Fertility Research Library
Discover the latest medical journal articles and conference presentation topics from US Fertility-affiliated authors.
To dose or to let artificial intelligence dose: that is the question!
Eduardo Hariton, Salomon Edery. To dose or to let artificial intelligence dose: that is the question! F S Rep. 2025 Apr 25;6(2):147-148. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2025.04.006. eCollection 2025 Jun.
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.
In vitro fertilization with cryopreserved oocytes or embryos after cancer: The role of gestational carriers
Taylor D Ellington, Alexis C Wardell, Allison M Deal, Jennifer Mersereau, Katie Cameron, Steven Spandorfer, Gaya Murugappan, Valerie L Baker, Carey Anders, Sara Mitra, Chelsea Anderson, Jianwen Cai, Barbara Luke, Hazel B Nichols. In vitro fertilization with cryopreserved oocytes or embryos after cancer: The role of gestational carriers. Cancer. 2025 Apr 15;131(8):e35844. doi: 10.1002/cncr.35844.
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.
Dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and superovulation with gonadotropins alter RAGE expression in the ovaries differently at each follicular stage of development
Zaher Merhi, Michelle Goldsammler, Maureen J Charron, Erkan Buyuk. Dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and superovulation with gonadotropins alter RAGE expression in the ovaries differently at each follicular stage of development. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2025 Apr 1:599:112482. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2025.112482. Epub 2025 Jan 25.
The tortoise or the hare? Accelerating freezing and thawing
Juergen Liebermann. The tortoise or the hare? Accelerating freezing and thawing. Reprod Biomed Online. 2025 Apr;50(4):104791. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104791.
Protocol considerations for multigenerational blinding of preimplantation genetic testing for a monogenic condition for Huntington disease: a case report
Samuel Raine, Dana R Siegel, Liya Rabkina, Paulina Nassab, Ana Cervero, Jose Antonio Martinez-Conejero, Hannah Elfman, Alex J Polotsky. Protocol considerations for multigenerational blinding of preimplantation genetic testing for a monogenic condition for Huntington disease: a case report. F S Rep. 2025 Mar 27;6(2):201-205. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2025.03.007. eCollection 2025 Jun.
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.
Introducing time-lapse for flexible embryo assessment in in vitro fertilization: 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 in vitro fertilization: implications for grading confidence and workflow efficiency. F S Rep. 2025 Mar 19;6(2):149-157. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2025.03.006. eCollection 2025 Jun.
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
Assessing the impact of both preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy with blastocyst morphologic grade on live birth rates in frozen embryo transfers from fresh and frozen donor oocytes
Alyson Dennis, Nirali Jain, Emily Auran Clarke, Jennifer K Blakemore. Assessing the impact of both preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy with blastocyst morphologic grade on live birth rates in frozen embryo transfers from fresh and frozen donor oocytes. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2025 Mar;311(3):819-826. doi: 10.1007/s00404-024-07876-6. Epub 2025 Feb 13.
Survival of the fittest: Do low vitrified/warmed donor oocyte survival rates reflect the quality of the remaining eggs?
Arielle S Yeshua, Benjamin S Harris, Alexander M Quaas. Survival of the fittest: Do low vitrified/warmed donor oocyte survival rates reflect the quality of the remaining eggs? Fertil Steril. 2025 Mar;123(3):396-397. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.12.023. Epub 2024 Dec 24.
Success rates with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in good prognosis patients are dependent on age
Benjamin S Harris, Kelly S Acharya, Shakthi Unnithan, Shelby A Neal, Sloane Mebane, Tracy Truong, Suheil J Muasher. Success rates with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in good prognosis patients are dependent on age. Fertil Steril. 2025 Mar;123(3):428-438. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.09.043. Epub 2024 Sep 29.
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.