Our new special issue Editorial introduces the global trends creating the ‘fertility crisis’, and introduces the themes that the 22 authors tackle across 12 papers from the fields of reproductive medicine, family building, healthtech, psychology, education, and economics. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

The July issue of the journal features five Fertility Freefall special issue papers and the introductory Editorial by Bart Fauser, Nick Macklon and Juan Garcia-Velasco, The 'Fertility Freefall': a complex phenomenon requiring a multifaceted approach www.rbmojournal.com/issue/S1472-6483(26)X2005-3

Issue 53.1 of RBMO is out now, with a brand-new eye-catching cover artwork for the volume. The issue includes 17 open access and free articles, so even non-subscribers will find a wealth of valuable new information. www.rbmojournal.com/issue/S1472-6483(26)X2005-3

These findings show that embryos derived from ICSI were more prone to abnormal cleavage than those derived from cIVF, and this association persisted across female ages, different stimulation regimens and sperm parameter subgroups. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Ovarian reserve markers are widely used in fertility assessment, yet no systematic review has evaluated them specifically for WHO type 1 (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) anovulation. This new review is the first to examine this relationship, doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

The findings of this study from underscore the importance of considering the underlying aetiology of endometrial thinning as a key prognostic factor in counseling and clinical decision-making. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

The results of this observational data show that, as used in routine practice, the use of PGT-A is associated with a decrease in the chances of a live birth both in the first treatment cycle and cumulatively compared to standard IVF cycles. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

This new Commentary explains what lies “inside the box” of regression analysis in IVF research, covering the important points of the statistical techniques in a paper that will be useful to clinicians in the field of reproductive medicine. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Good morning on this final day of #ESHRE2026. There is still a packed day ahead; and to help you pick a path through the sessions, we have our downloadable clickable guide to Wednesday's highlights with RBMO board members! drive.google.com/file/d/16WuQ... #ESHRE2026 #RBMOpreviews

The authors say that re-evaluating the paradigm of blastocyst development formation could allow the practice of ART to evolve, with the overall aim to improve the chances of pregnancy success and safety profile of treatment. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Our #ESHRE2026 session highlights continue with a look at the talks and panels on Tuesday that feature our Editors and Editorial Board members. Read more about each session with the clickable links in each page of this downloadable pdf drive.google.com/file/d/1o-K5... #RBMOPreviews

RBMO is delighted to present a new free-access Special Issue addressing the global fertility crisis, with 12 papers from leading experts in the field - many of whom you can see speak at sessions during #ESHRE2026 this week! www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu... @iffsreproduction.bsky.social

Ahead of the @eshre.bsky.social sessions today, here's the first of our RBMO highlights of sessions with our Editors and Editorial Board members chairing, presenting and participating in debates. Download the pdf with clickable links to more info and webpages here: drive.google.com/file/d/1RJWd...

This new narrative review summarizes the current evidence regarding the reproductive risks associated with RAI therapy with a SWOT analysis to evaluate the rationale for fertility preservation. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Out now! Our milestone 50th Issue of RBMO Insights unveils our new podcast, a new Talking Points interview with Mark Connolly, full details of our Fertility Freefall special issue, an editorial on our community building, and more It's a rather exciting edition! sh1.sendinblue.com/ao1n2855z9pf...

This study into the role of FOXM1 in the pathogenesis of RPL indicates that while progestin analogues restore FOXM1 expression and key decidual functions such as cellular migration, they do not down-regulate senescence markers or improve trophoblast-like spheroid expansion. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Selected as an Editor’s Choice article from our June issue, this review synthesizes over 20 years of research through January 2025, examining whether methodological variations explain conflicting outcomes and assessing the clinical significance of reported benefits. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

By showing that retrograde bleeding is measurable, this work establishes an applicable framework to investigate menstrual physiology and its links to endometriosis. Published open access, the paper can be read in full for free ahead of press from our August issue, now: doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Here is a longer video of RBMO Development Editor Duncan Nicholas sharing behind-the-scenes details of the RBMO peer review process during our 'Submission Masterclass' episode of RBMO Live. youtu.be/PzFEW-CHU9k

This new Countercurrent contribution from Laura Melado, Barbara Lawrenz, and Human Fatemi, puts forward a case for expanding the range of oocyte retrieval techniques that could expand the procedural toolbox and accommodate different cultural expectations. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

🔥 New Hot Topic! A pro-fertility diet with omega-3 supplements led to higher fertilization rates and more top-quality embryos than controls. The findings add to ongoing debate over how much targeted lifestyle interventions can improve results in assisted reproduction. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

From our Submission Masterclass webinar, Science Editor Fiona Warrander comments on enhancing science communication with quality editing, in her full talk on the final layer of support provided by the journal, to make good papers better. Watch the full session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMCn...

This new review may be used as a framework upon which individualised counselling and psychosocial support can be provided throughout treatment for patients, ultimately leading to improved experiences and better psychological outcomes for both recipients and offspring. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

This new Countercurrent from Dimitrios Rafail Kalaitzopoulos, Charalampos Voros, and Christophe Blockeel examines the contemporary evidence on GnRH agonist protocols and identifies patient subgroups in whom their use may remain clinically relevant. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

Here is a clip from our 'Submission Masterclass' episode of RBMO Live, with RBMO Development Editor Duncan Nicholas sharing advice for academic authors on how to deal with a reject decision. Watch the full session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMCn... #peerreview #academicwriting #researchpublication

Developed by an international panel of over 20 experts, this new Consensus paper presents 17 statements intended to improve outcomes in programmed FET cycles, highlight gaps in current knowledge, and identify areas for future research. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

The findings presented in this paper provide novel evidence from a developmental trajectory perspective, supporting the long-term safety of different endometrial preparation strategies with respect to early growth in ART-conceived children. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb... #AssistedReproductiveTechnology

This new review article addresses a difficult but essential question for human spaceflight: how spaceflight conditions may affect reproduction, fertility, and long-term human health, and, just as importantly, where the guiding evidence is still missing. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

These results confirm that has-miR-375-3p in embryonic culture medium exosomes serves as both non-invasive predictive biomarker and developmental regulatory factor, advancing embryo selection in ART from ‘morphological assessment’ to ‘non-invasive molecular diagnosis’. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...

This new Commentary supports an approach based on identifying, before starting a treatment, the realistic number of embryo transfers required by a specific couple to achieve the expected chance of a live birth, defined as ELBR, based on a thorough diagnostic assessment. doi.org/10.1016/j.rb...