Elective uterine preservation: a novel concept to tackle reproductive ageing. Fertility preservation beyond ovaries.

With a growing number of women in developed countries having children later in life, it is time to rethink women's reproductive health. This trend of 'delayed parenthood' reflects a complex interplay of labour market rules, personal choices, rarefying social connections and the renowned possibilities of assisted reproductive technology (ART). While ART offers support, its success wanes with age, prompting a rise in additional strategies such as elective ovarian cryopreservation.

Addition of nitrous oxide and oxygen to carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery for pain reduction: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To examine if peritoneal conditioning with an altered insufflation gas mixture is associated with reduced postoperative pain intensity compared to the standard insufflation gas (i.e., 100% CO).

Experiences of nonpregnant couples after receiving reproductive genetic carrier screening results in Belgium.

Reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) allows for the identification of couples who have an increased likelihood of conceiving a child with a particular autosomal recessive or X-linked condition. The aim of this study was to assess the level of satisfaction, anxiety, knowledge retention, psychosocial and counseling-related aspects among couples who chose to have RGCS. Participants were initially informed about their screening results by telephone.

Exploring informed choice in preconception reproductive genetic carrier screening by using a modified Multidimensional Measure of Informed Choice.

Objectives: To explore informed choice in reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS).

Methods: Women visiting a gynaecologist practice in Flanders (Belgium) were asked to consider participation in a study where RGCS was offered for free to them and their male partner. A modified Multidimensional Measure of Informed Choice was used to determine whether couples who opted for RGCS made an informed choice.

Fertility preservation counselling for women with endometriosis: a European online survey.

Background: Endometriosis is a common cause for infertility. Decreased ovarian reserve due to pathology or surgical management can reduce the chances of natural pregnancy and limit the effectiveness of controlled ovarian stimulation during fertility treatment. Cryopreservation of oocytes or ovarian cortex prior to surgery or before loss of follicular capital is a strategy to preserve fecundity.