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Featured
Marijuana Smoking Linked to Higher Sperm Concentration, Count
Marijuana smoking appears to have a positive effect on spermatogenesis and other aspects of testicular function, according to researchers from the EARTH Study.
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Featured
The EARTH Study: Examining the Impact of Environment, Diet and Lifestyle on Human Reproduction
The EARTH Study is the largest of its kind, investigating the impact of more than 50 biomarkers on reproductive health through almost 20 years of continuous NIH funding.
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Featured
The Müllerian Inhibiting Substance: Changing the Fertility Landscape for Young Women with Cancer
New oncofertility research at Mass General offers a promising new paradigm for a reversible contraceptive that may help protect the ovaries during chemotherapy.
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Benzophenone-3 Linked to Decreased Ovarian Reserve in Younger Women
Shruthi Mahalingaiah, MD, MS, director of Clinical Research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center, and colleagues report evidence that benzophenone-3 (BP-3), a chemical used in sunscreens, cosmetics, and plastic products, may negatively affect fertility in women ages 35 and younger.
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Single-Step Blastocyst Warming Validated, Saves Time Without Compromising Outcomes
Victoria S. Jiang, MD, Charles L. Bormann, PhD, and colleagues found that compared with standard blastocyst warming, a simpler protocol that removes at least 15 minutes from warming time yields similar rates of implantation, clinical pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, and live birth as well as similar birth weight.
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Ensuring OB/GYN Care is Gender-affirming Care
Massachusetts General Hospital physicians collaborate across disciplines to ensure that OB/GYN care for transgender patients is safe, inclusive, and affirming.
Fertility Contributors
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Irene C. Souter, MD
Director, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnostics Program, Physician, Fertility Center
Recent Article
New Personalized Tool Predicts Pregnancy After Ovulation Induction or Controlled Ovarian Stimulation
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John Petrozza, MD
Chief, Division of Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Director, Massachusetts General Fertility Center, Co-director, Integrated Fibroid Program
Recent Article
Exploring Advances in Fertility Research and Access to Care
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Mary E. Sabatini, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer, Medical Director, Third Party Reproduction
Recent Article
The Müllerian Inhibiting Substance: Changing the Fertility Landscape for Young Women with Cancer
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Russ Hauser, MD
Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide Increases Risk of Pregnancy Loss
Obstetrics & Gynecology Care at Mass General
The Mass General Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology offers the highest level of care to women. Our clinical and research team is a leader in advancing treatments for gynecologic cancers, menopause, high-risk obstetrics, infertility and urogynecology.