Fertility Research Library
Discover the latest medical journal articles and conference presentation topics from US Fertility-affiliated authors.
Comparing Blastulation of Surgically Retrieved Sperm to Ejaculated Sperm in Donor Oocyte Cycles
Namath A, Flannagan K, Le K, Ghofranian A, Reckhow J, Eubanks A, Rambhatla A, Homer M, Uhler ML, Hoyos LR, Marinaro J, Romanski P, Roth L. Comparing Blastulation of Surgically Retrieved Sperm to Ejaculated Sperm in Donor Oocyte Cycles. Fertil Steril. 2025 May 8:S0015-0282(25)00263-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.05.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40348156.
Blastocysts derived from 0-pronuclear and 1-pronuclear zygotes represent an untapped pool of usable embryos
Yeshua AS, Flannagan K, Lee J, Harris BS, Cacchione T, Devine K, Toh E, Jordan A, Cinnioglu C, Romanski P. Blastocysts derived from 0-pronuclear and 1-pronuclear zygotes represent an untapped pool of usable embryos. Fertil Steril. 2025 May 5:S0015-0282(25)00255-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.04.041. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40334728.
Cumulative pretrigger progesterone levels are not superior to single-day levels for predicting a failed cycle in fresh embryo transfer cycles
Yamasaki M, Flannagan K, Boedeker D, Dolitsky S, Banks N, Decherney A, Hariton E, Harris BS, Imudia A, Kallen C, Kanter J, Levy M, Romanski P, Uhler M, Devine K, Hill M. Cumulative pretrigger progesterone levels are not superior to single-day levels for predicting a failed cycle in fresh embryo transfer cycles. Fertil Steril. 2025 Apr 23:S0015-0282(25)00235-3. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.04.024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40280225.
The number of autologous, vitrified mature oocytes needed to obtain three euploid blastocysts increases with age
Namath A, Flannagan K, Pirtea P, Toner JP, Devine K. The number of autologous, vitrified mature oocytes needed to obtain three euploid blastocysts increases with age. Fertil Steril. 2025 Apr 23:S0015-0282(25)00234-1. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.04.023. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40280226.
Assisted Reproduction Technology Treatment Outcomes in Female Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Arcaz AC, Hernandez-Nieto C, Lee JA, Cacchione TA, Mukherjee T, Copperman AB. Assisted Reproduction Technology Treatment Outcomes in Female Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2025 Apr 2:dgaf198. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaf198. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40171917.
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.
An Analysis of Gender-Affirming Care Offerings on United States Pediatric Hospital Websites: Exploring the Impact of State Legislative Bans
Band IC, Dubois B, Ghofranian A, Nietsch KS, Lee JA, Friedenthal J, Copperman AB, Estevez SL. An Analysis of Gender-Affirming Care Offerings on United States Pediatric Hospital Websites: Exploring the Impact of State Legislative Bans. LGBT Health. 2025 Feb 17. doi: 10.1089/lgbt.2024.0214. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39957286.
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
Breaking Down Barriers for Same-Sex Female Couples Building Families: In Vitro Fertilization Utilization Following the Enactment of 2021 Legislation in New York State
Nietsch KS, Dubois B, Band I, Kripalani S, Gounko D, Lee JA, Flisser E, Copperman AB, Estevez SL. Breaking Down Barriers for Same-Sex Female Couples Building Families: In Vitro Fertilization Utilization Following the Enactment of 2021 Legislation in New York State. LGBT Health. 2025 Feb 11. doi: 10.1089/lgbt.2024.0199. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39930870.
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.
Duration of cryostorage is not associated with rates of thaw survival, fertilization, blastulation and ploidy, or pregnancy outcomes of vitrified human oocytes
Roger S, Estevez S, Hernandez-Nieto C, Kripalani S, Ghofranian A, Baird M, Lee J, Slifkin R, Briton-Jones C, Copperman A, Danis R. Duration of cryostorage is not associated with rates of thaw survival, fertilization, blastulation and ploidy, or pregnancy outcomes of vitrified human oocytes. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2025 Feb;42(2):525-532. doi: 10.1007/s10815-024-03350-z. Epub 2025 Jan 3. PMID: 39753943; PMCID: PMC11871184.
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.
A Decade of Oocyte Cryopreservation: New Horizons in Patients Accessing Care
Bergin K, Wiseman C, Levin I, Baird M, Hernandez-Nieto C, Lee J, Copperman AB, Sekhon L. A Decade of Oocyte Cryopreservation: New Horizons in Patients Accessing Care. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2025 Jan 28. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2024.0960. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39871676.
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.