IVF Training has developed a list of references, some of which are used as a reference source throughout IVF e-Learning modules. You are welcome to use this reference or the PDF library as an alternative tool for online learning. Access is unrestricted and new links are welcome especially from manufacturers and clinics.
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Torra-Massana M, Quintana-Vehí A, Barragán M, Bellido R, Rodríguez A, Vassena R. How long can the sperm wait? Effect of incubation time on ICSI outcomes. Mol Reprod Dev. 2022 Mar,89(3):133-145. doi: 10.1002/mrd.23561
Pape J, Levy J, von Wolff M. Hormone replacement cycles are associated with a higher risk of hypertensive disorders: retrospective cohort study in singleton and twin pregnancies. BJOG. 2022 Nov 13. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.17343
Aulitzky A, Lanbach J, Falkensteiner S, Maier S, Ulmer H, Toth B, Seeber B. High concentration of first-measured HCG after embryo transfer is associated with subsequent development of pre-eclampsia. Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Oct 17:S1472-6483(22)00759-3. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.10.007
Bartolucci AF, Peluso JJ. Necessity is the mother of invention and the evolutionary force driving the success of in vitro fertilization. Biol Reprod. 2021 Feb 11,104(2):255-273. doi: 10.1093/biolre/ioaa175
Rao W, Li Y, Li N, Yao Q, Li Y. The association between caffeine and alcohol consumption and IVF/ICSI outcomes: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2022 Oct 19. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14464
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Villani MT, Morini D, Spaggiari G, Falbo AI, Melli B, La Sala GB, Romeo M, Simoni M, Aguzzoli L, Santi D. Are sperm parameters able to predict the success of assisted reproductive technology? A retrospective analysis of over 22,000 assisted reproductive technology cycles. Andrology. 2022 Feb,10(2):310-321. doi: 10.1111/andr.13123
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Ferrick L, Lee YSL, Gardner DK. Reducing time to pregnancy and facilitating the birth of healthy children through functional analysis of embryo physiology†. Biol Reprod. 2019 Dec 24,101(6):1124-1139. doi: 10.1093/biolre/ioz005. PMID: 30649216.
Berntsen S, Söderström-Anttila V, Wennerholm UB, Laivuori H, Loft A, Oldereid NB, Romundstad LB, Bergh C, Pinborg A. The health of children conceived by ART: 'the chicken or the egg?'. Hum Reprod Update. 2019 Mar 1,25(2):137-158. doi: 10.1093/humupd/dmz001. PMID: 30753453.
Gardner DK. 'The way to improve ART outcomes is to introduce more technologies in the laboratory'. Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Mar,44(3):389-392. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.10.021. Epub 2021 Nov 3. PMID: 34911663.
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Prathalingam N, Hyslop L, Cole M, Cooney D, Driver A, Herbert M, Hodgson R, Choudhary M, Wetherall B, Shivhare S, Richardson J, Smith T, Stewart J, Murdoch A. Developing a novel device, Eggcell, to improve temperature stability during oocyte collection for IVF. Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Jul 21:S1472-6483(22)00500-4. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.06.028
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Ma BX, Yang L, Tian Y, Jin L, Huang B. Cytoplasmic strings between ICM and mTE are a positive predictor of clinical pregnancy and live birth outcomes: A time-lapse study. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jul 28,9:934327. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.934327
Luca Gianaroli, Anna Veiga, Stephan Gordts, Thomas Ebner, Bryan Woodward, Catherine Plas, Wil van Groesen, Serena Sgargi, Borut Kovac. ESHRE certification of ART centres for good laboratory and clinical practice. Human Reproduction Open. 2022, hoac040. https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoac040
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ANDREW THOMSON. RECALCULATION: HOW MANY EMBRYOLOGISTS DO I NEED?. 2021. The International IVF Initiative - i3. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/recalculation-how-many-embryologists-do-i-need
STACI LYN WYATT. THE NATURE OF WHAT WE DO…OR THE EXCUSE. The International IVF Initiative - i3. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/the-nature-of-what-we-do-or-the-excuse
FADI CHOUCAIR. MINDING THE GAPS: REFLECTING ON THE STATE OF EMBRYOLOGISTS. 2021. The International IVF Initiative - i3. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/minding-the-gaps-reflecting-on-the-state-of-embryologists
ELLEN MARELLO,HERMAN RODRIGUEZ, DANI SMALE, ASHLEY WONG MS. SUPPLY AND DEMAND: PERMANENT OF PER DIEM EMBRYOLOGISTS?. The International IVF Initiative - i3. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/supply-and-demand-permanent-of-per-diem-embryologists
DANI SMALE. PLASTIC USE IN THE IVF LAB. 2022. The International IVF Initiative - i3. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/plastic-use-in-the-ivf-lab
ROISIN O'RAGHALLAIGH. HOW GREEN IS YOUR IVF?. 2022. The International IVF Initiative - i3. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/how-green-is-your-ivf
CHIP CALCAGNI. CREATING A GREENER CLINIC, THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE. 2022. The International IVF Initiative. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/creating-a-greener-clinic-the-triple-bottom-line
JENNY GRAVES. THE HUMAN Y CHROMOSOME AND THE FUTURE OF MEN. 2021. International IVF Initiative. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/session-82-the-human-y-chromosome-and-the-future-of-men
Sherman Sibler. THE ROLE OF THE Y CHROMOSOME IN INFERTILITY. 2021.International IVF Initiative. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/copy-of-session-82-the-role-of-the-y-chromosome-in-infertility
Thorir Hardarson, Dean Morbeck, Csaba Pribenszky, Lorena Bori Arnal, Mina Alikani. DYNAMICS OF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT II. 2022. International IVF Initiative. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/session-83-dynamics-of-embryo-development-ii
Dean Morbeck, Csaba Pribenszky,Lorena Bori Arnal, Mina Alikani. DYNAMICS OF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT I (2022). International IVF Initiative. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/lectures/products/copy-of-session-83-dynamics-of-embryo-development-i
Miller N, Pasternak Y, Herzberger EH, Gluska H, Dorenstein C, Rahav R, Hemi R, Zada N, Wiser A. High physical activity and ovarian reserve: a prospective study of normo-ovulatory professional athletes. J Ovarian Res. 2022 Sep 16,15(1):107. doi: 10.1186/s13048-022-01040-x
Sharqawi M, Hantisteanu S, Bilgory A, Aslih N, Shibli Abu Raya Y, Atzmon Y, Estrada D, Limonad O, Meisel-Sharon S, Shalom-Paz E. The Impact of Lifestyle on Sperm Function, Telomere Length, and IVF Outcomes. Am J Mens Health. 2022 Sep-Oct,16(5):15579883221119931. doi: 10.1177/15579883221119931
S Najmabadi, K C Schliep, S E Simonsen, C A Porucznik, M J Egger, J B Stanford. Characteristics of menstrual cycles with or without intercourse in women with no known subfertility. Human Reproduction Open. 2022. hoac039. https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoac039
Arianna D`Angelo, Costas Panayotidis, Alessandra Alteri, Saria Mcheik, Zdravka Veleva. Evidence and consensus on technical aspects of embryo transfer. Human Reproduction Open. 2022. hoac038, https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoac038
Vondrakova J, Frolikova M, Ded L, et al. MAIA, Fc receptor-like 3, supersedes JUNO as IZUMO1 receptor during human fertilization. Sci Adv. 2022 Sep 9,8(36):eabn0047. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abn0047
Gordon CE, Lanes A, Thomas A, Racowsky C. Day of trophectoderm biopsy and embryo quality are associated with outcomes following euploid embryo transfer. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2022 Sep 12. doi: 10.1007/s10815-022-02613-x
Gómez-Torres MJ, Huerta-Retamal N, Sáez-Espinosa P, Robles-Gómez L, Avilés M, Aizpurua J. Molecular Chaperone HSPA2 Distribution During Hyaluronic Acid Selection in Human Sperm. Reprod Sci. 2022 Jul 11. doi: 10.1007/s43032-022-01031-9
van Duijn L, Steegers-Theunissen RPM, Baart EB, Willemsen SP, Laven JSE, Rousian M. The impact of IVF culture medium on post-implantation embryonic growth and development with emphasis on sex specificity: the Rotterdam Periconceptional Cohort. Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Jun 14:S1472-6483(22)00412-6. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.06.003
Esmaeilivand M, Fattahi A, Abedelahi A, Hamdi K, Farzadi L, Goharitaban S, Niknafs B. microRNAs in the blastocoel fluid as accessible indicators of chromosomal normality. Reprod Biol. 2022 Sep 5,22(4):100695. doi: 10.1016/j.repbio.2022.100695
Mao Y, Tang N, Luo Y, Yin P, Li L. Effects of vitrified cryopreservation duration on IVF and neonatal outcomes. J Ovarian Res. 2022 Sep 8,15(1):101. doi: 10.1186/s13048-022-01035-8
Neves AR, Vuong NL, Blockeel C, Garcia S, Alviggi C, Spits C, Ma PQM, Ho MT, Tournaye H, Polyzos NP. The effect of polymorphisms in FSHR gene on late follicular phase progesterone and estradiol serum levels in predicted normoresponders. Hum Reprod. 2022 Sep 7:deac193. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deac193
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Liperis G, Sharma K, Ammar OF, Fraire-Zamora JJ, Martins da Silva S, Thomson A, Pini T, Mincheva M. ESHREjc report: are sperm selection techniques a panacea? Indications for the use of physiological intracytoplasmic sperm injection (PICSI) in medically assisted reproduction. Hum Reprod. 2022 Aug 13:deac182. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deac182
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Keskin M, Pabuccu EG, Arslanca T, Demirkiran OD, Pabuccu R. Does Microfluidic Sperm Sorting Affect Embryo Euploidy Rates in Couples with High Sperm DNA Fragmentation?. Reprod Sci. 2022 Jun,29(6):1801-1808. doi: 10.1007/s43032-021-00784-z.
Bellemare V, Rotshenker-Olshinka K, Nicholls L, Digby A, Pooni A, Kadour-Peero E, Son WY, Dahan MH. Among high responders, is oocyte development potential different in Rotterdam consensus PCOS vs non-PCOS patients undergoing IVF? J Assist Reprod Genet. 2022 Aug 27. doi: 10.1007/s10815-022-02598-7
Klemetti R, Perry B, Henningsen AKA, Spangmose AL, Pinborg A, Opdahl S, Romundstad LB, Bergh C, Wennerholm UB, Tiitinen A, Gissler M. Puberty disorders among ART-conceived singletons: a Nordic register study from the CoNARTaS group. Hum Reprod. 2022 Aug 26:deac192. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deac192
Pieters JJPM, Van Miltenburg MHAM. Altruistic Donation of Surplus Embryos to Known and Unknown Recipients, The Dutch Approach. Int J Fertil Steril. 2022 Aug 21,16(3):230-236. doi: 10.22074/ijfs.2022.538120.1183
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Efrat M, Stein A, Pinkas H, Unger R, Birk R. Sugar Consumption Is Negatively Associated with Semen Quality. Reprod Sci. 2022 May 23. doi: 10.1007/s43032-022-00973-4
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Cheredath A, Uppangala S, Asampille G, Lakshmi R V, Joseph D, Raval K, Gowda G A N, Kalthur G, Adiga SK. Duration of dry and humidified incubation of single-step embryo culture medium and oxygen tension during sham culture do not alter medium composition. F1000Res. 2022 Feb 28,11:242. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.109895.4
Giles Palmer, Bill Venier, Andrew Thomson, and Dr. Gloria Calderon (2022). RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, TALENT MANAGEMENT AND SUCCESSION PLANNING. https://ivfmeeting.com/collections/podcasts/products/recruitment-training-talent-management-and-succession-planningInternational IVF Initiative
Salas-Huetos A, Arvizu M, Mínguez-Alarcón L, Mitsunami M, Ribas-Maynou J, Yeste M, Ford JB, Souter I, Chavarro JE, EARTH Study Team. Women's and men's intake of omega-3 fatty acids and their food sources and assisted reproductive technology outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Aug,227(2):246.e1-246.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.03.053
Horsey K, Gibson G, Lamanna G, Priddle H, Linara-Demakakou E, Nair S, Arian-Schad M, Thackare H, Rimington M, Macklon N, Ahuja K. First clinical report of 179 surrogacy cases in the UK: implications for policy and practice. Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Jun 9:S1472-6483(22)00411-4. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.05.027
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Babcock Gilbert S, Polotsky AJ. Vaginal culture for IVF allows two mothers to carry the same pregnancy: Is more always better? Case Rep Womens Health. 2019 Jan 26,21:e00099. doi: 10.1016/j.crwh.2019.e00099
Babayev E, Jain T. Intravaginal culture using INVOCELL: Is it a viable treatment option for infertility? F S Rep. 2021 Jan 5,2(1):7-8. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2020.12.005
Jellerette-Nolan T, Cooper AR, Doody KJ, Nichols JE, Park JK, Poe-Zeigler RL, Khair AF, Stong LM, Paulson RJ, Daftary GS. Real-world experience with intravaginal culture using INVOCELL: an alternative model for infertility treatment. F S Rep. 2020 Nov 20,2(1):9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2020.11.003
Doody KJ, Broome EJ, Doody KM. Comparing blastocyst quality and live birth rates of intravaginal culture using INVOcell™ to traditional in vitro incubation in a randomized open-label prospective controlled trial. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2016 Apr,33(4):495-500. doi: 10.1007/s10815-016-0661-0
Cooper AR. Intravaginal embryo culture: a successful alternative to standard IVF that may improve access to care. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Aug 1,34(4):179-183. doi: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000803
García-Ferreyra J, Hilario R, Luna D, Villegas L, Romero R, Zavala P, Dueñas-Chacón J. In Vivo Culture System Using the INVOcell Device Shows Similar Pregnancy and Implantation Rates to Those Obtained from In Vivo Culture System in ICSI Procedures. Clin Med Insights Reprod Health. 2015 Jun 10,9:7-11. doi: 10.4137/CMRH.S25494
