde Wirka, Allison Baxter Catherino, Brooke Hayward, Matthew David VerMilyea. Introducing Time-Lapse for Flexible Embryo Assessment in IVF: Implications for Grading Confidence and Workflow Efficiency. F&S Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xfre.2025.03.006.
A diluted one-step warming protocol: survival of vitrified blastocyst
Licata E, VerMilyea M, Ducote B, Ferguson T, Bianco C, Gallo M, Paciotti G, Passerini R, Meneghini C, Fabiani C, Galanti F, Dal Lago A, Rago R. A diluted one-step warming protocol: survival of vitrified blastocyst. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2025 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s10815-025-03427-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40042768.v
Short and long-term risks of assisted reproductive technology remain nebulous
Namath A, Devine K. Short and long-term risks of assisted reproductive technology remain nebulous. Fertil Steril. 2025 Feb 27:S0015-0282(25)00142-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.02.034. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40023210.
Trends in use of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy before Dobbs, after Dobbs leak, and after Dobbs final ruling
Hunkler K, Boedeker D, Flannagan K, Yeshua A, Gill E, Devine K, Romanski P, Spitzer T. Trends in use of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy before Dobbs, after Dobbs leak, and after Dobbs final ruling. Fertil Steril. 2025 Feb 15:S0015-0282(25)00100-1. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.02.017. Epud ahead of print. PMID: 39961385
Polycystic ovarian morphology: the number of chocolate chips is more important than the size of the cookie
Quaas AM. Polycystic ovarian morphology: the number of chocolate chips is more important than the size of the cookie. Fertil Steril. 2025 Feb;123(2):247-248. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.11.028. Epub 2024 Dec 3. PMID: 39638280.
Adding short duration GnRH antagonist and gonadotropin to natural cycle frozen embryo transfer allowed scheduling of transfer day without compromising live birth
Borazjani A, Flannagan KSJ, O'Brien JE, Romanski PA, Hill M, Devine K. Adding short duration GnRH antagonist and gonadotropin to natural cycle frozen embryo transfer allowed scheduling of transfer day without compromising live birth. Fertil Steril. 2025 Jan 29:S0015-0282(25)00049-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.01.022. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39889922.
Systemic Progesterone Optimizes Programmed FET Outcomes: The Only Level I Evidence Still Indicates Intramuscular (IM) Administration
Eubanks AA, de Ziegler D, Devine K. Systemic Progesterone Optimizes Programmed FET Outcomes: The Only Level I Evidence Still Indicates Intramuscular (IM) Administration. Fertil Steril. 2025 Jan 22:S0015-0282(25)00041-X. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.01.014. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39855418.
Recurrent implantation failure: science or fiction?
Fraire-Zamora JJ, Liperis G, Serdarogullari M, Ammar OF, Pirtea P, Viganò P, Craciunas L, Hill MJ, Sharma K. Recurrent implantation failure: science or fiction? Hum Reprod. 2025 Jan 22:deaf007. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deaf007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39844612.
Comparing gestational carrier to uterine transplantation in uterine-factor infertility: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Combs JC, Yamasaki MU, Dougherty M, Hunkler K, Osmundsen EB, Roura-Monllor J, Stillman RJ, Hill MJ, Devine K, DeCherney AH, Nelson RE, O'Brien JE. Comparing gestational carrier to uterine transplantation in uterine-factor infertility: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Fertil Steril. 2025 Jan 21:S0015-0282(25)00036-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.01.012. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39848421.
Enhanced Ovarian FKBP51 Expression is Associated with Ovarian Aging: A Molecular Insight for Age-Related Fertility in Women
Sarkar P, Moore M, Ozmen A, Cetinkaya-Un B, Vitko J, Imudia AN, Lockwood CJ, Kayisli UA, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O. Enhanced Ovarian FKBP51 Expression is Associated with Ovarian Aging: A Molecular Insight for Age-Related Fertility in Women. F S Sci. 2025 Jan 19:S2666-335X(25)00004-7. doi: 10.1016/j.xfss.2025.01.004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39837475.
The role of state-of-the-art IVF care as a marker of societal development
Quaas AM, Adashi EY, Paulson RJ. The role of state-of-the-art IVF care as a marker of societal development. Hum Reprod. 2025 Jan 1;40(1):9-11. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deae238. PMID: 39521727.
Initiation and outcomes of women pursuing planned fertility preservation
Boedeker D, Brolinson M, Campedelli AC, Yu R, Raiciulescu S, Devine K, Hill M, DeCherney A, Spitzer T. Initiation and outcomes of women pursuing planned fertility preservation. Fertil Steril. 2025 Jan;123(1):148-155. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.08.312. Epub 2024 Aug 8. PMID: 39122086.
Cancer Diagnosis During Pregnancy and Livebirth Outcomes in the Adolescent and Young Adult Horizon Study
Cochrane C, Anderson C, Mitra S, Green L, Baggett CD, Mersereau JE, Getahun D, Kwan ML, Chao CR, Kushi LH, Nichols HB. Cancer Diagnosis During Pregnancy and Livebirth Outcomes in the Adolescent and Young Adult Horizon Study. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2025 Jan;34(1):27-35. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2024.0064. Epub 2024 Sep 5. PMID: 39234769.
Survival of the fittest: do low vitrified/warmed donor oocyte survival rates reflect the quality of the remaining eggs?
Yeshua AS, Harris BS, Quaas AM. Survival of the fittest: do low vitrified/warmed donor oocyte survival rates reflect the quality of the remaining eggs? Fertil Steril. 2024 Dec 24:S0015-0282(24)02457-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.12.023. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39722355.
Incidental Diagnosis of Occult Maternal Malignancy With Routine Noninvasive Prenatal Testing During Pregnancy
Ibirogba ER, Macdonald E, Tsimis ME, Cordoba M, Thakur M, Romero VC. Incidental Diagnosis of Occult Maternal Malignancy With Routine Noninvasive Prenatal Testing During Pregnancy. Cureus. 2024 Dec 24;16(12):e76331. doi: 10.7759/cureus.76331. PMID: 39850155; PMCID: PMC11756998.
Exploring Self-Reported Symptoms for Developing and Evaluating Digital Symptom Checkers for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, and Uterine Fibroids: Exploratory Survey Study
Wickham AP, Hewings-Martin Y, Goddard FG, Rodgers AK, Cunningham AC, Prentice C, Wilks O, Kaplan YC, Marhol A, Meczner A, Stsefanovich H, Klepchukova A, Zhaunova L. Exploring Self-Reported Symptoms for Developing and Evaluating Digital Symptom Checkers for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, and Uterine Fibroids: Exploratory Survey Study. JMIR Form Res. 2024 Dec 12;8:e65469. doi: 10.2196/65469. PMID: 39666967; PMCID: PMC11672639.
Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024)
Brannigan RE, Hermanson L, Kaczmarek J, Kim SK, Kirkby E, Tanrikut C. Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024). J Urol. 2024 Dec;212(6):789-799. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004180. Epub 2024 Aug 15. PMID: 39145501.
The ethics of egg sharing
Shah M, Pang S, Hughes L, Watson K, Feinberg EC, Widra EA. The ethics of egg sharing. Fertil Steril. 2024 Dec;122(6):984-990. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.10.003. Epub 2024 Nov 8. PMID: 39520425.
Reply to Editorial Comment on "Predictive Value of Teratospermia During Initial Sperm Analysis on the Success of Intrauterine Insemination Cycles"
Nemov VC, Pavlovic ZJ, Imudia AN. Reply to Editorial Comment on "Predictive Value of Teratospermia During Initial Sperm Analysis on the Success of Intrauterine Insemination Cycles". Urology. 2024 Dec;194:136-137. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.033. Epub 2024 Sep 19. PMID: 39306305.
Reply of the authors: Unexplained recurrent implantation failure is rare!
Pirtea P, Cedars MI, Devine K, Ata B, Franasiak J, Racowsky C, Toner J, Scott RT, de Ziegler D, Barnhart KT. Reply of the authors: Unexplained recurrent implantation failure is rare! Fertil Steril. 2024 Dec;122(6):1163-1164. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.08.327. Epub 2024 Aug 14. PMID: 39151686.