Age-Related Success with Elective Single versus Double Blastocyst Transfer.

Background. Although the optimal outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a healthy singleton pregnancy, the rate of twin gestation from ART in women over the age of 35 is persistently high. Methods/Findings.

Oocyte cryopreservation as a fertility preservation measure for cancer patients.

Advances in cancer treatment have allowed women to live longer, fuller lives. However, gonadotoxic therapies used to effect cancer 'cures' often significantly impair a woman's reproductive potential. Thus, in accordance with improved survival rates,there is an increase in demand for fertility preservation.

The effect of air bubble position after blastocyst transfer on pregnancy rates in IVF cycles.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between air bubble position after blastocyst transfer (BT) and pregnancy rates (PRs).

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: University-based infertility center.

Effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on in vitro fertilization outcome.

A review of 950 patients was performed to investigate the impact of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on in vitro fertilization outcome. The 41 patients (4.3%) taking an SSRI had a higher cycle cancellation rate but no statistically significant difference in pregnancy rate and live birth rate per cycle started.

Abortion training in Canadian obstetrics and gynecology residency programs.

Objective: To study abortion training in Canadian obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn) residency programs.

Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was sent to all postgraduate year (PGY)-4 and PGY-5 ob-gyn residents (n=130) and residency program directors (n=16) in Canada. The questionnaires inquired about demographic information, details of abortion training, resident participation in training, and intention to provide abortions after residency.