Besides aging, a number of non-modifiable lifestyle-related factors, such as smoking,
elevated consumption of caffeine and alcohol, stress, agonist sports, chronic exposure to …

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition that arises from dysfunction or early
depletion of the ovarian follicle pool accompanied by an earlier-than-normal loss of fertility in …

STUDY QUESTION What is the global variability in recurrent implantation failure (RIF)
definition, investigation and therapy, currently offered to patients undergoing IVF …

STUDY QUESTION Is adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) associated with better
IVF performance in women attempting fertility? SUMMARY ANSWER Greater adherence to …

Infertility is a global health concern affecting 48 million couples and 186 million individuals
worldwide. Infertility creates a significant economic and social burden for couples who wish …

Objective To evaluate the impact of the male factor on the outcomes of intracytoplasmic
sperm injection (ICSI) cycles combined with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies …

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are often considered a “safe substitute” for conventional
cigarette cessation. The composition of the fluid is not always clearly defined and shows a …

Individuals who smoke generally do so with the knowledge of potential consequences to
their own health. What is rarely considered are the effects of smoking on their future children …

Poor ovarian reserve (POR) is an important limiting factor for the success of any treatment
modality for infertility. It indicates a reduction in quantity and quality of oocytes in women of …

Background Millions of children have been born throughout the world thanks to ARTs, the
harmlessness of which has not yet been fully demonstrated. For years, efforts to evaluate the …