By: Grace Le Editor’s Note: As March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, this week we highlight a study that explores the relationship between prolactin and infertility in the setting of endometriosis. The study was published in 2009 by Wang et al and is titled, “The...
By: Laila Khatib Editor’s Note: Some studies serve as a wake-up call for the research community and medical professionals in practice. The study by Chung et al summarized below is one such compelling study. While on the FACTS online elective that teaches medical...
By: Tori Lee Cartwright, DO Editor’s Note: The article featured this week is titled, “The Prevalence of Autoimmune Disorders in Women: A Narrative Review.” [1] It was published in 2020 by Angum et al. Dr. Tori Lee Cartwright summarized highlights from the article...
By: Michele Belizaire Editor’s Note: In 2012, Colau et al published results of their efficacy study conducted in France to evaluate a non-hormonal therapy for menopausal hot flashes. [1] While on the FACTS fertility awareness online elective, Michele Belizaire...
By: Siva Kumaravelu, DO Editor’s Note: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, multifactorial condition with significant implications for women’s health and fertility in adolescence and adulthood. This and other chronic conditions that impact a woman’s overall...
By: Sarah Makarewicz Editor’s Note: While on the FACTS online elective, Sarah Makarewicz enjoyed learning from a nurse and a medical student who chose the Marquette Model to pursue their fertility goals. Since the elective, Sarah has continued to learn about fertility...
By Vivian Chi Editor’s Note: Last week we published the summary of a narrative review of wearable technology and personal devices currently available to track a woman’s fertile window. The authors mentioned the Oura ring as an example of a wearable that tracks health...
By: Cara Geoghegan Editor’s Note: In recent years, the availability of personal devices to track fertility has soared alongside growing demand for such technology. While on the FACTS online elective, Cara Geoghegan wrote this article summarizing a narrative review by...
Editor’s Note: From time to time, research goes beyond collecting data and information to inspire hope for the future. The review article summarized by Laura Sullivan while on the FACTS online elective has this effect. Authors Check and Choe published a review of...
Director’s Note: During this Thyroid Awareness Month, former FACTS elective student David Talarico shares an enlightening interview with Rachel* and Adam* that explores the connection between thyroid health and fertility, as well as the role a fertility...