Correction to: Effect of endometrial mechanical stimulation in an unselected population undergoing in vitro fertilization: futility analysis of a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

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Zika Virus Causes Acute Infection and Inflammation in the Ovary of Mice Without Apparent Defects in Fertility.

Background: Zika virus (ZIKV) has become a global concern because infection of pregnant mothers was linked to congenital birth defects. Zika virus is unique from other flaviviruses, because it is transmitted vertically and sexually in addition to by mosquito vectors. Prior studies in mice, nonhuman primates, and humans have shown that ZIKV targets the testis in males, resulting in persistent infection and oligospermia.

Factors associated with early in vitro fertilization treatment discontinuation.

Objective: To investigate factors associated with early IVF treatment discontinuation.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Academic medical center.

Effect of endometrial mechanical stimulation in an unselected population undergoing in vitro fertilization: futility analysis of a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Implantation failure is a major limiting factor of successful in vitro fertilization (IVF). The objective of this study was to determine if endometrial mechanical stimulation (EMS) by endometrial biopsy in the luteal phase of the cycle prior to embryo transfer (ET) improves clinical outcomes in an unselected subfertile population.

Methods: Double-blind, randomized controlled trial of EMS versus sham biopsy and odds of clinical pregnancy after IVF and embryo transfer.

Ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration at time of laparotomy in a patient with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.

Objective: To demonstrate a unique case of direct ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration at time of a laparotomy in a patient with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome.

Design: Video presentation.

Setting: Academic fertility center PATIENT(S): A 32-year-old gravida 0 with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome and bilateral ovarian masses presented as a fertility preservation consult from gynecologic oncology due to the possibility of bilateral oophorectomy.

Social media in the REI clinic: what do patients want?

Purpose: To elicit patient preferences for social media utilization and content in the infertility clinic.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey study conducted in three US fertility practices. Women presenting to the infertility clinic for an initial or return visit were offered an anonymous voluntary social media survey.

Obesity and female infertility: potential mediators of obesity's impact.

The worldwide upward trend in obesity has been dramatic, now affecting more than 20% of American women of reproductive age. Obesity is associated with many adverse maternal and fetal effects prenatally, but it also exerts a negative influence on female fertility. Obese women are more likely to have ovulatory dysfunction due to dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.

A Focused Look at Obesity and the Preimplantation Trophoblast.

Obesity is associated with a myriad of adverse reproductive outcomes including miscarriage, fetal growth abnormalities, and preeclampsia. While the mechanisms involved are likely multifactorial, the potential impact of obesity on the preimplantation embryonic trophoblast cannot be overlooked-particularly given the role the trophoblast plays in endometrial invasion and implantation. Appropriate trophoblast function is critical in establishing a normal pregnancy.

Best practices for controlled ovarian stimulation in in vitro fertilization.

As applications for IVF have expanded over the years, so too have approaches to controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for IVF. With this expansion and improved knowledge of basic reproductive biology, there is increasing interest in how COS practice influences IVF outcomes, and whether or not specific treatment scenarios call for personalized approaches to COS. For the majority of women undergoing COS and their treating physicians, the goal is to achieve a healthy live birth through IVF in a fresh cycle.

Analysis of barriers to and patients' preferences for CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening in a nonadherent urban population.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' barriers against colorectal cancer screening tests and to assess patients' preferences and cost influences for CT colonography (CTC) in a nonadherent urban subpopulation.

Subjects And Methods: Patients who had been offered colorectal cancer screening but were nonadherent were asked to participate in this questionnaire study. Patients' demographic information was obtained, and patients' reasons for not being screened were explored.

Patient preferences for the chemoprevention of colorectal cancer.

Although evidence suggests that aspirin and celecoxib may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), these drugs can also cause harmful side effects. The aim of this study was to characterize patient preferences for celecoxib and aspirin. Participants completed a computer-based patient decision-making questionnaire that included an educational component outlining the benefits and harms of celecoxib and aspirin.

Patient preferences for the chemoprevention of esophageal adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus.

Objectives: Although evidence suggests that aspirin and celecoxib may reduce the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE), these drugs can also cause harmful side effects. Our aim was to determine and characterize preferences for these two drugs in patients with BE.

Methods: Preferences data were collected from recruited BE patients using a customized questionnaire, which incorporated standard risk communication techniques.