Evaluation of Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction (mTESE), Outcomes and Predictive Factors in Ireland: The Gold Standard for Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia.

Background: Microdissection testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) is the gold standard approach in sperm retrieval in men with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). The purpose of the study was to assess the outcomes for Irish men who have undergone mTESE with a single surgeon.

Methods: This is a retrospective, single cohort study.

Stress and the impact on the outcome of medically assisted reproduction.

Objectives: There is evidence to suggest that high perceived stress in early pregnancy is associated with increased rates of miscarriage. Our objective was to determine if psychological stressors have an impact on medically assisted reproduction (MAR) cycle outcomes including miscarriage rates.

Study Design: A survey-based study of women recruited prior to commencing MAR treatment and followed prospectively for treatment outcome (negative/positive pregnancy test, miscarriage) during the study period 2013-2015.

Intrauterine insemination-No more Mr. N.I.C.E. guy?

Objective: To determine the per cycle chance of a live birth and to identify factors that may support a more individualised application of IUI in view of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated guideline on fertility 2013.

Study Design: A retrospective, cohort study of 851 couples (1688 cycles) with unexplained, mild endometriosis, one patent Fallopian tube (with ovulation occurring in the corresponding ovary), mild male factor or ovulatory dysfunction, who initiated their first cycle of IUI/COH during the study period 2009-2013 and completed up to 3 cycles. Exclusion criteria included donor sperm and diminished ovarian reserve.

Obstetric and perinatal outcomes of twin pregnancies conceived following IVF/ICSI treatment compared with spontaneously conceived twin pregnancies.

Objective: Twin pregnancy is associated with increased obstetric and perinatal risk. There are conflicting reports on whether assisted conception (ART) further increases these risks. The aim of this study is to assess the obstetric and perinatal outcomes of twin pregnancies according to mode of conception.