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Press releases ESHRE 2009

ESHRE launches international study of polar body screening
Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies
Dutch researchers find first evidence that female human embryos adjust the balance of X chromosomes before implantation in the womb. Results have implications for in vitro fertilisation and embryonic stem cell research
Ovarian transplantation: first baby is born after a new technique
Ovarian transplantation: new technique gives greatly improved results in this delicate operation
New, less invasive genetic test greatly improves pregnancy rates in older women with poor prognosis
High levels of cycling training damage sperm – what can be done to protect triathletes from infertility?
Who goes abroad for fertility treatment, and why? First ever study of European patients shows large numbers crossing borders for reproductive therapies
Babies born after freeze-thawing embryos do just as well regardless of whether they were created via ICSI or standard IVF
Research shows it is possible to freeze embryos and reduce multiple pregnancies in PGD cycles without adversely affecting pregnancy rates
Two studies on polycystic ovarian syndrome shed light on its causes and its effect on brothers of women with the condition
Women with cystic fibrosis can have safe and successful fertility treatment
New test that can detect both genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos is ready for clinical trials
Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility
Reduced ovarian reserve is associated with an increased risk of trisomic pregnancy
Will IVF work for a particular patient? The answer may be found in her blood
Women with endometriosis need special care during pregnancy to avoid risk of premature birth
Chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos; discovery may explain low fertility rates in humans
Cancer survivors at greater risk of birth complications; special monitoring needed
Ten years of monitoring ART in Europe sees a doubling of cycles and higher pregnancy rates, with fewer embryos transferred and fewer multiple births

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

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Press releases ESHRE 2009