Human reproduction
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Are studies on semen quality in men exposed to persistent pesticides reported according to the 'strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology' (STROBE) recommendations and the guidelines for the appraisal of semen quality studies (SEMQUA)? ⋯ No research funding was received and none of the authors have any conflict of interests.
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How long does it take to be proficient in diagnosing pouch of Douglas (POD) obliteration and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) of the rectum with transvaginal sonography (TVS)? ⋯ No funding was received for this study. None of the authors has any competing interests.
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Can we develop an adequate preconception prediction model to identify those women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during subsequent pregnancy? ⋯ No external funding was used for the study. M.A.W., S.M.V.V., A.J.G., A.F. and M.P.H.K. have nothing to disclose. C.B.L has received fees and grant support from the following companies (in alphabetic order): Auxogen, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and MSD. J.S.E.L. has received fees and grant support from the following companies (in alphabetic order): Ferring, Gennovum, Merck-Serono, MSD, Organon, Schering Plough, Sharp & Dome and Serono. M.J.C. has received grant support from the following companies (in alphabetic order): Illumina and MSD. B.C.J.M.F. has received fees and grant support from the following companies (in alphabetic order): Ferring, Ova-Science, PregLem SA, Roche and Watson Laboratories.
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Is there an association between Caesarean section and subsequent fertility? ⋯ IG-U is supported by the Lindsay Stewart R&D Centre, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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In the use of 'tenderness-guided' transvaginal ultrasound, is the diagnostic accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography better than two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography in the identification of deep endometriosis? ⋯ This study was supported in part by the Regione Autonoma della Sardegna (project code CPR-24750).