Reproductive BioMedicine Online
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An international journal dedicated to biomedical research on human conception and the welfare of the human embryo.
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#ReproMed #IVF #Embryology #Fertility
From our November issue, this systematic review reports on positive levels of psychological functioning in couples who conceive via gamete donation, with partners reporting high levels of satisfaction in their relationships.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM
From our November issue, this systematic review reports on positive levels of psychological functioning in couples who conceive via gamete donation, with partners reporting high levels of satisfaction in their relationships.
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This novel study investigates the relationship between diet and sperm chromatin integrity; indicating that unhealthy plant-based diets are positively associated with sperm abnormalities in healthy men, and diet may influence sperm molecular quality.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:12 PM
This novel study investigates the relationship between diet and sperm chromatin integrity; indicating that unhealthy plant-based diets are positively associated with sperm abnormalities in healthy men, and diet may influence sperm molecular quality.
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Streaming on our YouTube channel now, The Cryopreservation Session of our regular webinar session RBMO LIVE - with Juergen Liebermann, Ana Cobo, and Lodovico Parmegiani.
RBMO Live Episode 14: The Cryopreservation Session
The 14th edition of our regular webinar sessions was hosted by Editor Dr. Mina Alikani and Clinical Embryology Section Editor Dr. Başak Balaban, focusing on cutting edge developments in…
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January 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Streaming on our YouTube channel now, The Cryopreservation Session of our regular webinar session RBMO LIVE - with Juergen Liebermann, Ana Cobo, and Lodovico Parmegiani.
This large single-center cohort study provides strong evidence that oocyte retrieval in women with OMA is associated with a very low risk of OMA infection requiring surgery, reinforcing the overall safety of COS in endometriosis affected women .
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January 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
This large single-center cohort study provides strong evidence that oocyte retrieval in women with OMA is associated with a very low risk of OMA infection requiring surgery, reinforcing the overall safety of COS in endometriosis affected women .
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🔥 New Hot Topic paper, selected by our Editors Mina Alikani and Richard Anderson.
📑 Effect of constant (5%) versus gradient (8% to 2%) oxygen concentration on human blastocyst development: a sibling oocyte study
👥 by Peter Slatinšek, Milan Reljič, and Borut Kovačič
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📑 Effect of constant (5%) versus gradient (8% to 2%) oxygen concentration on human blastocyst development: a sibling oocyte study
👥 by Peter Slatinšek, Milan Reljič, and Borut Kovačič
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January 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
🔥 New Hot Topic paper, selected by our Editors Mina Alikani and Richard Anderson.
📑 Effect of constant (5%) versus gradient (8% to 2%) oxygen concentration on human blastocyst development: a sibling oocyte study
👥 by Peter Slatinšek, Milan Reljič, and Borut Kovačič
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📑 Effect of constant (5%) versus gradient (8% to 2%) oxygen concentration on human blastocyst development: a sibling oocyte study
👥 by Peter Slatinšek, Milan Reljič, and Borut Kovačič
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In this narrative review, the authors disentangle the current role of luteinizing hormone (LH) activity in ART by bridging foundational biological insights with the emerging paradigm of patient-specific treatment strategies to optimize reproductive outcomes.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In this narrative review, the authors disentangle the current role of luteinizing hormone (LH) activity in ART by bridging foundational biological insights with the emerging paradigm of patient-specific treatment strategies to optimize reproductive outcomes.
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This new review from a team led by Pierpaolo Nicolì conveys substantial evidence supporting the existence of a causal link between altered uterine contractility and fertility-threatening pathologies, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and CE.
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Read the full review for free
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January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This new review from a team led by Pierpaolo Nicolì conveys substantial evidence supporting the existence of a causal link between altered uterine contractility and fertility-threatening pathologies, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and CE.
Read the full review for free
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Read the full review for free
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The preliminary findings reported in this new study by Rossella Cannarella and colleagues, indicate a possible role for sperm-delivered IGF2 in early post-fertilization events, particularly pronuclei formation through modulation of microtubule interactions.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The preliminary findings reported in this new study by Rossella Cannarella and colleagues, indicate a possible role for sperm-delivered IGF2 in early post-fertilization events, particularly pronuclei formation through modulation of microtubule interactions.
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Our January Insights starts the year with another 'RBMO Wrapped' look back at the biggest, most read, most cited, most mentioned articles of 2025 - plus, three new Talking Points discuss some brand new papers to take us into 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Our January Insights starts the year with another 'RBMO Wrapped' look back at the biggest, most read, most cited, most mentioned articles of 2025 - plus, three new Talking Points discuss some brand new papers to take us into 2026.
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This paper presents results of modelling results from the endometrial receptivity test, AdhesioRT, designed to identify the precise cycle day that optimizes endometrial receptivity, with the goal of improving implantation success rates.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM
This paper presents results of modelling results from the endometrial receptivity test, AdhesioRT, designed to identify the precise cycle day that optimizes endometrial receptivity, with the goal of improving implantation success rates.
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Regardless of ovarian reserve, a single dose of CFA provides a similar ovarian response as daily 300 IU recFSH in patients undergoing IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
Read the full open access in issue 51.3 now
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Read the full open access in issue 51.3 now
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January 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Regardless of ovarian reserve, a single dose of CFA provides a similar ovarian response as daily 300 IU recFSH in patients undergoing IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
Read the full open access in issue 51.3 now
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Read the full open access in issue 51.3 now
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This findings of this new review are relevant for women with infertility, highlighting clinical implications, underscoring the need for improved detection to enhance fertility outcomes.
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#FemaleReproductiveHealthAndFertility #Endometriosis #EndometrialPolyps #MetaAnalysis
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December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This findings of this new review are relevant for women with infertility, highlighting clinical implications, underscoring the need for improved detection to enhance fertility outcomes.
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#FemaleReproductiveHealthAndFertility #Endometriosis #EndometrialPolyps #MetaAnalysis
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#FemaleReproductiveHealthAndFertility #Endometriosis #EndometrialPolyps #MetaAnalysis
We are pleased to publish a new official Guideline from the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society that provides evidence-based recommendations drawn exclusively from recent randomized control trials, for the clinical management of frozen embryo transfer.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We are pleased to publish a new official Guideline from the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society that provides evidence-based recommendations drawn exclusively from recent randomized control trials, for the clinical management of frozen embryo transfer.
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This study shows that more than three cycles of ovarian stimulation, the presence of tubal lesions and advanced age were associated with an accelerated rate of AMH decline in infertile women, whereas PCOS was associated with a significantly slower rate of AMH decline.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This study shows that more than three cycles of ovarian stimulation, the presence of tubal lesions and advanced age were associated with an accelerated rate of AMH decline in infertile women, whereas PCOS was associated with a significantly slower rate of AMH decline.
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This study confirms transvaginal radiofrequency ablation as a safe and effective option for women with intramural fibroids smaller than 4cm dia., and may benefit infertile patients whose myoma location or size impacts reproductive outcomes.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This study confirms transvaginal radiofrequency ablation as a safe and effective option for women with intramural fibroids smaller than 4cm dia., and may benefit infertile patients whose myoma location or size impacts reproductive outcomes.
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This cohort study investigates whether transferring blastocyst-stage embryos combined with vitrification increases risks of adverse neonatal outcomes, specifically elevated birthweight and rates of large for gestational age (LGA) or macrosomia.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This cohort study investigates whether transferring blastocyst-stage embryos combined with vitrification increases risks of adverse neonatal outcomes, specifically elevated birthweight and rates of large for gestational age (LGA) or macrosomia.
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This review summarized data on ncRNA profiles in plasma, serum and follicular fluid for infertile women; and in plasma, serum and seminal plasma for infertile men.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This review summarized data on ncRNA profiles in plasma, serum and follicular fluid for infertile women; and in plasma, serum and seminal plasma for infertile men.
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We speak with Prof. Frank Broekmans about the his recent RBMO paper reevaluating endometrial scratch.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel
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Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel
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December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We speak with Prof. Frank Broekmans about the his recent RBMO paper reevaluating endometrial scratch.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel
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Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel
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We are LIVE with the International IVF Initiative for our 14th RBMO webinar.
Our hosts Mina Alikani and Basak Balaban open the session, welcoming the audience, joining us from all over the world. Always fantastic to see such a wide ranging group of people at these events
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Our hosts Mina Alikani and Basak Balaban open the session, welcoming the audience, joining us from all over the world. Always fantastic to see such a wide ranging group of people at these events
#RBMOlive
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We are LIVE with the International IVF Initiative for our 14th RBMO webinar.
Our hosts Mina Alikani and Basak Balaban open the session, welcoming the audience, joining us from all over the world. Always fantastic to see such a wide ranging group of people at these events
#RBMOlive
Our hosts Mina Alikani and Basak Balaban open the session, welcoming the audience, joining us from all over the world. Always fantastic to see such a wide ranging group of people at these events
#RBMOlive
Technological, political and legislative developments, and the increasing global prevalence of ART, are the catalyst for this systematic review into the quality of relationship bonds and the psychological functioning of couples conceiving through gamete donation.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Technological, political and legislative developments, and the increasing global prevalence of ART, are the catalyst for this systematic review into the quality of relationship bonds and the psychological functioning of couples conceiving through gamete donation.
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Join us tomorrow - Tuesday 9th December at 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET - with the i3 team for our final RBMO Live webinar of the year.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join us tomorrow - Tuesday 9th December at 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET - with the i3 team for our final RBMO Live webinar of the year.
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From our Reproduction, Technology and Society section, this study assessed the financial advantages of the Turkish government's existing policy to subsidize 80% of the costs associated with IVF and related medications.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From our Reproduction, Technology and Society section, this study assessed the financial advantages of the Turkish government's existing policy to subsidize 80% of the costs associated with IVF and related medications.
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This study provides comprehensive evidence that severe sperm impairment, particularly the use of TESE-derived sperm, negatively affects embryo development and cumulative clinical outcomes, even when successful fertilization is achieved through ICSI.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This study provides comprehensive evidence that severe sperm impairment, particularly the use of TESE-derived sperm, negatively affects embryo development and cumulative clinical outcomes, even when successful fertilization is achieved through ICSI.
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The December RBMO Insights is out! Featuring:
a video interview on endometrial scratch with Prof. Frank Broekmans, our 14th RBMO Live webinar, a Section Profile with Virgina Bolton, and a look into 2026 and beyond with events from our partner societies.
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a video interview on endometrial scratch with Prof. Frank Broekmans, our 14th RBMO Live webinar, a Section Profile with Virgina Bolton, and a look into 2026 and beyond with events from our partner societies.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The December RBMO Insights is out! Featuring:
a video interview on endometrial scratch with Prof. Frank Broekmans, our 14th RBMO Live webinar, a Section Profile with Virgina Bolton, and a look into 2026 and beyond with events from our partner societies.
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a video interview on endometrial scratch with Prof. Frank Broekmans, our 14th RBMO Live webinar, a Section Profile with Virgina Bolton, and a look into 2026 and beyond with events from our partner societies.
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From Issue 51.5, this extensive Review article evaluates the efficacy of three promising alternative technologies for assessment of ploidy status in IVF embryos (PGT-A): Artificial intelligence (AI), non-invasive (ni)PGT-A and metabolomics.
Read it for free, now!
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Read it for free, now!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
From Issue 51.5, this extensive Review article evaluates the efficacy of three promising alternative technologies for assessment of ploidy status in IVF embryos (PGT-A): Artificial intelligence (AI), non-invasive (ni)PGT-A and metabolomics.
Read it for free, now!
doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...
Read it for free, now!
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