Methodological issues for behavioral and psychosocial research submissions to Fertility and Sterility
This editorial discusses improving the methodological quality of submissions to Fertility and Sterility in psychosocial and behavioral fields.
March 2014
All the papers from the March 2014 issue of Fertility and Sterility.
Luteal phase support for frozen embryo transfer cycles Intramuscular or vaginal progesterone
This editorial focuses on frozen embryo transfer (FET) or donor oocyte embryo transfer where hormonal therapy is used for endometrial preparation and no functional corpus luteum is present.
Robot assisted laparoscopy for infertility treatment Current views
The Medline database was reviewed for publications on robotic technology in infertility surgery to determine the interest in using robotic laparoscopic surgery in the management of female infertility.
Treatment of ectopic pregnancies in 2014 New answers to some old questions
Management of ectopic pregnancy should be decided based on activity, and subsequent fertility, the woman’s preferences, failure rate, and recovery time are relevant factors in choosing the most appropriate treatment.
Relation between ovarian cysts and infertility What surgery and when
The relationship between ovarian cysts and infertility is controversial. In any case, good surgical practices must be kept in mind to preserve fertility.
Introduction: Gynecology surgery and preservation of fertility
Three examples of collaboration between surgery and reproductive medicine are presented. Infertility surgery now requires the participation of both surgeons and reproductive specialists prior to deciding to operate.