Can Oocyte Diameter Predict Embryo Quality?

With the recent increased utilization of oocyte vitrification for the purpose of fertility preservation, information regarding the future fertility potential of the frozen oocytes is mandatory. Nowadays, there is a relative lack of data about prediction of assisted reproductive technique (ART) success relying on the retrieved oocytes. In the present study, we therefore aimed to investigate whether oocyte diameter might predict the quality of the developing embryo.

Fertility patients' use and perceptions of online fertility educational material.

Background: Online educational information is highly sought out by patients with infertility. This study aims to assess patient-reported usage and helpfulness of fertility educational material on a clinic website and social media accounts.

Methods: Educational material was created on common fertility topics in text and video format and posted on the clinic website and social media accounts.

Recent advances in fertilization.

The field of assisted reproductive technology is rapidly progressing with many new advances in the last decade. The present review discusses methods to improve oocyte quality in older women and new stimulation protocols that may improve the number of mature oocytes retrieved during an fertilization cycle. We will discuss the present use of pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) and finally focus on some new methods to determine endometrial receptivity.